Fitness Tracker Market Accelerates as AI-Enabled Biometric Monitoring Advances Preventive Healthcare

The global fitness tracker market is expected to grow from $71.95 billion in 2025 to $378.82 billion by 2035 at an 18.07% CAGR, driven by AI-enabled biometric monitoring, preventive healthcare adoption, and clinical-grade wearable functionality. The U.S. market alone is projected to reach $105.81 billion by 2035. Smartwatches dominate with 51.5% market share, while smartbands show fastest growth. Key challenges include data privacy concerns and user engagement sustainability.

09/24/2026, 8:30 PM • GlobeNewswire

AST SpaceMobile vs. Intuitive Machines: Which Space Infrastructure Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

AST SpaceMobile and Intuitive Machines represent different segments of the commercial space market. AST SpaceMobile achieved 1,500% revenue growth to $70.9M in FY2025 but posted a $342M net loss with $1.1B negative free cash flow. Intuitive Machines reported $210M revenue (down 8% YoY) with an $84M net loss but trades at a much lower valuation multiple (P/S of 1.3x vs 149x). The article recommends Intuitive Machines for 2026 based on superior valuation metrics and stronger near-term profitability outlook.

09/24/2026, 3:34 PM • The Motley Fool

Google Is Taking a Major Step Forward Toward Space-Based AI Data Centers

Google is launching an experimental satellite on October 1st as part of Project Suncatcher to test space-based AI data centers. The satellite will operate on solar power and house Google's tensor processing units (TPUs) to answer simple AI queries for a year. While competitors like SpaceX and Blue Origin have similar plans, Google is taking the first concrete step among major tech companies. The company expects no operational results for several years as it tests hardware durability, radiation effects, and cooling solutions in orbit.

09/24/2026, 3:03 PM • The Motley Fool

Vancouver AI Company Alebex Ranks 8th in International Speech-to-Text Benchmark

Alebex AI, a Vancouver-based company, has achieved 8th place in Artificial Analysis's international speech-to-text accuracy benchmark, outperforming models from Google, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Amazon. This marks the first Canadian company in this category on the leaderboard and represents a significant step toward Canadian AI sovereignty and voice infrastructure development.

09/24/2026, 2:38 PM • GlobeNewswire

AppLovin vs. Reddit: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares AppLovin and Reddit as digital advertising investment opportunities. AppLovin boasts higher profitability with 60.8% net margins and $5.5B in FY2025 revenue, but faces legal challenges and competitive pressures. Reddit shows strong growth with 69.4% YoY revenue increase, newly achieved profitability, and a unique AI data licensing business. The author recommends Reddit for its durable growth foundation, unique data assets, and consistent user engagement, despite AppLovin's superior margins.

09/24/2026, 2:26 PM • The Motley Fool

News About Muse Drove a 1-Day 11% Jump in Meta Stock. But the AI Agent Could Be Even More Valuable Than the Market Is Giving It Credit For.

Meta's Muse AI agent has climbed to the top of app store charts since its September launch, driving an 11% single-day stock jump. While analysts focus on subscription revenue potential, the article argues Muse's true value lies in the user data it provides for advertising. By capturing high-intent purchase signals previously dominated by Google and Amazon, Meta can improve ad targeting and pricing, potentially adding billions in revenue beyond subscriptions.

09/24/2026, 12:32 PM • The Motley Fool

Pasqal Reports First Half 2026 Financial Results

Pasqal, a neutral-atom quantum computing company, reported H1 2026 revenue of €4.9 million (up 14% YoY) with QPU-related services growing 34% YoY. The company has €70.4 million in booked and awarded business and €312.9 million in cash following its recent business combination and listing. Despite an operating loss of €59.2 million (including €37.5 million in one-time charges), Pasqal demonstrated strong technological progress including 1,000+ physical qubits and expanded customer deployments with NVIDIA, Google, Saudi Aramco, and Crédit Agricole.

09/24/2026, 7:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Finally, Some Good News for Lucid -- but There's a Catch

Lucid announced partnerships to deploy 45,000 autonomous vehicles: 25,000 with Bolt in Europe and 20,000 with Uber and Nuro in the U.S. While these deals represent positive momentum for the struggling EV maker, the catch is that Lucid delayed its midsize platform to late 2027, and autonomous vehicle technology remains unproven at scale, making these commitments largely speculative for now.

