X Pay is live on mainnet

X Pay has launched a payment gateway that enables any API or software to charge for individual HTTP requests and settle in USDC on Base mainnet. The service eliminates traditional payment barriers like accounts, API keys, and subscriptions by leveraging the x402 standard and stablecoins, allowing economically viable micropayments for the first time. The x402 standard, contributed by Coinbase and managed by the Linux Foundation, has already processed over 169 million payments across 590,000 buyers and 100,000 sellers.

09/11/2026, 10:55 AM • GlobeNewswire

Where Will Shopify Stock Be in 5 Years?

Shopify's gross merchandise volume and revenue continue to accelerate, with GMV growing 29% in 2025 and revenue climbing 34% year-over-year in Q2 2026. However, the stock trades at 14x trailing sales and 80x free cash flow, with much of the company's future growth already priced in. The author argues that even with strong execution, the stock offers limited upside at current valuations and would need to pull back meaningfully before being attractive.

09/06/2026, 8:22 AM • The Motley Fool

Investissements Purpose annonce des changements à certains fonds de placement

Purpose Investments announced adjustments to the risk ratings of four of its income-focused ETFs effective September 3, 2026. The changes resulted from a periodic review to determine appropriate risk levels under standardized classification methods. No changes were made to the funds' investment objectives, strategies, or management.

09/03/2026, 6:06 PM • GlobeNewswire

Purpose Investments Announces Changes to Certain Investment Funds

Purpose Investments announced changes to the risk ratings of four of its Yield Shares ETFs effective September 3, 2026. The Purpose Shopify ETF was downgraded from High to Medium-High risk, while the Dollarama, Couche-Tard, and Brookfield ETFs were each downgraded from Medium-High to Medium risk. No changes were made to the funds' investment objectives, strategies, or management.

09/03/2026, 6:06 PM • GlobeNewswire

Amazon vs. Shopify: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares Amazon and Shopify as investment options for 2026. Amazon dominates with $716.9B in revenue and a 10.8% net margin but faces regulatory scrutiny and plans $200B in capex spending for AI infrastructure. Shopify, growing at 30.1% annually with zero debt and $2B in free cash flow, is positioned as the higher-growth, lower-risk alternative. The author recommends Shopify for investors seeking high rewards with relatively low risk.

09/01/2026, 12:29 PM • The Motley Fool

Alibaba Is Down 60% From Its All-Time High. Is This the Once-in-a-Decade Setup That Patient Investors Wait For?

Despite Alibaba's 60% decline from its all-time high, the article argues this is not a bargain opportunity. Net income fell 75.6% year-over-year while the company aggressively spends on AI infrastructure and instant retail, resulting in negative free cash flow. Cloud growth is accelerating but insufficient to offset these costs, and the company faces an expensive competitive battle domestically with no clear end date for spending.

09/01/2026, 7:15 AM • The Motley Fool

I'm Not Buying Shopify Stock at These Levels

While Shopify's business is performing well with strong tailwinds, the author argues the stock valuation is too rich at current levels, making it an unattractive buying opportunity despite the company's solid operational performance.

08/28/2026, 8:05 PM • The Motley Fool

SpaceX Is Back Trading Near Its Opening-Day Price. History Says Shares Will Be Worth This Much in 1 Year.

SpaceX completed the largest IPO in history in June at $135, initially surging to $225 before retreating to around $150. Historical analysis of major tech IPOs shows a median 54% peak-to-trough decline in the first year. Based on past patterns, SpaceX stock could trade between $100-$170 over the next 12 months, with the median outcome suggesting a return to the IPO price of $135.

08/19/2026, 6:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Prediction: Solana (SOL) Will Be Worth $200 in 2 Years

Solana's price has dropped over 70% from its all-time high of $293.31 to $77, but analyst Leo Sun believes three catalysts could drive it back above $200 within two years: macro environment stabilization with Fed rate cuts, growing adoption of stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets, and passage of the CLARITY Act for digital asset regulation. Solana's superior transaction speed compared to Ethereum and partnerships with major financial institutions like BlackRock, Visa, and Shopify support its potential recovery.

08/18/2026, 2:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Shopify vs. Uber Technologies: What Their Revenue Trends Reveal to Investors.

Shopify and Uber both show consistent year-over-year revenue growth, but Shopify significantly outpaces Uber with a 34% Q2 revenue increase compared to Uber's 12%. While Uber generates roughly four times Shopify's quarterly revenue ($14.2B vs $3.6B in Q2 2026), Shopify's faster growth rate of over 30% expected in Q3 demonstrates superior scaling momentum, driven partly by AI-driven traffic tripling on its merchant websites.

08/13/2026, 9:00 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Shopify Stock Soared This Week

Shopify stock climbed nearly 30% after reporting strong Q2 results with 34% revenue growth and 32% GMV growth. Management highlighted that AI-driven traffic to merchant websites tripled year-over-year, with 75% of AI-attributed purchases occurring outside top 100 categories, benefiting smaller specialized businesses disproportionately.

08/09/2026, 5:21 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Shopify Stock Could Be the Biggest Winner in Agentic AI Commerce

Shopify has emerged as a potential major winner in agentic AI commerce after being initially dismissed as an AI casualty. The company is defining the protocol layer and infrastructure for conversational shopping through its Shopify Catalog and Universal Commerce Protocol. With Q2 revenue up 34% YoY to $3.58B, AI-driven orders tripling, and strong adoption of its Sidekick AI assistant, Shopify's platform positions it as a leader in this emerging field while maintaining consistent 30%+ growth.

08/09/2026, 12:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Shopify Was Supposed to Be an AI Casualty. Its AI-Referred Traffic Just Tripled.

Shopify's Q2 earnings report showed AI-referred traffic and orders tripled year-over-year, with new buyers from AI channels converting at nearly twice the rate of traditional channels. The company's core business also accelerated with 34% revenue growth to $3.6B and 32% GMV growth to $115.6B. Despite strong results, the stock's 70x forward earnings multiple means the positive news may already be priced in.

08/08/2026, 6:14 AM • The Motley Fool

Meet the Spiffy-Pop: Long-Term Holders' Reward

A 'spiffy-pop' occurs when a stock gains more in a single day than an investor's original purchase price, rewarding long-term holders with patience. Palantir and Shopify recently experienced spiffy-pops after strong earnings, with investors who bought years earlier seeing gains exceeding their initial cost basis in a single trading session.

08/07/2026, 8:35 AM • The Motley Fool

Cathie Wood's Ark Innovation Fund: Is It Still a Buy After Years of Underperformance?

The ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) remains a volatile but potentially rewarding investment option despite mixed recent performance. The fund focuses on emerging technologies including AI, robotics, genomics, and autonomous vehicles, offering low correlation with the S&P 500 and unique diversification benefits. While it may underperform for extended periods, its long-term potential and distinct portfolio composition make it worthy of consideration as a modest allocation in diversified portfolios.

08/06/2026, 8:18 AM • The Motley Fool