Want to Buy the World? This ETF Lets You Own 10,000 Stocks

The Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT) offers investors exposure to 10,048 stocks across 40 countries with an ultra-low 0.06% expense ratio. While it provides impressive diversification and an 18-year track record of solid performance, it has underperformed the U.S. stock market over the past 10 years, delivering 220% total returns compared to 290% for U.S.-only stocks.

07/21/2026, 12:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Portnoy Law Firm Announces Class Action on Behalf of Microsoft Corporation Investors

The Portnoy Law Firm has announced a class action lawsuit on behalf of Microsoft investors who purchased securities between May 1, 2025 and January 28, 2026. The lawsuit alleges that Microsoft misrepresented Copilot's capabilities and functionality, which allegedly suffered from severe issues causing user adoption to decline. On January 28, 2026, Microsoft revealed disappointing Azure growth and disclosed that Microsoft 365 Copilot premium customers totaled only 15 million, materially below analyst estimates, causing the stock to drop 10% ($48.13 per share).

07/21/2026, 10:53 AM • GlobeNewswire

Apple and Nvidia Vie for the Position as the World's Biggest Company: Which Is the Better Buy Now?

Nvidia and Apple are competing for the world's largest company position, each valued around $4.9 trillion. Nvidia has surged over 300% in three years driven by AI dominance in GPU design, while Apple has climbed 70% but lagged in AI adoption until recently. The article suggests Nvidia appears undervalued given its AI leadership and growth prospects, though cautious investors may prefer Apple's established brand strength and services revenue.

07/21/2026, 7:10 AM • The Motley Fool

Is D-Wave Quantum a Millionaire-Maker Stock?

D-Wave Quantum, despite operating in the promising quantum computing sector, is unlikely to be a millionaire-maker stock. With a $6.2 billion market cap, only $12.4 million in annual revenue, and significant losses ($368 million net loss), the company faces intense competition from tech giants and a crowded market. The stock's expensive valuation and path to profitability make it a risky investment.

07/21/2026, 6:02 AM • The Motley Fool

Prediction: Broadcom Stock Will Be Worth More Than Apple and Microsoft 10 Years From Now

A Motley Fool analyst predicts that Broadcom will surpass Apple and Microsoft in market value within a decade, driven by its dominant position in AI infrastructure and custom chip design. While Broadcom currently has a $1.76 trillion market cap versus Apple's $4.9 trillion and Microsoft's $2.9 trillion, the analyst argues that the center of gravity in technology is shifting toward AI infrastructure, where Broadcom supplies essential picks and shovels. However, risks include semiconductor cyclicality, customer concentration, and potential in-house chip design by major customers.

07/21/2026, 4:30 AM • The Motley Fool

2 Discounted Stocks Cathie Wood Is Buying Aggressively Right Now

Cathie Wood is aggressively buying discounted AI and technology stocks that have fallen over 30% in the past month. She recently added shares of SpaceX and CoreWeave to multiple Ark funds on July 17, viewing the declines as buying opportunities. Both companies are unprofitable but positioned in high-growth sectors like space technology and AI compute infrastructure.

07/21/2026, 4:03 AM • The Motley Fool

Global Enterprise Carbon Management Software Market Size/Share Worth USD 42.2 Billion by 2034 at a 9.73% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth, Growth Rate, Value)

The global enterprise carbon management software market is projected to grow from USD 16.7 billion in 2024 to USD 42.2 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 9.73%. Growth is driven by rising corporate net-zero commitments, mandatory ESG reporting requirements, and the need for accurate emissions tracking across complex supply chains. Key players include SAP SE, IBM, Microsoft, Salesforce, and Wolters Kluwer Enablon.

07/21/2026, 12:30 AM • GlobeNewswire

If a Stock Market Crash Is on the Way, History Says This Is the Smartest Thing Investors Can Do

Despite the S&P 500's 83% gain since the AI revolution began in late 2022, concerns about elevated valuations and heavy concentration in dominant tech stocks have sparked speculation about a potential market correction. However, historical analysis shows markets have always recovered from downturns. The article recommends maintaining a long-term mindset by investing in quality blue-chip companies with durable business models rather than attempting to time the market or engage in reactive trading.

