These 5 Internet Platform Stocks Run on Advertising Dollars

Five major internet platforms—Alphabet, Meta, Pinterest, Snap, and Reddit—all rely heavily on advertising revenue, but their dependence varies significantly. Ad growth slowed across all five companies from Q2 to Q3. Alphabet is the most diversified with Google Cloud offsetting ad slowdown, while Meta still shows strong 26% ad revenue growth. Pinterest, Snap, and Reddit face more concerning trends with slowing growth and audience challenges.

11/10/2026, 1:47 AM • The Motley Fool

Pinterest vs. Snap: Which Media Stock Is a Better Buy Going into 2027?

The article compares Pinterest and Snap as investment options for 2027. While Snap appears cheaper on valuation metrics (Forward P/E of 7.9x vs Pinterest's 9.7x), the author recommends Pinterest due to its superior profitability, user growth momentum, and stronger financial health. Pinterest achieved $4.2B in revenue with a 9.9% net margin and 661M monthly active users, while Snap reported a net loss of $460.5M despite $5.9B in revenue, with declining North American users.

11/08/2026, 2:12 PM • The Motley Fool

I'm Losing Confidence in Pinterest

An analyst expresses declining confidence in Pinterest, citing increasing costs and a lack of innovation in recent years as key concerns for the company's future performance.

11/03/2026, 8:49 AM • The Motley Fool

Pinterest vs. The Trade Desk: Which Media Stock Is a Better Buy for 2027?

The article compares Pinterest and The Trade Desk as investment options for 2027. Pinterest trades at a lower forward P/E of 8.3x versus The Trade Desk's 13.5x, with stronger user growth (661 million MAUs) and better financial margins. The Trade Desk faces headwinds including declining revenue growth, customer concentration risk (two clients account for >10% of billings), and a public dispute with Publicis Groupe. The author recommends Pinterest as the better buy despite near-term European headwinds, citing its robust user base and long-term growth potential.

11/02/2026, 3:45 PM • The Motley Fool

Should You Buy Pinterest Stock Before the Huge Investor Update?

Pinterest is highlighted as a potential investment opportunity ahead of a major investor update. The social media company is experiencing growth in monthly active users in its most profitable region, suggesting positive momentum that investors should consider before the upcoming announcement.

10/26/2026, 9:42 PM • The Motley Fool

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