Crypto-Style Perpetual Futures Will Soon Be Available For Individual Stocks. Here's What Investors Need to Know.

The CFTC has approved single-stock perpetual futures (perps) for U.S. trading, offering a simpler alternative to traditional options with built-in leverage and no expiration dates. Kalshi launched the first regulated single-stock perps in early November, while other platforms like TradeXYZ and Charles Schwab are positioning to enter the market. However, legal challenges from Wall Street trade groups could delay broader adoption by major brokerages.

11/11/2026, 12:55 PM • The Motley Fool

Here's How These 6 Big Bank Stocks Make Their Money

The six largest U.S. banks generate profits through different business models. JPMorgan Chase leverages diversified operations including asset management and credit cards. Bank of America and Morgan Stanley focus on wealth management with strong fee growth. Citigroup excels in corporate financial services. Wells Fargo relies on traditional lending and deposits. Goldman Sachs capitalizes on equities trading and investment banking, with equities revenue accounting for over one-third of total revenue.

11/07/2026, 9:45 AM • The Motley Fool

Wall Street Thinks Archer Aviation Stock Is a Buy. Here's Why I Don't

While Wall Street analysts are bullish on Archer Aviation (ACHR) with price targets reaching $18, the author argues the stock is not a safe short-term investment. Though he personally holds shares and believes in long-term potential, he cautions that widespread eVTOL adoption may not occur until 2040, making current bullish targets overly speculative. The stock is suitable only for patient, long-term investors who can tolerate significant risk.

10/31/2026, 6:24 AM • The Motley Fool

Broadcom Stock Is 29% Below Its Record. After Its New Anthropic Deal, I'd Consider Buying It a Little at a Time.

Broadcom has secured a $63 billion financing deal with major banks to fund AI chip sales to Anthropic, with the company backstopping up to $43 billion in potential liability. Despite being 29% below its June record, the stock trades at a fair valuation of 18x forward earnings, with management expecting AI chip revenue to double in fiscal 2027. The analyst recommends cautious buying given concentration risk with a single customer.

10/28/2026, 10:52 PM • The Motley Fool

Why F5 Stock Is Getting Crushed Today

F5 (FFIV) stock plummeted 19.79% despite beating Q4 revenue and earnings expectations, as investors reacted negatively to forward guidance suggesting slowing growth and shrinking gross profit margins. The market interpreted the guidance as a sign that a major product refresh cycle has peaked. However, analysts argue the sell-off is exaggerated given the company's solid results and that multiple analysts raised price targets, presenting a potential buying opportunity for risk-tolerant investors.

10/28/2026, 12:55 PM • The Motley Fool

If You Invest $1,000 a Year in Morgan Stanley (MS) Stock, How Much Dividend Income Could It Generate Over 20 Years?

Morgan Stanley offers a solid 2.5% dividend yield with an impressive growth track record. An analysis shows that investing $1,000 annually with an estimated 15% annual growth rate could result in a portfolio worth approximately $117,800 after 20 years, with annual dividend payments growing from $25 to nearly $3,000 by year 20, demonstrating the power of compounding for long-term income-seeking investors.

10/25/2026, 6:02 AM • The Motley Fool

Obra Capital Closes Fifth CLO Offering for $403.6M

Obra Capital announced the closing of its fifth Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) offering at $403.6 million, bringing total CLO issuance to over $2 billion across five issues in less than two years. The transaction was structured by Morgan Stanley and demonstrates strong investor support across varying market conditions.

10/23/2026, 8:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Breakfast News: A One-Line Fix Could Shake Up AI

Amazon released TorchNeuron, an open-source software tool that allows PyTorch code to run on AWS Trainium chips with minimal changes, challenging Nvidia's market dominance. Amazon stock surged 5% on the announcement. Meanwhile, Karooooo's shares fell 8% despite strong subscriber growth due to lower-than-expected earnings and unchanged guidance. Netflix and SpaceX are set to report earnings, with Netflix focusing on ad revenue growth and SpaceX on AI spending efficiency. MercadoLibre continues expanding in Latin America with heavy investments in shipping and payments.

