Here Are My Top 4 Stocks to Buy in October

The article recommends four stocks for October investment: Viking Therapeutics for its unique monthly-dose GLP-1 weight loss drug candidate in a market expected to reach $200 billion by 2030; Alphabet for its dominant position in cloud computing AI services with 82% YoY growth and gaining market share; SoFi Technologies for strong revenue growth (40% YoY) and customer expansion despite recent setbacks; and MercadoLibre for its Amazon-like growth trajectory in Latin America with 50% YoY revenue growth despite margin pressures from free shipping initiatives.

10/05/2026, 8:24 AM • The Motley Fool

4 Major Winners From an Anthropic IPO

Anthropic's anticipated IPO as soon as November 9, 2026, is expected to benefit four major companies. Amazon and Alphabet, which own 15-20% and ~15% of Anthropic respectively, will see significant gains in liquid assets. Computing suppliers Nvidia and Broadcom will benefit from Anthropic's increased capital to purchase more computing hardware for its AI operations.

10/05/2026, 4:25 AM • The Motley Fool

Prediction: Alphabet's Profit Growth Carries It to $5 Trillion Before 2028

Alphabet is predicted to reach a $5 trillion market valuation before the end of 2027, driven by strong profit growth. The company's operating income surged 30% year-over-year in Q2 2026, with Google Cloud contributing significantly through 82% revenue growth and improved margins. However, rising depreciation expenses pose a risk to the forecast, as capital spending is expected to increase substantially in 2027.

10/05/2026, 3:37 AM • The Motley Fool

Don't Sell Netflix: NFLX Is the One Streaming Pick I'd Add to Today

Despite Netflix trading down 50% from highs while the S&P 500 is up 13% YTD, analyst argues the stock remains a strong long-term buy. Netflix shows solid fundamentals with 13% YTD revenue growth, expanding content into sports and live programming, and aggressive share buybacks at lower prices. Trading at a P/E of 21—historically low for the company—Netflix is well-positioned against legacy competitors and should benefit from sustained streaming demand growth.

10/04/2026, 7:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Is Netflix (NFLX) Stock a Buy?

Netflix has been an exceptional long-term performer, turning $1,000 into $43,000 over 15 years. However, the company's growth is slowing with Q2 revenue up only 13.4% year-over-year. While valuation metrics appear reasonable compared to historical averages, the mature streaming market with intense competition from Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and YouTube makes Netflix not particularly compelling at current levels. The author suggests buying a little could work long-term, but better opportunities exist elsewhere.

10/04/2026, 3:05 PM • The Motley Fool

ASUS Googlebook 14 Now Available for Purchase in Canada

ASUS announced the launch of the Googlebook 14 in Canada, an ultraportable 14-inch laptop designed specifically for Gemini Intelligence. Weighing 0.99kg with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processor, 3K OLED touchscreen, and seamless Android integration, the device starts at C$1,799. Eligible purchasers receive 12 months of Google AI Pro, 5TB cloud storage, and various software bundles including YouTube Premium and Adobe Premiere.

10/04/2026, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

ASUS Googlebook 14 Now Available for Purchase in the United States

ASUS announced the availability of the ASUS Googlebook 14 (CX9406CAA), a 14-inch ultraportable laptop designed for Gemini Intelligence. Priced at $1,299, the device features an Intel Core Ultra 5 325 processor, 3K OLED touchscreen, weighs 2.18lbs, and offers up to 18 hours of battery life. Purchasers receive up to $500 in bundled apps and services including 12 months of Google AI Pro and 5TB of cloud storage.

10/04/2026, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

AI Kill Switch: Project Meridian & the Vulcan Frontier AI Defense Matrix (Veterans First for America)

The U.S. Department of Defense has activated Project Meridian, a coordinated defense network to protect critical infrastructure from rogue AI systems. California's Executive Order N-10-26 introduces safety frameworks for AI agents. The AI-119 Vulcan system, managed by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, scored 93.7/100 in cybersecurity evaluations, outperforming commercial competitors in protecting autonomous systems and infrastructure networks.

10/04/2026, 7:29 AM • GlobeNewswire

3 Trends That Will Push Copper Higher in 2028

Copper demand is surging due to AI data center construction and power grid upgrades, while supply constraints from declining ore grades and limited new mining projects could create significant shortages by 2028, potentially driving prices higher through the end of the decade.

10/03/2026, 3:30 PM • The Motley Fool

The S&P 500 Is Not Enough: My 3-Stock Starter Portfolio for New Investors

The article recommends Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Alphabet as a three-stock starter portfolio for new investors seeking above-average returns beyond S&P 500 index funds. All three tech giants demonstrated strong revenue growth in Q2 2026 (20%+ year-over-year) and are investing heavily in AI and cloud infrastructure to sustain outperformance.

10/03/2026, 1:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Breakfast News: The 20-Year Stock Challenge

Motley Fool analysts present their favorite long-term 'Inevitable' stocks—companies with durable competitive advantages suitable for 20-year holds. Four picks are featured: AerCap (aircraft leasing scale advantage), Microsoft (diversified services and AI leadership), Alphabet (AI integration in search and cloud growth), and Palantir (irreplaceable operational data platform). Part 2 coming later this month.

10/03/2026, 7:30 AM • The Motley Fool

2 Cybersecurity Stocks With Serious Long-Term Wealth-Building Potential

CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks are well-positioned to capitalize on growing cybersecurity spending, projected to reach $244 billion globally by 2026. Both companies benefit from expanding AI security markets, strong recurring revenue growth, and customer consolidation trends. CrowdStrike's Falcon platform covers 34 security modules with 51% of customers using at least six, while Palo Alto is expanding through acquisitions. However, both stocks are expensive and face intense competition from tech giants and specialized competitors.

10/03/2026, 3:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Anthropic Delivers Massive News for AI Stock Investors

Anthropic, an AI pioneer, is losing billions of dollars on the bottom line, though the headline figure appears worse than the actual financial situation. Several major companies are supporting Anthropic's success in the competitive AI market.

10/03/2026, 1:21 AM • The Motley Fool

10 Top Stocks I'd Buy Right Now

Following the Federal Reserve's first rate increase in three years, Matt Frankel presents a curated list of 10 stocks to buy now, featuring a mix of safe compounders, dividend payers, and higher-upside growth names suitable for various investor types.

10/02/2026, 2:22 PM • The Motley Fool

SpaceX Just Launched 3 Rockets in 13 Hours. Here’s What Investors Need to Know Right Now.

SpaceX launched three rockets in less than 13 hours, including NASA's Crew-13 mission to the ISS (fastest trip on record), a commercial payload flight with 130 satellites, and a classified Falcon Heavy mission. The stock rose 6% on the news. While the Space division reported a $542M operating loss, Starlink generated $4.3B in revenue with $1.7B operating profit. SpaceX's AI compute unit, though currently unprofitable at $1.3B loss, has major contracts potentially generating up to $3.4B monthly once operational.

10/02/2026, 2:05 PM • The Motley Fool