This ETF Is Up 20% in 2026. Here's Why It Could Have More Room to Run.

The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) has outperformed major indexes with a 20% gain in 2026, significantly ahead of the S&P 500's 13% and Nasdaq Composite's 16% returns. The ETF's outperformance is driven by its concentrated exposure to high-growth tech and AI stocks, including Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft. Despite near-term headwinds from cautious AI spending and regulations, analysts believe the AI market will continue expanding, positioning QQQ for further gains.

09/23/2026, 12:20 PM • The Motley Fool

Cerebras Systems vs. Rigetti Computing: Is an AI or Quantum Computing Stock the Better Buy in 2026?

Cerebras Systems and Rigetti Computing represent two different computing frontiers. Cerebras dominates AI hardware with $510M in revenue and 76% growth, while Rigetti pursues quantum computing with only $7.1M in revenue but significant government backing. The article recommends Cerebras as the better 2026 buy due to its established business base, clear growth trajectory, and more reasonable valuation despite both stocks being speculative.

09/23/2026, 11:27 AM • The Motley Fool

Prediction: This ETF Could Make You a Millionaire With Just $750 per Month

The Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF (VUG) could help investors reach millionaire status through consistent monthly investments of $750 over 25 years, based on its historical 11% average annual returns. The ETF focuses on large-cap growth stocks with heavy concentration in tech companies like Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft, which have benefited from the AI boom but also carry concentration risk.

09/23/2026, 7:35 AM • The Motley Fool

AI in Drug Discovery Market Poised for Rapid Growth Through 2035, Fueled by Faster R&D, Precision Medicine and Rising Biopharma Investment

The global AI in drug discovery market is projected to grow from USD 2.55 billion in 2025 to USD 31.79 billion by 2035, expanding at a 28.70% CAGR. Lead optimization and oncology applications are driving adoption, with pharmaceutical companies and biotech firms leading investment. Strategic partnerships and funding rounds, including Isomorphic Labs' $600 million raise and Takeda's $1.7 billion collaboration with Iambic Therapeutics, are accelerating market growth.

09/23/2026, 5:59 AM • GlobeNewswire

Sam Altman's OpenAI Is in Talks for a New Funding Round Valuing It at $1.2 Trillion Instead of an IPO. Here's Why He Called Going Public Now "Ill-Advised."

OpenAI has postponed its IPO, with CEO Sam Altman citing AI safety concerns as ill-advised timing for going public. Instead, the company is in talks for a private funding round valuing it at over $1.2 trillion. Altman expressed concern about AI misalignment risks, though the delay could also reflect investor sensitivity to regulatory concerns. The postponement may eventually lead to a higher IPO valuation but carries the risk that disappointing AI ROI returns could undermine stakeholder confidence.

09/23/2026, 5:32 AM • The Motley Fool

Could Palantir Be the Next Stock Added to the Dow Jones?

While Palantir Technologies meets all stated criteria for Dow Jones inclusion—including S&P 500 membership, U.S. headquarters, and appropriate stock price—the article argues inclusion is unlikely in the near term. The company faces stiff competition from better-established Magnificent Seven stocks and former Dow components, and its relative youth (only 6 years post-IPO) may require a longer track record before serious consideration.

09/23/2026, 5:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Edge Cloud Orchestration Market Accelerates as AI, 5G and Distributed Computing Increase Demand for Automated Infrastructure Management

The global Edge Cloud Orchestration Market is projected to grow from USD 0.52 billion in 2025 to USD 4.80 billion by 2035 at a 24.92% CAGR, driven by AI, 5G, IoT, and cloud-native architectures. The U.S. market is expected to reach USD 1.20 billion by 2035 at 22.73% CAGR. Cloud deployment and services are the fastest-growing segments, while North America leads with 38.60% market share and Asia Pacific shows the highest growth potential at 28.47% CAGR.

