3 Financial Stocks You Could Buy Today and Not Think About Until 2030

The article recommends three financial stocks suitable for long-term buy-and-hold investors through 2030: Robinhood, which has diversified into 13 revenue-generating businesses with explosive growth in prediction markets; Charles Schwab, a 50-year-old discount brokerage with strong asset growth and consistent revenue expansion; and JPMorgan Chase, approaching a $1 trillion valuation with record revenues across all business lines.

09/08/2026, 7:30 AM • The Motley Fool

I've Covered Many IPOs for The Motley Fool. Here's What Most Investors Get Wrong.

IPO stocks are often overpriced at launch due to hype, making them risky investments. Retail investors have limited access to IPO shares, which mostly go to institutional investors. The article recommends waiting for better entry points, particularly after the 180-day lockup period expires when insiders can sell, rather than buying immediately at IPO prices.

09/08/2026, 7:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Robin the Frog ($ROBIN) Surpasses $25M Market Cap as a New Frog Narrative Emerges on Robinhood Chain

Robin the Frog ($ROBIN), a community-driven memecoin based on a real Muppets character, launched on Robinhood Chain through the Pons platform and surged to an all-time high of $0.0258, reaching a $25 million valuation. The token leverages a unique narrative combining the character Robin (Kermit's nephew from The Muppets), historical Robin Hood connections, and the emerging memecoin culture of Robinhood Chain.

09/07/2026, 7:41 AM • GlobeNewswire

1 Popular Cryptocurrency ARK Invest Expects to Surge by 1,480%

Cathie Wood of ARK Invest predicts Bitcoin could surge nearly 1,480% to $1.25 million within five years, driven by institutional adoption, monetary policy concerns, and younger investor preference for crypto over gold. However, the article cautions that Bitcoin faces headwinds from gold's stronger performance, competition from stablecoins, and its lack of established safe-haven status, suggesting investors should carefully evaluate Bitcoin's strengths and weaknesses before investing.

09/04/2026, 1:30 PM • The Motley Fool

What's the Better Buy Right Now: Robinhood or Solana?

Robinhood's new blockchain launched in July is rapidly challenging Solana's dominance in tokenized stock trading, achieving $29.7 million in daily volume by month-end. However, much of Robinhood's volume comes from meme coin trading rather than genuine tokenized stock adoption. The key test will be whether Robinhood Chain maintains traction after its 90-day transaction fee subsidy expires in late September. Solana retains advantages in speed and cost, plus diversified growth segments, but faces competitive pressure from Robinhood's entry into the space.

09/04/2026, 6:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Why Robinhood Stock Skyrocketed Last Month

Robinhood Markets stock surged 21% in August following strong Q2 earnings (32% revenue growth, 45% net profit increase) and a cryptocurrency rally. The company's diversified revenue streams—equities, cryptocurrencies, and prediction markets—drove the gains. Prediction markets have become a crucial revenue source, even surpassing crypto trading fees in Q2.

09/04/2026, 2:22 AM • The Motley Fool

Robinhood Now Runs 13 Revenue Lines Above $100 Million a Year. A 2-Month-Old Network Could Be Next.

Robinhood has achieved 13 business lines generating $100+ million in annualized revenue, with its newly launched blockchain network (Robinhood Chain) potentially becoming the 14th. The company reported record Q2 revenue of $1.31 billion, up 32% year-over-year, driven by diversification across options, crypto, event contracts, and margin lending. However, the analyst notes valuation concerns, with shares trading at 43x forward earnings compared to Charles Schwab's 14x, recommending a hold despite strong growth.

09/03/2026, 10:26 PM • The Motley Fool

Stock Market Midday, Sept. 3: Stocks Rally as Treasury Yields Fall, Broadcom Falls Despite Earnings Beat

U.S. stock markets rallied on September 3, 2026, as Treasury yields fell and the probability of a September rate hike decreased. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller signaled a preference for holding rates steady unless inflation surprises emerge. The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all gained over 1%, with industrials and financial services leading. Notable movers included Snowflake surging 20% on strong earnings, while Broadcom declined despite beating expectations. Nvidia gained on news of acquiring AI platform Hugging Face.

