Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Owns Zero Pure-Play AI Stocks. But This 2016 Acquisition Gives It Exposure to the Data Center Boom.

Berkshire Hathaway gains indirect AI exposure through its 2016 acquisition of Precision Castparts, a specialty metal components manufacturer. Originally considered a failed investment during the pandemic, Precision is now thriving by supplying turbine components for gas-powered data center turbines. The subsidiary's operating cash flow surged from $900 million in 2021 to $2.4 billion last year, demonstrating how Berkshire's long-term quality-focused investment strategy can unexpectedly benefit from emerging trends.

07/21/2026, 4:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Want to Buy the World? This ETF Lets You Own 10,000 Stocks

The Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT) offers investors exposure to 10,048 stocks across 40 countries with an ultra-low 0.06% expense ratio. While it provides impressive diversification and an 18-year track record of solid performance, it has underperformed the U.S. stock market over the past 10 years, delivering 220% total returns compared to 290% for U.S.-only stocks.

07/21/2026, 12:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Memory Stocks Spark a Market Rebound; Dow Jones Joins the Party

All three major stock indexes climbed together on Tuesday, driven by a semiconductor rally led by memory chip stocks. Micron surged 10.1% after Morgan Stanley predicted memory prices could rise 25% due to AI demand, while SK Hynix jumped 10.9%. The semiconductor ETF gained 5.2%, with broad-based chipmaker gains despite geopolitical tensions and trade tariff announcements. Industrial stocks like 3M and Caterpillar also contributed to the Dow's advance.

07/21/2026, 12:05 PM • The Motley Fool

5 Compelling Stocks Worth Buying More Of Right Now (Including Broadcom)

The article recommends five stocks positioned to benefit from AI infrastructure build-out and connectivity demand: Broadcom (custom AI chips and networking), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (foundry services), Alphabet (search, cloud, and AI), T-Mobile (telecom growth via home internet), and Verizon (fiber expansion and dividends). While acknowledging risks including elevated valuations and geopolitical concerns, the author suggests gradually adding to positions that align with long-term investment goals.

07/21/2026, 11:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Is D-Wave Quantum a Millionaire-Maker Stock?

D-Wave Quantum, despite operating in the promising quantum computing sector, is unlikely to be a millionaire-maker stock. With a $6.2 billion market cap, only $12.4 million in annual revenue, and significant losses ($368 million net loss), the company faces intense competition from tech giants and a crowded market. The stock's expensive valuation and path to profitability make it a risky investment.

07/21/2026, 6:02 AM • The Motley Fool

Securities Fraud Investigation Into Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) Continues – Shareholders Who Lost Money Urged To Contact The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz

A securities fraud investigation into Alphabet Inc. has been launched following Bloomberg's report that Google is months behind schedule on delivering its Gemini 3.5 Pro AI model due to disappointing training results. The news triggered a 4.4% stock price decline on July 16, 2026, prompting a class action lawsuit on behalf of affected shareholders.

07/20/2026, 6:30 PM • GlobeNewswire

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) Shareholders Who Lost Money – Contact Law Offices of Howard G. Smith About Securities Fraud Investigation

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith is investigating potential securities fraud by Alphabet Inc. following Bloomberg's report that Google's Gemini 3.5 Pro AI model is months behind schedule with disappointing training results. The news triggered a 4.4% stock price decline on July 16, 2026, prompting the law firm to solicit investors who suffered losses to join potential class action claims.

07/20/2026, 6:28 PM • GlobeNewswire

AI Made Building Software Cheap. Votito Launches to Answer the Harder Question: What to Build

Votito, a new product management platform, launches to help small teams and non-traditional product managers conduct user research and discover what features to build. The platform addresses a shift in software development where AI has made coding faster, but identifying what to build has become the constraint. As teams shrink into smaller 'pods' augmented with AI, traditional product expertise is becoming scarce, requiring developers and business users to take on product management responsibilities.

