If I Could Only Buy and Hold 1 ETF for the Next 20 Years, Here's Where I'd Invest

The article recommends Vanguard's S&P 500 ETF (VOO) as the single best ETF for long-term investors seeking a 20-year buy-and-hold strategy. With a low 0.03% expense ratio and a historical average annual return of 10% since 1957, the S&P 500 has consistently outperformed most actively managed funds despite significant market downturns. The author emphasizes that patient investors who resist panic selling during bear markets can achieve substantial long-term gains.

09/23/2026, 3:30 PM • The Motley Fool

This Dividend King Was Removed From the S&P 100. Here's Why It's a Great Buy for Long-Term Investors Anyway.

Colgate-Palmolive was removed from the S&P 100 index due to its $69 billion market cap being eclipsed by faster-growing AI-driven stocks, but the company remains a solid long-term investment. With 63 consecutive years of dividend increases, a 347% total return over 20 years, and expected 17% EPS CAGR through 2028, the stock offers stability and growth potential despite being a slower-growth consumer staples company.

09/23/2026, 3:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Nvidia's Demand Is Outpacing Its 70% Growth Forecast, and That Is Just the Beginning

Nvidia's demand for AI chips is significantly outpacing its 70% fiscal 2028 sales growth forecast, with management indicating it could potentially double sales if supply constraints were overcome. The surge is driven by agentic AI adoption, which requires 15-100 times more computing power than human-guided work. S&P Global forecasts $1.3 trillion in tech spending on AI infrastructure next year, positioning Nvidia for sustained long-term growth.

09/23/2026, 4:10 AM • The Motley Fool

CME vs. Morningstar: Which Financial Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

CME Group and Morningstar are compared as financial infrastructure plays. CME dominates derivatives trading with an impressive 62% net margin and $6.5B revenue, but trades at a premium valuation (forward P/E 22.5). Morningstar offers investment research with lower margins (15.3%) but more attractive valuation (forward P/E 15.5). The author leans toward CME despite valuation concerns due to its superior profitability and dividend, though both stocks have underperformed the S&P 500 over longer periods.

09/16/2026, 8:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Fewer Than 30 Companies in the S&P 500 Have Raised Their Dividend for 50 Straight Years. This Financial Stock Is One of Them.

S&P Global is highlighted as one of fewer than 30 S&P 500 companies that have raised dividends for 50+ consecutive years, achieving 54 years of increases. The company has delivered over 15% annualized returns over three decades, outperforming the S&P 500's 10.4%. Despite earlier concerns about AI disruption and disappointing Q4 results, S&P Global's dominant 50% market share in credit ratings, asset-light business model with 54% operating margins, and recent earnings guidance raise make it an attractive buy at current valuations of 26.4x earnings.

09/04/2026, 12:45 PM • The Motley Fool

The Biggest Risk Facing Tesla Stock Right Now

Tesla faces significant near-term risk from heavy capital spending on Cybercab/robotaxis and Optimus robots, with Wall Street projecting negative free cash flow from 2026-2028. While the company's strong balance sheet ($23B net cash expected by 2026) mitigates funding concerns, any delays in these ventures could pressure the stock and drain liquidity. Tesla remains attractive long-term but requires investor patience for near-term volatility.

08/30/2026, 3:14 PM • The Motley Fool

Bill Ackman Just Bought Visa, Mastercard, and S&P Global Stock. Each One Collects a Toll on Somebody Else's Sale.

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square hedge fund made three major new investments of approximately $1.1 billion each in Visa, Mastercard, and S&P Global during Q2 2026. These three positions combined represent about 17% of the fund's $19.5 billion U.S. stock portfolio. The common thread among these companies is their business model of collecting fees on transactions they don't originate, fund, or take risk on. All three are trading at premium valuations, reflecting their durable, recession-resistant revenue streams.

