AppLovin vs. Pinterest: Which Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares AppLovin and Pinterest as investment opportunities in the digital advertising space. AppLovin demonstrates explosive growth with 70% revenue increase, exceptional profitability (60.8% net margin), and strong free cash flow, making it the author's preferred choice. Pinterest offers a massive 640 million user base and improving AI-powered ad tools but faces challenges with lower profitability (9.9% net margin) and GAAP net losses, though it maintains a conservative balance sheet.

10/21/2026, 10:58 AM • The Motley Fool

AppLovin vs. Snap: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

AppLovin and Snap are compared as advertising-focused technology stocks for 2026. AppLovin demonstrates exceptional growth with 70% revenue increase, 60.8% net margins, and $3.9B free cash flow, while Snap serves 971M users but remains unprofitable with -7.8% net margins despite improving losses. The article recommends AppLovin due to its superior profitability and growth trajectory versus Snap's ongoing path to consistent profitability.

10/21/2026, 8:13 AM • The Motley Fool

Competing for Eyeballs: Can Pinterest Stage a Comeback or Will Reddit Run Away With the AI Win?

Pinterest and Reddit represent different social media investment strategies in 2026. Pinterest trades at a valuation discount (11.1x P/E) with mature growth and a restructuring bet on AI, while Reddit commands a premium (29.1x P/E) driven by explosive 69% revenue growth and AI data licensing opportunities. Pinterest offers potential value for patient investors, while Reddit presents higher growth potential at a higher price.

10/17/2026, 7:03 AM • The Motley Fool

TiDB Expands Cloud Platform to Support Enterprise and AI Applications on One Data Foundation

TiDB announced new cloud capabilities including TiDB Cloud Premium general availability, Bring Your Own Cloud (BYOC) and TiDB Cloud Filesystem public previews, and PostgreSQL support on TiDB Cloud Starter. The company plans to open source TiDB X core code by end of 2026. AI agents have created nearly 3 million database instances on TiDB Cloud Starter in six months, driving demand for scalable infrastructure solutions.

10/15/2026, 11:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

The 9 Best Stocks to Buy Right Now in October (2026)

The Motley Fool's analyst curates a list of nine stocks recommended for investment in October 2026, highlighting opportunities with favorable risk-versus-reward profiles. The selection includes major technology, consumer, and financial services companies, with stock prices referenced from October 3, 2026.

10/05/2026, 6:13 PM • The Motley Fool

1 Ridiculously Cheap Stock Investors Can Buy Now in October (2026)

The article discusses an undervalued stock opportunity in October 2026 amid higher interest rates that have negatively impacted the broader market. The author identifies what he considers to be one of the most undervalued stocks currently available for investors, with stock prices referenced from October 1, 2026.

10/05/2026, 6:07 PM • The Motley Fool

Generac Lands $2.4 Billion Generator Deal With Amazon

Generac signed a long-term agreement with Amazon to supply backup generators for its data centers, with initial deliveries totaling $2.4 billion in 2027-2028 and potential additional purchases reaching $8 billion through 2033. Amazon received a warrant for up to 1.69 million Generac shares. The deal supports Amazon's expanding AI infrastructure needs, with Generac stock surging 20% on the announcement.

09/17/2026, 1:10 PM • The Motley Fool

Pinterest Insider Dumps Nearly 94,000 Shares, After Stock Drops by 33% Over Last Year

Pinterest Director Benjamin Silbermann sold 93,750 shares worth approximately $2.2 million on August 18-19, 2026, reducing his direct equity stake by 87%. The sale was executed under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in February 2026. Despite the significant insider selling, Silbermann retains substantial exposure through ~78.4 million indirect derivative units. Pinterest stock has declined 34% over the past year and 57% since 2021, facing headwinds from stalled North American user growth and reduced advertiser spending due to macro conditions.

08/22/2026, 11:20 AM • The Motley Fool

Amazon.com vs. Airbnb: Comparing Revenue Trends Between an E-Commerce Leader and a Travel Giant

Amazon demonstrates significantly stronger revenue performance with consistent quarter-over-quarter growth and a 31% net income margin, driven largely by AWS's 37% year-over-year AI-related growth. Airbnb shows volatile seasonal patterns tied to travel demand with a 6% net income margin, experiencing peaks in Q3 during summer travel season. Amazon's Q2 revenue reached $200.6 billion with 20% year-over-year growth, while Airbnb's Q1 revenue was $2.7 billion with 18% year-over-year growth.

08/03/2026, 8:03 AM • The Motley Fool

Pinterest Director Benjamin Silbermann Sells $2.1 Million Stock

Pinterest co-founder and director Benjamin Silbermann sold 93,750 shares worth $2.1 million on July 14-15, 2026, reducing his indirect equity stake by 87% through a pre-planned Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement. Despite maintaining over 1.2 million derivative securities, the large sale size and Pinterest's 35% stock decline over the past year amid advertising headwinds have raised investor concerns about confidence in the company.

07/17/2026, 2:29 PM • The Motley Fool

These 3 Social Media Stocks Are Among the Best Bargains in the Market

Meta Platforms, Pinterest, and Reddit are identified as undervalued social media stocks with strong growth potential. Meta is leveraging AI to improve its recommendation engine and ad targeting, with forward P/E of 20.5 despite 33% revenue growth. Pinterest trades at under 12 forward P/E and has transformed into a shoppable discovery platform under CEO Bill Ready. Reddit is the fastest-growing social media company with 69% revenue surge last quarter and trades at 22 forward P/E based on 2027 estimates.

07/16/2026, 9:23 AM • The Motley Fool

5 Stocks To 5X Your Money in 5 Years

The article presents five stock recommendations for investors with higher risk tolerance seeking potential multibagger returns over a 5-year period. The stocks mentioned include companies in AI semiconductors, advertising technology, and automation sectors.

07/14/2026, 1:28 AM • The Motley Fool

Got $500? 5 Ridiculously Cheap Stocks You Can Buy Now

The article identifies five undervalued stocks trading below $100 per share that appear cheap based on various valuation metrics. Stock prices referenced are from July 10, 2026.

07/14/2026, 1:25 AM • The Motley Fool

Pinterest Co-Founder Sells $2.1 Million in Stock With Shares Down 37%

Pinterest co-founder Benjamin Silbermann sold 93,750 shares worth $2.1 million on July 7-8, 2026, through a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Despite the stock being down 37% over the past year, the sale represents only a quarter percent of his total economic exposure, as he retains approximately 36.4 million shares in derivative securities. The transaction appears to be routine liquidity management rather than a loss of confidence in the company.

07/09/2026, 6:15 PM • The Motley Fool

My 12 Top Ranked Stocks to Buy Right Now in July (2026)

An investment analyst presents 12 top-ranked stocks to buy in July 2026, offering opportunities across semiconductor, growth, and dividend stock categories despite market volatility earlier in the year.

07/02/2026, 7:27 PM • The Motley Fool