09/03/2026, 12:34 PM • The Motley Fool

Stock Market Midday, Sept. 1: Stocks Slide on Global Bond Sell-Off

U.S. stock markets declined midday on September 1, 2026, as a global bond sell-off pressured equities amid geopolitical tensions, rising oil prices, and inflation concerns. The S&P 500 fell 0.42%, the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.69%, and the Dow Jones declined 0.42%. Rising Treasury yields and the prospect of a Federal Reserve rate hike weighed on investor sentiment, particularly impacting technology stocks. Communication and consumer defensive stocks led gains, while Apple rose on CEO succession news.

09/01/2026, 12:24 PM • The Motley Fool

Could This Brokerage Stock Help Make You a Millionaire?

Robinhood has experienced significant growth since its IPO five years ago, expanding from $959M to $4.5B in revenue and doubling its customer base to 27M users. The company is diversifying into fintech and banking services with strong momentum in Gold subscribers and new features. However, at 33x adjusted EBITDA, the stock appears fairly valued and unlikely to deliver the massive multibagger returns needed to create new millionaires, despite solid 15-18% projected growth rates.

08/24/2026, 12:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Robinhood Markets Stock Popped Today

Robinhood Markets stock surged 13.70% on Friday following optimism about cryptocurrency industry regulation. The Trump administration is pushing Congress to pass the Clarity Act, which would establish clearer crypto regulations and enable financial institutions to integrate digital assets more easily. CEO Vlad Tenev highlighted opportunities in tokenized stocks, which Robinhood already offers in 120+ countries but cannot yet provide in the U.S.

08/21/2026, 11:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Will Bitcoin Get Back to $100,000 in 2026? It Could All Hinge on This

Bitcoin is trading sideways around $60,000 and its path to $100,000 may depend on Congressional approval of the Clarity Act, which would create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency. The bill has faced delays and may not pass this year, especially with midterm elections potentially shifting Congress. Regulatory uncertainty and declining crypto investor interest pose risks to Bitcoin's recovery.

08/19/2026, 11:28 AM • The Motley Fool

What Crypto Market Slowdown? This Sector of the Crypto Market Has Tripled In Value Since 2025.

While Bitcoin and Ethereum struggle amid macro headwinds, the tokenized real-world assets (RWA) market has tripled to $7.4 billion, driven by practical financial utility rather than speculation. Major financial institutions like BlackRock, JPMorgan Chase, Mastercard, and Robinhood are expanding into this nascent market, with tokenized Treasuries, stablecoins, and gold leading growth. Robinhood's tokenized stock trades have accelerated since launching its blockchain, indicating growing retail investor interest.

08/18/2026, 12:05 PM • The Motley Fool

A New Artificial Intelligence (AI) Company Has Cracked the Top 5 Most Popular Stocks on Robinhood

SpaceX has entered the top 5 most-owned stocks on Robinhood (ranking #4 as of Aug. 11), driven by its recent massive IPO raising $86 billion and retail investor enthusiasm. The company's valuation of $1.88 trillion reflects investor conviction in its space exploration capabilities, Starlink satellite internet business with 12 million subscribers, and its newly acquired AI division with a claimed $26.5 trillion total addressable market. However, the investment remains highly speculative, dependent on SpaceX achieving ambitious goals like making Starship fully operational for frequent space launches and successfully scaling AI data center operations.

08/14/2026, 8:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Everyone Thinks Crypto Is Over. Here's Why They're Wrong.

Despite Bitcoin being down 50% from highs and investor pessimism, the crypto sector shows emerging growth opportunities. Prediction markets, stablecoins (projected to reach $3 trillion by 2030), real-world assets (RWAs), and the intersection of AI with blockchain technology are driving new value creation in crypto markets.

08/14/2026, 4:30 AM • The Motley Fool