09/23/2026, 2:30 AM • GlobeNewswire

Better Global ETF: Vanguard's VT vs. the iShares URTH

Vanguard's Total World Stock ETF (VT) is recommended over iShares MSCI World ETF (URTH) due to its significantly lower expense ratio (0.06% vs 0.24%), broader global diversification including emerging markets, higher dividend yield (1.8% vs 1.4%), and larger asset base. While both offer similar sector allocations and comparable performance, VT provides exposure to key AI-related companies like TSMC and SK Hynix that URTH excludes.

09/22/2026, 4:10 PM • The Motley Fool

CrowdStrike vs. Palantir Technologies: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares CrowdStrike and Palantir Technologies as investment options for 2026. CrowdStrike offers a leading cybersecurity platform with 22% revenue growth but remains unprofitable and faces reputational damage from a 2024 outage. Palantir demonstrates stronger financial performance with 56% revenue growth, profitability, and no debt, but carries higher valuation and customer concentration risks. The author recommends CrowdStrike for its better balance between growth and valuation, despite ongoing challenges.

09/22/2026, 11:15 AM • The Motley Fool

CalendarBridge Completes SOC 2 Type II Examination as Enterprise Scheduling Moves Across More Organizations

CalendarBridge announced the completion of its SOC 2 Type II examination, providing independent security validation for its cross-organization calendar synchronization platform. The examination, conducted by Securance Pro Assurance PLLC from June to September 2026, assessed controls supporting Security, Confidentiality, and Availability. The platform serves over 100,000 users and integrates with Google Calendar, Microsoft 365, Apple iCloud, and CalDAV-compatible services while maintaining account and privacy boundaries.

09/22/2026, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft: 2 Cloud Giants I Am Buying in September and 1 I Am Avoiding

The article analyzes the three major cloud computing providers dominating the market. Amazon and Alphabet are recommended as buys due to accelerating cloud growth rates (AWS at 37% YoY, Google Cloud at 82% YoY), while Microsoft is flagged as a stock to avoid because Azure's growth has stalled at around 40-43% with no acceleration, risking market share loss to competitors.

09/22/2026, 6:30 AM • The Motley Fool

1 Unstoppable Dividend ETF Up 10.8% in 2026 to Buy and Hold for the Next 20 Years

The iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) is presented as a defensive investment strategy for those concerned about an AI bubble. With a 13.5% annualized return over 10 years, a 1.95% dividend yield, and diversified holdings across healthcare, financials, and consumer staples sectors, DGRO offers exposure to value stocks that may outperform growth stocks over the next 10-30 years according to Vanguard research.

09/22/2026, 4:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Microsoft (MSFT) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why

Microsoft (MSFT) closed at $501.61, up 1.59%, outperforming the S&P 500. The company is forecasted to report EPS of $4.69 (up 13.56% YoY) and revenue of $90.6 billion (up 16.65% YoY). However, MSFT carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating with a Forward P/E of 25.17, trading at a premium to its industry average of 15.98. The Computer-Software industry ranks 160th out of 250+ industries.

09/21/2026, 5:45 PM • Zacks

Down 53%, Should You Still Buy CoreWeave's (CRWV) Stock?

CoreWeave's stock has declined 53% from its June 2025 peak of $183.58 to $86, but the article argues it may represent a buying opportunity. The AI infrastructure provider operates 51 data centers with over 250,000 Nvidia GPUs, serving major clients like Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI. Despite explosive 168% revenue growth to $5.1B in 2025 and a $104B contracted revenue backlog, CoreWeave remains unprofitable under GAAP accounting with a concerning 14.3 debt-to-equity ratio. Analysts project continued strong growth through 2028, valuing the stock at just 12x adjusted EBITDA.

09/21/2026, 1:20 PM • The Motley Fool

Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: Arm Holdings vs. NVIDIA

The article compares Arm Holdings and NVIDIA as AI investment options. Arm powers 99% of smartphones with 22.8% revenue growth and strong financials, while NVIDIA dominates AI infrastructure with $215.9 billion in revenue and 55.6% net margins. Despite Arm's solid fundamentals, the author recommends NVIDIA due to its superior valuation (24.5x Forward P/E vs. 125x), stronger leadership under CEO Jensen Huang, and greater upside potential in emerging areas like quantum computing.

09/21/2026, 12:33 PM • The Motley Fool