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

America's Biggest Banks Passed Their Stress Tests. Now They're Showering Investors With Cash.

All 32 major U.S. banks passed the Federal Reserve's 2026 stress test, maintaining capital levels even under severe recession scenarios. JPMorgan Chase announced a $50 billion buyback and 10% dividend increase, while Morgan Stanley delivered the largest dividend increase at 15%. Goldman Sachs raised dividends 11%, and Wells Fargo increased dividends 11%. The announcements reflect strong confidence in bank stability, with Wells Fargo standing out as the cheapest valuation with the highest dividend yield.

06/29/2026, 11:16 PM • The Motley Fool

Jefferies Reports Earnings Before the Big Banks. Here's Why Wall Street Should Be Watching Closely.

Jefferies Financial reported mixed Q2 earnings with net earnings and revenue missing estimates, but achieved record investment banking revenue of $1.2 billion (up 58% YoY). While asset management revenue declined 46% due to market weakness and Point Bonita losses, the strong investment banking results suggest upcoming quarters for Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan Chase should be robust, as they won't face the same asset management headwinds.

06/28/2026, 1:15 PM • The Motley Fool

SpaceX Is Down 30% Since Its Stellar Debut. Should You Buy It Now?

SpaceX stock has fallen 30% from its intraday high following its IPO debut, trading below its first-day closing price. Despite raising $86 billion in the IPO, the company announced a $25 billion bond offering, suggesting significant development costs ahead for Starship. With a price-to-sales ratio above 100 and highly speculative business ventures, analysts warn of substantial downside risk and recommend waiting for the dust to settle before investing.

06/25/2026, 10:19 PM • The Motley Fool

Foley Entertainment Group Announces VGK Founder Bill Foley’s Bid to Bring NBA Franchise to Las Vegas

Bill Foley, owner of the Vegas Golden Knights NHL team, announced his pursuit of an NBA franchise for Las Vegas. Foley has retained Morgan Stanley and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett to structure an ownership platform leveraging his existing Vegas sports holdings, including the Golden Knights and T-Mobile Arena venue rights. The effort builds on Foley's successful track record with the Golden Knights, which won the Stanley Cup in 2023.

06/23/2026, 12:51 PM • GlobeNewswire

Ford Could Make $500 Million From AI. Is Now the Time to Buy?

Ford announced plans to launch Ford Energy, an energy storage business for data centers, which caused its stock to surge 47% in May. While analysts predict the business could generate $500 million in operating profit by 2030, the article cautions against buying Ford stock based solely on this AI-adjacent venture. The company faces significant challenges, including $16 billion in EV division losses and an $8.2 billion net loss in 2025, making the energy storage business a modest contribution that won't solve Ford's core problems.

06/20/2026, 5:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Kalshi Revenue Surge Could Reshape the Fintech IPO Pipeline

Prediction market platform Kalshi is in informal IPO discussions with investment banks after its annualized revenue surpassed $2 billion, double the March 2026 run rate. The company holds a $22 billion valuation and achieved $16.81 billion in May trading volume, 2.4x larger than competitor Polymarket. However, ongoing multi-state lawsuits and jurisdictional conflicts with the CFTC over sports betting contracts—which comprise 85% of volume—pose significant risks to the IPO timeline and product offerings.

06/19/2026, 8:39 AM • Investing

SpaceX Stock Is Down Again Today. Is Now the Time to Buy?

SpaceX stock has dropped 7.6% and is now 12% below its IPO high, trading at $180.20. While the decline may present an opportunity for long-term investors, the stock remains expensive relative to near-term valuations. CEO Elon Musk projects $1 trillion in 2030 sales, but Wall Street analysts are more conservative, expecting $330-470 billion. The stock's volatility is likely to continue.

06/18/2026, 1:30 PM • The Motley Fool

US FINANCIAL 15 SPLIT CORP. Preferred Dividend Declared

US Financial 15 Split Corp declared its monthly distribution of $0.07317 per Preferred share (FTU.PR.B), representing a 10.00% annual yield. The fund invests in a portfolio of 15 major U.S. financial services companies including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley.

06/18/2026, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Banking ETFs: How Do KBWB and FTXO Compare to Each Other?

The Invesco KBW Bank ETF (KBWB) and First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) both provide exposure to the U.S. banking sector but differ in strategy and performance. KBWB offers lower fees (0.35% vs 0.6%), higher dividend yield (2.0% vs 1.8%), and better long-term returns (12.6% CAGR vs 9.8%), while FTXO provides broader diversification with 42 holdings versus KBWB's 26. Both have underperformed the S&P 500.

06/16/2026, 9:10 AM • The Motley Fool

The SpaceX IPO Just Handed Wall Street's Big Banks a Huge Payday. Here's What It Means for Their Stocks.

SpaceX's $75 billion IPO generated a record $560 million in underwriting fees for investment banks, despite a lower 0.75% fee rate. The IPO was four times oversubscribed, resulting in $86 billion in actual proceeds. With upcoming IPOs from OpenAI and Anthropic expected, investment banking activity is surging, boosting performance for major banks like Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, though consumer banks face headwinds from higher interest rates.

06/16/2026, 7:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Macerich Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Stock

Macerich Company priced an underwritten public offering of 14 million shares at $23.90 per share on June 15, 2026. The offering uses forward sale agreements with Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan Chase, and Morgan Stanley, allowing the company to lock in the share price while delaying issuance and cash receipt until June 2027. Net proceeds will be used for future acquisitions and general corporate purposes.

06/15/2026, 9:06 PM • GlobeNewswire

VIA Shareholder Alert: Via Transportation, Inc. Securities Class Action Lawsuit - Investors With Losses May Contact Levi & Korsinsky

A securities class action has been filed against Via Transportation, Inc. (NYSE: VIA) alleging that its September 2025 IPO registration statement concealed declining revenue metrics and German regulatory barriers. The stock fell from $46.00 at IPO to $14.12 by May 2026, representing a 69% loss. The lawsuit names Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Allen & Company, Wells Fargo Securities, and other underwriters for allegedly failing to conduct adequate due diligence on deteriorating growth metrics and market obstacles.

06/15/2026, 3:54 PM • GlobeNewswire

Here’s What a $1,000 Investment in SpaceX’s IPO Would Be Worth Today — and What Could Come Next

SpaceX went public on June 12, 2026, at $135 per share and opened at $150, now trading around $170. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 6-7 shares. However, analyst Leo Sun warns the stock is overvalued at 95x 2025 sales, unprofitable due to losses in space and AI divisions offsetting Starlink profits, and controlled by Elon Musk with an 82% voting stake. He predicts the initial rally will fade and the investment could shrink to a few hundred dollars within a year.

06/12/2026, 3:24 PM • The Motley Fool

Should You Sell Bitcoin Now or Hold for 5 More Years?

Bitcoin is trading 51% below its October record high, testing investor confidence during a bear market. However, the article argues that Bitcoin's history shows it always recovers from major dips, and major financial institutions continue to support the asset. The author recommends holding Bitcoin for another five years rather than selling, citing institutional adoption and the need for discipline during volatile periods.

06/12/2026, 1:02 PM • The Motley Fool