Is PayPal a Deep Value Play Right Now?

PayPal's stock has fallen dramatically from pandemic highs and now trades at a steep discount (forward P/E of ~10x vs. 15x for financial industry). New CEO Enrique Lores is driving a turnaround focused on Venmo, Buy Now Pay Later, cost reduction, and AI-powered commerce. While the company faces real competition in checkout and slower growth, improving cash flow and new growth initiatives suggest the valuation could represent a bargain if management can stabilize the core business.

09/28/2026, 6:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Why Meta Platforms Stock Jumped 13% This Week

Meta Platforms stock surged 13% this week following the launch of its Muse personal AI agent and new integrated devices. The Muse app quickly became the top free iPhone app in the U.S., with capabilities including email management, shopping, and travel reservations. Meta also unveiled AI glasses and VR glasses that integrate with Muse, featuring partnerships with major retailers like Shopify and Walmart, positioning the company as a leader in the AI agent-driven market.

09/27/2026, 4:25 PM • The Motley Fool

Breakfast News: The Sunday Edition

The article examines the AI safety debate between industry leaders, with Anthropic CEO calling for slower AI development while others like Elon Musk and Jensen Huang oppose new regulations. The debate centers on whether guardrails will help establish market stability or prematurely anoint winners. Key concerns include IPO delays at OpenAI and Anthropic, and uncertainty about how regulation will impact the broader AI market and investor confidence.

09/27/2026, 7:30 AM • The Motley Fool

This S&P 500 ETF Could Help Protect You Against One of the Stock Market's Biggest Risks Right Now

The S&P 500 has become heavily concentrated in large-cap tech stocks, with the top 10 holdings accounting for nearly 38% of the index. This concentration poses downside risk if tech stocks decline. The Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) offers an alternative by weighting all S&P 500 companies equally, reducing tech sector exposure from 37.9% to 14.7% and providing better downside protection, though with lower upside potential.

09/27/2026, 7:19 AM • The Motley Fool

Guess Which Group of Stocks Is Back at an All-Time High?

The Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS) has reached a new all-time high of $72.20, driven by strong gains in Nvidia (+21%), Apple (+24%), and Meta (+13%) in 2026. However, performance has been mixed, with Amazon and Alphabet up only 8%, Microsoft up 3.5%, and Tesla down 15% due to intense competition from Chinese EV makers. Meanwhile, smaller chipmakers and memory storage companies have significantly outperformed the group.

09/26/2026, 11:07 AM • The Motley Fool

The United States Debt Just Passed an Auspicious Milestone. Here's What Legendary Value Investor Howard Marks Says Investors Should Do About It.

U.S. national debt has surpassed $40 trillion with interest costs hitting $1.25 trillion in 2025. Howard Marks advises against panic-driven portfolio changes, recommending instead a diversified approach with focus on companies with pricing power and geographic revenue diversification. Rather than selling stocks or moving to bonds, investors should maintain long-term investment discipline while considering exposure to companies less vulnerable to currency debasement.

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

The "Magnificent Seven" Stocks Explained: Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Tesla. Here's the 1 I'm Selling.

The article examines the 'Magnificent Seven' tech stocks and identifies Microsoft as the one to avoid or sell. While Microsoft showed strong Q2 results with 43% Azure growth and $678 billion in AI backlog, the author expresses concerns about the sustainability of its AI business, declining Windows market share, weak Copilot adoption compared to competitors, and underperforming Xbox revenue. The bullish case relies heavily on uncertain AI monetization that may not materialize as expected.

09/26/2026, 5:35 AM • The Motley Fool

SCHD Is Brilliant. Here's Why I Think This Dividend ETF Is Even Better.

The article compares two dividend-focused ETFs: SCHD (Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF) and RDVY (First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF). While SCHD offers high current dividend yield (3%) with slower-growing, established companies, RDVY has delivered superior 10-year average annual returns (15.8% vs 13.2%) by focusing on faster-growing Nasdaq-listed companies with rising dividends. The choice between them depends on investment goals: SCHD for income, RDVY for wealth growth.

09/26/2026, 5:20 AM • The Motley Fool

HIMS Investor Alert: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Encourages HIMS Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm

A securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed against Hims & Hers Health, Inc. for allegedly making materially false statements about its privacy practices. The FTC accused HIMS of sharing customers' medical information with third-party advertisers including Meta and Snap, and charging consumers for prescriptions without proper consultation. The stock declined 14.73% on the news, dropping $4.32 per share to $25.00 on July 29, 2026.

09/25/2026, 4:51 PM • GlobeNewswire

Is SoFi a Buy After This 40% Drop? Here's My Honest Take

SoFi Technologies has experienced a significant 40% stock decline, prompting analysis of whether it represents a buying opportunity. The article examines the nuances behind the sell-off and provides perspective on the fintech company's investment potential, alongside updates on competing companies like Nu Holdings and Robinhood Markets.

09/25/2026, 3:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Meta Platforms Stock Reversed Today

Meta stock gained 4.5% yesterday on optimism about its new Muse AI agent but fell 3.4% today after Goldman Sachs warned that AI hyperscalers face profitability challenges. While hyperscalers are spending $800 billion this year and $1.1 trillion next year on capital investments, they need to generate $300 billion annually just to break even and $1 trillion annually for decent profits. Goldman suggests investors monitor earnings from AI service customers to gauge whether hyperscalers can achieve profitability.

09/25/2026, 11:03 AM • The Motley Fool

AMD Just Joined Nvidia in the $1 Trillion Club. At $614, Wall Street Is Paying Too Much for a Distant No. 2.

AMD reached a $1 trillion market cap, joining Nvidia in an exclusive club. However, the article argues AMD is overvalued as a distant second in the AI accelerator market. While AMD has secured major deals with OpenAI, Meta, Anthropic, Oracle, and Microsoft, its data center revenue ($6.7B quarterly) significantly lags Nvidia's ($89B quarterly). AMD trades at a P/E of 158 (forward: 81) versus Nvidia's 28 (forward: 24), suggesting investors are paying a premium for inferior market position and thinner margins.

09/25/2026, 7:03 AM • The Motley Fool

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

Market Indexes Fall Again as the 30-Year Yield Hits a 2004 High

U.S. stock markets declined for a second consecutive day as Treasury yields reached multidecade highs and geopolitical tensions drove oil prices up. The Nasdaq fell 0.8%, the Dow 0.6%, and the S&P 500 0.5%. Oracle's data center project faced delays due to power supply issues, while Meta gained on AI optimism. The U.S. and China extended their trade truce by only two months instead of the three years China sought.

09/24/2026, 12:35 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