SpaceX Lockup Expiration: Will Insider Selling Sink the Stock?

SpaceX is using a staggered lockup expiration schedule to manage insider selling over the next year, rather than a single cliff date. While this approach spreads out potential downward pressure, the stock faces headwinds from high valuations relative to fundamentals and post-IPO hype fading. The biggest expiration on June 14, 2027 will unlock 6.4 billion shares including those held by CEO Elon Musk.

06/23/2026, 10:20 AM • The Motley Fool

3 Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now and Hold Forever

The article recommends three blue-chip dividend stocks for long-term passive income: Realty Income (O), a REIT with monthly dividends and 31 years of consecutive increases; S&P Global (SPGI), a Dividend King with 53 years of dividend growth and dominant market position in credit ratings; and Aflac (AFL), a specialty insurer with 44 consecutive years of dividend increases and strong growth prospects.

06/23/2026, 1:30 AM • The Motley Fool

1 Dividend King Stock Down 25% to Buy Right Now

S&P Global's stock has fallen 25% from its 52-week high due to AI disruption fears and disappointing 2026 earnings guidance. However, the company's dominant 50% market share in credit ratings, strong competitive moats, and 53-year dividend increase history make it an attractive buying opportunity at its lowest valuation since late 2022.

06/19/2026, 3:07 PM • The Motley Fool

Why First Advantage Stock Crushed the Market Today

First Advantage (FA) stock surged nearly 6% on Friday after being added to the S&P SmallCap 600 index, replacing Kennedy-Wilson Holdings which is being acquired. The inclusion makes the employment verification company an instant target for index funds and comes as the company has been performing well with double-digit growth in recent quarters.

06/12/2026, 6:00 PM • The Motley Fool

Is S&P Global the Best Wide-Moat Financial Stock to Buy Right Now?

S&P Global (SPGI) is presented as an attractive investment opportunity with multiple competitive moats across its credit ratings, indexing, and market intelligence businesses. Despite a 17% year-to-date decline driven by AI disruption concerns, the stock trades at a relatively cheap valuation of 21x forward earnings. The company demonstrated strong Q1 2026 performance with 10% revenue growth and 32% earnings growth, with full-year guidance of 6.3-8.3% revenue growth.

06/12/2026, 10:15 AM • The Motley Fool

The SpaceX IPO Will Leave Retail Investors Holding the Bag -- Don't Take the Bait

SpaceX's $75 billion IPO on June 12, 2026 is structured to benefit insiders at the expense of retail investors. Index rule changes force massive buying pressure that will be absorbed by passive funds, while a staggered lockup period allows insiders to sell early. With a P/S ratio of 96x and ongoing losses, the company's valuation appears unsustainable compared to historical precedents.

06/08/2026, 5:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Why Now May Be the Right Time to Pay Attention to S&P Global Stock

S&P Global has evolved beyond a traditional credit ratings company into a critical financial infrastructure platform embedded across debt markets, passive investing, commodities, and enterprise analytics. Multiple growth drivers are aligning simultaneously, including recovering debt issuance activity, continued rise of passive investing, increasing data-intensity in global markets, and potential AI tailwinds from proprietary datasets. The company's business model combines recurring revenue with strong operating leverage, positioning it as an increasingly important but underappreciated investment.

05/20/2026, 2:23 PM • The Motley Fool

2 Magnificent Stocks to Buy That Are Near 52-Week Lows

Two stocks trading near 52-week lows present buying opportunities: McGraw Hill, a recently IPO'd educational content company with AI-enabled subscription services, trades at a cheap 9x forward P/E with 92% analyst buy ratings and 60% upside potential; Booking Holdings, the world's largest travel company, has fallen 28% YTD due to geopolitical concerns and AI disruption fears, but trades at an attractive 15x forward earnings with 83% analyst buy ratings and 42% upside potential.

05/19/2026, 8:13 PM • The Motley Fool

S&P Global Declares Second Quarter Dividend

S&P Global's Board of Directors has approved a cash dividend of $0.97 per share for Q2 2026, payable on June 10, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 29, 2026. The annualized dividend rate is $3.88 per share. The company has paid dividends annually since 1937 and is among fewer than 30 S&P 500 companies that have increased dividends for over 50 consecutive years.

05/19/2026, 5:30 PM • Benzinga

NextEra Energy's $67 Billion Dominion Acquisition Will Make It the Dominant Power Player in the AI Era and a Must-Own Energy Stock

NextEra Energy has agreed to acquire Dominion Energy in a $67 billion all-stock deal, creating the world's largest regulated electric utility. The combined company will serve over 10 million customers across four fast-growing southeastern states and be positioned to capitalize on surging AI data center power demand, with expectations for accelerated earnings growth exceeding 9% annually through 2032.

05/19/2026, 6:08 AM • The Motley Fool

Why S&P Global Stock Topped the Market Today

S&P Global's stock surged 3.54% as the company announced $2 billion in senior notes financing for its Mobility Global holding company ahead of the planned spinoff of its automotive data unit (Global Mobility/Carfax) to shareholders. The financing, combined with a $500 million credit facility, provided investors confidence in the company's financial strength.

05/18/2026, 6:21 PM • The Motley Fool

Oil Prices Are Rising. Here Are the 3 Best Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now.

As crude oil prices rise, three mid-cap energy stocks offer differentiated exposure to the energy sector: Permian Resources is a low-cost shale operator with record production and declining drilling costs; Kosmos Energy benefits from LNG export capacity growth through its stake in the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project; and Weatherford International, an oilfield services company, stands to gain from increased operator spending globally.

05/15/2026, 1:15 PM • The Motley Fool

S&P Global Has Quietly Become One of the Widest-Moat Stocks in Finance

S&P Global operates multiple high-moat business lines including market indexes, data provision, and ratings services with few competitors. Despite a 20% stock decline since February following disappointing 2026 guidance, analysts view it as a buying opportunity, with a consensus price target of $533.95 (25% upside). The company has demonstrated 12 consecutive years of revenue growth and strong recurring revenue characteristics.

05/14/2026, 5:08 PM • The Motley Fool

AT&T: Should Investors Buy Into the Turnaround?

AT&T has successfully rebuilt its balance sheet after years of costly acquisitions, selling media assets and reducing debt significantly. With investment-grade credit restored, a 4.4% dividend yield, and strong Q1 2026 results showing 3.6% revenue growth in its connectivity segment, the stock trades at less than 11x estimated 2026 earnings while management projects double-digit earnings growth through 2028, making it an attractive buy-and-hold dividend investment.

05/10/2026, 4:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Shell's CEO Says the Oil Market Is Short 1 Billion Barrels and Getting Worse. Here's What Investors Should Do Now.

Shell's CEO reports a global oil supply shortage of nearly 1 billion barrels due to the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure, with Persian Gulf production down 57%. The world is burning through stockpiles at record rates, and even with a peace deal, recovery could take months. Oil prices are expected to remain elevated through 2027, benefiting oil stocks while pressuring energy-intensive industries.

05/08/2026, 3:30 PM • The Motley Fool