08/28/2026, 8:34 PM • The Motley Fool

This Mining Stock Is Quietly One of the Best Trades in Energy

Freeport-McMoRan, the largest U.S. copper producer, is positioned to benefit from rising copper demand driven by the energy transition, electric vehicles, renewable energy infrastructure, and AI data centers. With copper prices near all-time highs and industrywide supply constraints due to declining ore grades and permitting challenges, the company's expansion plans through low-cost leaching and brownfield projects could make it an attractive investment for energy bulls.

08/21/2026, 8:05 PM • The Motley Fool

If a Recession Is Coming, 100 Years of History Says This Is the Best Move Investors Can Make

Historical data from 100 years of S&P 500 performance shows that the best strategy during recessions is to do nothing and hold investments. Despite 15 recessions including the Great Depression and Great Recession, the S&P 500 has delivered approximately 10% average annual returns. Even investors who bought at market peaks recovered their investments if they remained patient and didn't panic sell.

08/19/2026, 12:33 PM • The Motley Fool

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Just Bought Netflix and 5 Other Stocks. Here’s What Investors Need to Know.

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square deployed 85% of its $5 billion capital raise by purchasing Netflix, Visa, Mastercard, S&P Global, Intercontinental Exchange, and Alcon. The fund targeted stocks that have sold off due to AI disruption concerns, believing these companies have competitive advantages that will allow them to thrive despite AI-related headwinds.

08/13/2026, 12:12 PM • The Motley Fool

S&P Global Trades at 25 Times Earnings After the Post-Earnings Drop. Is the Ratings Moat Worth It?

S&P Global stock has declined 16% year-to-date and 6% in the past month, driven by concerns about higher interest rates impacting its ratings business. However, the company reported solid Q2 earnings with 10-11% revenue growth and 18-23% earnings growth, with record revenues in ratings and indexes. After spinning off its Mobility business, the company now trades at a P/E of 25, its lowest since 2022, presenting a potential buying opportunity for investors.

08/06/2026, 4:05 PM • The Motley Fool

S&P Global Spun Off Its Mobility Business on July 1. Here's What the Leaner Ratings Giant Looks Like Now.

S&P Global completed a spinoff of its Mobility division (now Mobility Global) on July 1, 2026, creating a leaner, more focused company. The mobility business was S&P Global's smallest and lowest-margin operation (22% margins vs. 40% company average), so the separation should improve overall profitability and allow management to focus on core strengths in ratings and market intelligence. The company's 53-year dividend growth streak remains intact.

07/17/2026, 10:23 AM • The Motley Fool

Here's Why Oracle Stock Slumped Today

Oracle stock declined over 6% following Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI, raising concerns about Oracle's $300 billion AI infrastructure deal with OpenAI. S&P Global's recent credit rating downgrade to BBB- highlighted risks, noting that OpenAI represents half of Oracle's remaining performance obligations. If OpenAI faces legal or financial difficulties, Oracle could be left with costly data center leases it cannot exit or must lease under unfavorable terms.

07/13/2026, 6:00 PM • The Motley Fool

3 Reasons You Should Buy Carnival Stock in July

Carnival Corporation is presented as an attractive investment opportunity following its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The article highlights three key reasons: strong demand trends with record Q2 sales and growing younger demographics in the cruise market; improving financial health with debt reduced to $24.9 billion and an investment-grade credit rating upgrade; and compelling valuation at a forward P/E ratio of 13.1 with projected 11.2% annual earnings growth through 2028.

07/03/2026, 4:17 PM • The Motley Fool

Why S&P Global Stock Zoomed Almost 8% Higher Today

S&P Global's stock surged nearly 8% after completing the spinoff of its automotive data unit Mobility Global (which owns Carfax) into a separate publicly traded company. An analyst upgrade from Huber Research also contributed to the stock's gains. Meanwhile, Mobility Global's shares declined nearly 4% on their first trading day.

07/01/2026, 5:34 PM • The Motley Fool