5 of America's Biggest Banks Report Q2 Earnings Tuesday. Here's What Wall Street Is Watching.

Five major U.S. banks—JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America—report Q2 earnings on Tuesday. With the Federal Reserve maintaining elevated interest rates, net interest income (NII) is the key metric to watch. Investors should also monitor credit-loss provisions to assess consumer health and investment banking activity for signs of broader market recovery.

07/13/2026, 3:37 AM • The Motley Fool

Holtec Nuclear Corporation Announces Public Filing of Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering

Holtec Nuclear Corporation has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the SEC for a proposed initial public offering of its Class A common stock on Nasdaq under the symbol 'HNUC'. The company, headquartered in Camden, N.J., is a multinational technology company focused on nuclear power generation and clean energy solutions, including the development of the SMR-300 advanced small modular reactor and the refurbishment of the Palisades nuclear power plant in Michigan.

07/10/2026, 6:45 PM • GlobeNewswire

A Downgrade Wave Says Bank Stocks Are Priced for Perfection Ahead of Q2 Earnings. Here's the Bear Case.

Oppenheimer downgraded major investment banks Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley from perform to underperform, citing valuations that are priced for perfection. The downgrades reflect concerns that investment banking revenues, boosted by the SpaceX IPO and strong Q1 2026 results, may not sustain if capital markets activity slows due to higher bond yields or delayed AI IPOs. Oppenheimer recommends rotating into super-regional banks and alternative asset managers with greater upside potential.

07/09/2026, 5:14 AM • The Motley Fool

Goldman Sachs vs. Interactive Brokers: Which Financial Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Goldman Sachs and Interactive Brokers represent two different approaches to financial services. Goldman Sachs dominates institutional finance with $3.6 trillion in assets under supervision and a 29.5% net margin, but carries significant debt (4.9x debt-to-equity) and negative free cash flow. Interactive Brokers operates a highly automated platform serving 5 million accounts with 70% net margin, zero debt, and $15.7 billion in free cash flow. The choice depends on investment goals: Goldman Sachs offers stability and capital preservation, while Interactive Brokers provides growth potential through technology-driven innovation.

07/08/2026, 8:07 AM • The Motley Fool

The Dow Couldn't Keep Up With Chip Stocks on Monday

Chip stocks led a Monday rally, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining 1.3% and the S&P 500 rising 0.7%, while the Dow Jones remained flat. Broadcom surged 4.4% after extending its Apple chip supply deal through 2031, and AMD jumped 8% on autonomous driving adoption. However, Microsoft fell 1.4% following announcements of 4,800 job cuts, and the Dow was weighed down by declines in Honeywell and Amgen.

07/06/2026, 2:29 PM • The Motley Fool

Jensen Huang Just Named Marvell the Next $1 Trillion Stock. Is the Stock a Buy Following a 129% Surge?

Marvell Technology has surged 129% in three months, boosted by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's prediction that it could become the next trillion-dollar company. The semiconductor designer benefits from strong demand for custom AI chips (ASICs) and optical networking products in data centers. While the company trades at premium valuations (P/E of 94), analysts project 43% earnings growth this year and significant expansion in its addressable market, potentially justifying higher prices for growth-oriented investors.

07/06/2026, 7:23 AM • The Motley Fool

Where Will SpaceX Be in 2030?

SpaceX went public in June 2026 with a $2.1 trillion market cap and $18.7 billion in annual revenue. CEO Elon Musk claims the company could reach $1 trillion in sales by 2030, requiring 121.6% annual growth. However, Wall Street analysts are far more conservative, with Goldman Sachs projecting $470 billion, Morgan Stanley $330 billion, and New Street Research $195 billion for 2030. The author believes a SpaceX-Tesla merger could make Musk's targets more feasible.