09/23/2026, 6:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Meta's Muse AI Agent Sees Fastest Adoption Since ChatGPT. Time to Buy Meta Stock?

Meta's Muse AI agent has achieved record-breaking adoption, surpassing ChatGPT's early growth with 2.8 million downloads in its first 12 days and 642,000 daily active users. Major partnerships with Shopify, PayPal, Expedia, Stripe, and Instacart are driving enterprise integration. With paid tiers at $20 and $100 monthly, analysts project significant revenue potential, with even 1% of Meta's 3.6 billion users subscribing to the $20 tier generating over $8.6 billion annually.

09/23/2026, 3:18 PM • The Motley Fool

This ETF Is Up 20% in 2026. Here's Why It Could Have More Room to Run.

The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) has outperformed major indexes with a 20% gain in 2026, significantly ahead of the S&P 500's 13% and Nasdaq Composite's 16% returns. The ETF's outperformance is driven by its concentrated exposure to high-growth tech and AI stocks, including Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft. Despite near-term headwinds from cautious AI spending and regulations, analysts believe the AI market will continue expanding, positioning QQQ for further gains.

09/23/2026, 12:20 PM • The Motley Fool

Cerebras Systems vs. Rigetti Computing: Is an AI or Quantum Computing Stock the Better Buy in 2026?

Cerebras Systems and Rigetti Computing represent two different computing frontiers. Cerebras dominates AI hardware with $510M in revenue and 76% growth, while Rigetti pursues quantum computing with only $7.1M in revenue but significant government backing. The article recommends Cerebras as the better 2026 buy due to its established business base, clear growth trajectory, and more reasonable valuation despite both stocks being speculative.

09/23/2026, 11:27 AM • The Motley Fool

My Prediction: American Stock Ownership Will Drop to 54% by 2030. One Sector Is Driving It.

The author predicts U.S. stock ownership will decline from 58% to 54% by 2030, primarily driven by cooling AI sector enthusiasm. New retail investors who poured $300 billion into stocks last year seeking AI gains are now facing disappointing performance from major tech stocks. Additional factors include record margin debt levels ($1.4 trillion) that could trigger margin calls, and elevated market valuations suggesting only 6-7% annualized returns over the next decade. Disillusioned investors may redirect capital to alternative investments like real estate and cryptocurrency.

09/23/2026, 7:22 AM • The Motley Fool

2 Sensational Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold for 10 Years

Meta Platforms and Alphabet are positioned as top long-term growth stocks due to their AI capabilities and competitive advantages. Meta leverages AI for content recommendations and ad monetization while developing new revenue streams through AI agents. Alphabet benefits from its dominant search position, complete AI stack, and custom Tensor Processing Units that provide significant cost advantages.

09/23/2026, 7:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Tower Semiconductor to Showcase Technology Innovation and Industry Leadership at its 2026 Technical Global Symposium in the United States

Tower Semiconductor announced its 2026 Technical Global Symposium scheduled for November 17, 2026, in Santa Clara, California. The event will bring together customers, partners, and industry leaders to explore technologies in AI infrastructure, high-performance computing, advanced connectivity, and intelligent sensing. The symposium will feature CEO keynote, executive panels with leaders from Google, Arista, Coherent, and Terahop, and technical sessions showcasing Tower's silicon photonics, SiGe, RF, power management, and sensor platforms.

09/23/2026, 6:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

AI in Drug Discovery Market Poised for Rapid Growth Through 2035, Fueled by Faster R&D, Precision Medicine and Rising Biopharma Investment

The global AI in drug discovery market is projected to grow from USD 2.55 billion in 2025 to USD 31.79 billion by 2035, expanding at a 28.70% CAGR. Lead optimization and oncology applications are driving adoption, with pharmaceutical companies and biotech firms leading investment. Strategic partnerships and funding rounds, including Isomorphic Labs' $600 million raise and Takeda's $1.7 billion collaboration with Iambic Therapeutics, are accelerating market growth.

09/23/2026, 5:59 AM • GlobeNewswire