07/20/2026, 12:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Should You Buy Amazon Stock, Even Though It Has Badly Underperformed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 Since Jeff Bezos Stepped Down as CEO?

Amazon has significantly underperformed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 over the past five years since Andy Jassy took over as CEO, posting only 6.8% annualized returns. The company has lost cloud market share to Microsoft and Alphabet despite AWS remaining the largest provider, and e-commerce growth has slowed. However, recent improvements in AWS growth (28% last quarter), a $364 billion contracted backlog, and a promising AI chip business valued at potentially $50 billion suggest Amazon could turn around, with the stock now trading at a reasonable 29x forward earnings valuation.

07/20/2026, 9:12 AM • The Motley Fool

Here's How Much Apple Stock Has to Gain to Overtake Nvidia as the Most Valuable Company in the World. Hint: It Could Happen by the Time You Read This.

Apple is on the verge of reclaiming its position as the world's most valuable company, needing less than 1% gain to surpass Nvidia. With a market cap of $4.89 trillion versus Nvidia's $4.91 trillion, Apple has gained momentum with a 12% monthly increase while Nvidia declined 4%. The market favors Apple's cautious approach to AI through partnerships rather than massive spending, while concerns grow about Nvidia's valuation given already-priced-in growth expectations.

07/20/2026, 6:21 AM • The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms Looks Set to Abandon a $174 Billion Investment to Fuel Its AI Ambitions

Meta is halting its $174 billion share buyback program to redirect capital toward massive AI infrastructure investments. While the company benefits from AI integration in advertising and plans to sell excess data center capacity, the shift removes a key earnings-per-share catalyst and exposes Meta to potential AI bubble risks similar to the metaverse downturn in 2022.

07/20/2026, 5:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Should You Buy Micron Technology Stock While It's Below $1,000? The Answer Might Surprise You.

Micron Technology stock has plummeted 30% from its $1,213 peak to $848 after a 2,070% gain since early 2023, driven by AI boom demand for high-bandwidth memory chips. While the company shows record revenue ($41.4B) and earnings growth fueled by memory shortages, concerns loom over future demand as businesses curb AI spending and memory supply catches up. The author recommends caution despite attractive valuation metrics, citing near-term volatility risks.

07/20/2026, 4:24 AM • The Motley Fool

Cribl acquiert CardinalOps pour étendre sa plateforme d'IA aux opérations de sécurité

Cribl announced the acquisition of CardinalOps, an agentic detection engineering solution, to enhance its AI telemetry platform with advanced threat detection capabilities. The acquisition enables customers to improve threat coverage, reduce security data costs, and modernize traditional SIEM architectures with an open, flexible alternative. Cribl will also establish a new office in Tel-Aviv to access Israeli cybersecurity talent.

07/20/2026, 3:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

ROSEN, TRUSTED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Microsoft Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – MSFT

A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Microsoft Corporation for allegedly making false and misleading statements regarding its Copilot AI products. The lawsuit claims Microsoft failed to disclose significant technical problems with Copilot, underperformance compared to competitors, and the need for billions in additional capital expenditures. Investors who purchased MSFT stock between May 1, 2025 and January 28, 2026 may be eligible to join the class action, with an August 11, 2026 deadline to serve as lead plaintiff.

07/19/2026, 10:06 PM • GlobeNewswire

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Microsoft Corporation Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Microsoft Corporation alleging securities fraud. The complaint claims Microsoft made false statements about its Copilot AI products, including undisclosed technical problems, underperformance versus competitors, and the need for billions in additional capital expenditures. Investors who purchased Microsoft securities between May 1, 2025 and January 28, 2026 may be eligible to join the case.

07/19/2026, 12:00 PM • GlobeNewswire