07/05/2026, 3:16 AM • The Motley Fool

What Makes a Bank Stock Worth Owning for Decades

The article examines which bank stocks are suitable for long-term investors seeking reliable dividend income. While banks are economically essential, the Great Recession exposed risks in the sector. The author recommends Toronto-Dominion Bank and Bank of Nova Scotia as attractive alternatives to U.S. banks, citing their stronger regulatory environments, dividend resilience, and growth opportunities in the U.S. market.

07/02/2026, 10:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Could SpaceX Become the First $10 Trillion Company? Here's What Would Need to Happen.

SpaceX completed the largest IPO in history, valued at $2 trillion on its first trading day. The article examines whether the company can reach a $10 trillion valuation by scaling its three business pillars: launch services, Starlink satellite network, and AI infrastructure. Analysts diverge sharply on growth projections, with Goldman Sachs projecting $474B revenue by 2030 versus Morningstar's more conservative $67B estimate. Reaching $10 trillion would require near-perfect execution across multiple frontiers and a 50x forward price-to-sales multiple.

07/02/2026, 7:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Bank of America Is the Big-Bank Holdout After This Year's Stress Tests. Here's What Its Next Move Could Look Like.

Bank of America passed the Federal Reserve's stress tests but, unlike peers Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, did not immediately announce a dividend increase. The article suggests this is likely a timing issue, as BAC typically announces dividend increases in Q3 alongside earnings. With recent annual increases of 8% and 7%, another hike is expected soon. BAC trades at lower valuations than JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs, positioning it as a value play with a 1.92% dividend yield.

07/02/2026, 3:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Circle Internet Group Stock Is Rising Today

Circle Internet Group stock rose 6.24% today following Ark Invest's significant purchases of the cryptocurrency and stablecoin company across multiple ETFs yesterday. Despite the positive momentum, Goldman Sachs analyst James Yaro lowered his price target on Circle from $111 to $96, reminding investors that cryptocurrency investments remain speculative.

07/02/2026, 11:23 AM • The Motley Fool

3 Big Banks Plan Double Digit Dividend Increases After Passing Fed Stress Test

Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup all passed the Federal Reserve's 2026 stress tests and announced double-digit dividend increases. Goldman plans to raise its dividend from $4.50 to $5 per share, Wells Fargo from 45 cents to 50 cents per share (11% increase), and Citigroup from 60 cents to 67 cents per share (12% increase). All three banks maintained capital ratios well above the 4.5% minimum requirement, demonstrating financial resilience.

07/01/2026, 10:38 AM • Investing

Stock Market Investors Just Got Bad News From the Federal Reserve. History Says a Big Drop Could Follow.

The Federal Reserve now expects at least one interest rate increase in 2026, reversing earlier expectations for rate cuts. Historical data shows that the previous four rate-increase cycles since 1999 coincided with stock market corrections, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite declining an average of 10% and 15% respectively in the three months following the first rate hike. Higher interest rates reduce stock valuations and increase borrowing costs, potentially pressuring equities.

07/01/2026, 4:12 AM • The Motley Fool

TrustEvals, Founded by Unmukt Raizada, Launches Next-Generation AI Governance for Financial Services, Real Estate firms, and Enterprise Audits

TrustEvals, founded by former Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase executive Unmukt Raizada, has launched an AI governance and audit platform designed to provide continuous evaluation and compliance monitoring for financial services, real estate, and enterprise sectors. The platform addresses vulnerabilities in AI deployment such as model drift and policy violations through real-time tracking rather than traditional point-in-time audits.

06/30/2026, 7:48 AM • GlobeNewswire

Goldman Sachs Raised Its Dividend as Investment Banking Fees Rebound. Is the Stock a Buy?

Goldman Sachs raised its quarterly dividend by 11% to $5.00 per share after passing the Federal Reserve's stress test, marking the 15th consecutive year of dividend increases. The bank is benefiting from a hot M&A market, with Q1 2026 seeing $1.2 trillion in deals and investment banking revenue up 48%. Goldman Sachs is positioned to earn significant fees from major upcoming IPOs including SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic, with the stock trading at 18 times forward earnings.

06/30/2026, 7:16 AM • The Motley Fool