10/20/2026, 7:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Morgan Stanley: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

Morgan Stanley reported Q3 2026 earnings with $20.3 billion in firmwide revenue and $10.5 trillion in client assets. The company highlighted three key strengths: a durable asset growth funnel from its E*TRADE acquisition that added $2 trillion in net new assets over six years, strategic positioning in AI advisory services with $1 trillion in annual hyperscaler capital expenditure, and a strong balance sheet with 300 basis points of excess regulatory capital providing operational flexibility.

10/19/2026, 9:28 AM • The Motley Fool

My Top Dividend Growth Stock to Buy in October and Hold Forever

Morgan Stanley is highlighted as a top dividend growth stock for long-term income-seeking investors. The financial services company offers a 2.5% dividend yield with aggressive growth—increasing from $1.10 per share in 2018 to $4.60 in 2026, including a recent 15% quarterly hike. Combined with stock buybacks, the total yield reaches 4.8%. The company is transitioning from primarily investment banking to broader wealth and investment management, with $1.5 billion in stock repurchases in the latest quarter as part of a $20 billion authorization.

10/18/2026, 5:35 AM • The Motley Fool

Social Security's 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is 3.6%. Here's How That Compares With Today's Best High-Yield Savings Rates.

Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 3.6% COLA increase in 2027, raising the average monthly benefit by about $75. While this is the largest adjustment since 2022, it may not fully cover retirees' actual cost-of-living increases, particularly healthcare expenses. The article recommends retirees maximize their cash flow by depositing benefits into high-yield savings accounts offering rates between 4.2% and 5%.

10/17/2026, 2:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Prediction: $3,000 Invested in SpaceX Will Be Worth This Much by 2030

SpaceX, valued at $2 trillion, operates across three segments: space launch services, Starlink connectivity, and AI infrastructure. Starlink generated $4.3B in Q2 revenue with 66% YoY growth, while the AI segment grew 247% YoY to $2.6B in revenue. Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley forecast SpaceX could reach $300B in annual revenue by 2030, potentially valuing the company at $5 trillion. An analyst predicts a $3,000 investment could grow to $7,500 by 2030, representing 150% appreciation.

10/16/2026, 12:00 PM • The Motley Fool

Breakfast News: Week in Review

Tech stocks faced headwinds this week as inflation concerns and rising bond yields pressured AI-related companies like Nvidia and Broadcom. CoreWeave's debt spike to $52 billion with 15% bond yields reignited AI debt bubble fears. Despite strong earnings, TSMC, Johnson & Johnson, and Morgan Stanley all sold off, while JPMorgan rallied on solid lending metrics. Consumer spending signals remain mixed, with JPMorgan seeing strength but Domino's warning of economic headwinds. Rocket Lab delayed Neutron's first flight to 2027 due to manufacturing issues. Valuation concerns persist across tech, with ASML, Atlassian, and Klarna highlighting the importance of entry price.

10/16/2026, 7:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Five Big Banks, Two Days, One Question: Can Record Trading Offset the Pressure From Rising Yields?

Five major U.S. banks report third-quarter earnings this week amid challenging market conditions. The KBW Nasdaq Bank Index has fallen 9.7% over the past month as the 10-year Treasury yield reached its highest level since 2002 and the Federal Reserve raised rates for the first time in over three years. Banks face headwinds from rising yields reducing bond values and pushing depositors toward higher-yielding alternatives, though higher yields can support lending margins. The September CPI report will be released Wednesday during the earnings schedule.

10/12/2026, 8:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Here's Another Group of Stocks Getting Hammered by Soaring Yields

Rising bond yields are severely impacting bank stocks, with the KBW Nasdaq Bank index down 9.7% over the past month. Soaring yields squeeze bank profitability through reduced net interest margins, increased deposit competition from Treasury bills, depressed loan demand, and declining bond portfolio values. Major banks including Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley have experienced double-digit percentage declines. The author recommends caution on bank stocks until yields stabilize.

10/09/2026, 11:15 AM • The Motley Fool