07/20/2026, 1:55 PM • GlobeNewswire

Market Indexes Play Favorites: Tech Wins, Industrials Sulk on Monday

Tech stocks rallied on Monday while industrial stocks lagged, with the Nasdaq up 0.57% and the Dow down 0.30%. Alphabet surged 3% after reports of a new AI chip called 'Frozen v2' that runs Google's Gemini models more efficiently. The semiconductor sector broadly rallied on the news. However, Apple fell 2.4% and Caterpillar dropped 1.2%, offsetting gains. Over 300 companies report earnings this week, with investors seeking clarity on AI spending.

07/20/2026, 12:21 PM • The Motley Fool

Should You Buy Amazon Stock, Even Though It Has Badly Underperformed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 Since Jeff Bezos Stepped Down as CEO?

Amazon has significantly underperformed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 over the past five years since Andy Jassy took over as CEO, posting only 6.8% annualized returns. The company has lost cloud market share to Microsoft and Alphabet despite AWS remaining the largest provider, and e-commerce growth has slowed. However, recent improvements in AWS growth (28% last quarter), a $364 billion contracted backlog, and a promising AI chip business valued at potentially $50 billion suggest Amazon could turn around, with the stock now trading at a reasonable 29x forward earnings valuation.

07/20/2026, 9:12 AM • The Motley Fool

BrightEdge Research: Google AI Cites Facebook in 19.5 Million Answers as Social Platforms Become AI Discovery Sources

BrightEdge research reveals Google's AI is drawing significant information from Meta's social platforms, with Facebook appearing in 19.5 million AI Overviews and Instagram in 877,000. The study shows Google AI treats different social platforms as experts for different categories—Facebook for local/community information, Instagram for culture/entertainment, TikTok for trends, Reddit for experiences, and YouTube for instructional content. This shift means marketers must optimize beyond owned channels and understand which specific social sources influence AI-generated answers in their category.

07/20/2026, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Meta Platforms Looks Set to Abandon a $174 Billion Investment to Fuel Its AI Ambitions

Meta is halting its $174 billion share buyback program to redirect capital toward massive AI infrastructure investments. While the company benefits from AI integration in advertising and plans to sell excess data center capacity, the shift removes a key earnings-per-share catalyst and exposes Meta to potential AI bubble risks similar to the metaverse downturn in 2022.

07/20/2026, 5:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Humanoid Robots: The US-China Divide and Who Controls the Supply Chain — Latest Analysis on TrendForce's Substack

The global humanoid robot industry is transitioning from technology validation to commercial deployment, with the US and China pursuing divergent strategies. The US focuses on AI ecosystem development and intelligence capabilities, while China leverages its integrated supply chain for rapid product iteration and scale deployment. Competition will ultimately depend on which companies can build sustainable business models combining scale, data accumulation, and profitability.

07/20/2026, 5:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Humanoide Roboter: Die Kluft zwischen den USA und China – wer kontrolliert die Lieferkette? Eine aktuelle Analyse auf dem TrendForce-Substack

The global humanoid robot industry is transitioning from technological validation to commercial deployment, with the US focusing on AI intelligence and advanced models while China emphasizes supply chain integration and rapid scaling. The competitive landscape is shifting toward controlling key components and building sustainable business models, with both regions pursuing distinct strategies that may allow multiple players to coexist rather than a single dominant winner.

07/20/2026, 5:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Will Alphabet Soar After July 22? Here's What History Says.

Alphabet is set to report Q2 earnings on July 22. Historical analysis shows the stock advanced in the five trading days following four of the past five quarterly reports. The company's strong performance in Google Services and Google Cloud, driven by AI demand with backlog nearly doubling to $460 billion, supports a positive outlook. However, recent AI stock weakness and valuation concerns present near-term headwinds, though the long-term story remains bright.

07/20/2026, 4:03 AM • The Motley Fool