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Motley Fool models Palantir at $322 per share by end of 2028
Palantir could reach $322 by end-2028 in a Motley Fool scenario—74% above its publication price—using $6.44 earnings per share at 50 times earnings. But $6.44 is four times its $1.61 2026 estimate, though the article calls the assumption doubling earnings over two years. -
No. 13 Penn State opens Big Ten play against Wisconsin at home
No. 13 Penn State (3-0) hosts Wisconsin (2-1) at Beaver Stadium at 5 p.m. in its Big Ten opener, with the game on Peacock. Receiver Koby Howard will miss an extended period with an injury, while Wisconsin running back Abu Sama III is expected back Saturday. -
Matt Frankel says he’d start anew with Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF
Motley Fool contributor Matt Frankel says he’d start over by buying only Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), at least while building his portfolio. The fund offers exposure to the 500 largest U.S. companies and charges 0.03% annually, or 30 cents per $1,000 invested. -
At 17, Shin Ohashi wins Asian Games gold with 200m breaststroke world record
Japan’s Shin Ohashi, 17, won Asian Games gold in the men’s 200m breaststroke on Thursday in 2:04.83, becoming the first man to break 2:05 and lowering China’s Qin Haiyang’s world record of 2:05.48, set at the 2023 World Championships. -
Apple and Nvidia take a record share of the S&P 500, topping 15%
Apple and Nvidia now account for more than 15% of the S&P 500, its highest-ever concentration in two stocks, according to Creative Planning president Peter Mallouk. That tops the 9.1% share Microsoft and General Electric held before the dot-com bust. -
MDA Space unveils defense-focused AURORA BLACK satellite
MDA Space has introduced AURORA BLACK, a defense-focused satellite in its software-defined AURORA line for military and government customers. Designed for tactical and strategic communications, it includes anti-jamming, secure connectivity and GPS-spoofing resistance. -
Kanter Freedom challenges Durant over WNBA's transgender eligibility debate
Enes Kanter Freedom criticized Kevin Durant after he said he cared about WNBA basketball, not the “noise.” Kanter said the transgender-athlete debate concerned protecting women, not politics, and urged the league to limit eligibility to biological women. -
Drone-related grain export disruption prompts emergency in Russia’s Krasnodar region
The governor of Russia’s Krasnodar region declared a state of emergency Wednesday over Ukrainian drone attacks that have slowed grain exports; affected producers can receive compensation as disrupted sales create a domestic surplus. -
Pfizer gets the long-term nod over Bristol Myers Squibb in 2026 stock analysis
The article favors Pfizer for long-term investors, citing its $10 billion Metsera deal and obesity pipeline; it sees Bristol Myers Squibb as stronger near term after raising its full-year revenue outlook and reporting growth in newer brands and Eliquis. -
Semtech unveils 10G PON chipset for 50G optical line terminals
Semtech launched a 10G PON chipset designed for triple-generation 50G optical line terminal (OLT) applications. It could cut power use by up to 400 mW per port—about 6.5 W on a full 16-port OLT; adoption depends on vendor validation and network rollouts. -
A pet-sitting business’s value may hinge on how its owner’s $50,000 pay is counted
A pet-sitting business owner reports $300,000 in sales and $90,000 net income last year; a MarketWatch columnist estimates its value near $300,000. Her $50,000 salary could lift it toward $400,000 if excluded from net profit, though the columnist calls that aggressive. -
Amon-Ra St. Brown leads The Big Lead’s Week 3 fantasy wide receiver rankings
Amon-Ra St. Brown tops The Big Lead’s Week 3 fantasy football wide receiver rankings, with CeeDee Lamb second and Chris Olave third. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is fourth; Davante Adams ranks 12th after posting 195 receiving yards in Week 2. St. Brown’s Lions host the Jets in Week 3. -
Kate Middleton visits Forward Trust to highlight gardening for recovery
Kate Middleton visited the Forward Trust in Southend-on-Sea on Sept. 24 for U.K. Addiction Awareness Week, highlighting a gardening program to support addiction recovery. Weekly sessions aim to build participants’ confidence and practical skills. -
Boeing completes first 737 MAX landing gear exchange with American Airlines
Boeing extended its Landing Gear Exchange Program to the 737 MAX and completed the first exchange with American Airlines. The milestone validates the exchange process for the MAX fleet and gives airlines another route to overhauled landing gear. -
Padres lead NL wild-card race as Cubs and Phillies stay tied
Entering Thursday, San Diego led the NL wild-card race by one game; the Cubs and Phillies were tied behind, and Arizona was three games back. Chicago held second on a tiebreaker. Thursday’s results shape the order; the top wild card hosts a best-of-three series starting Sept. 29. -
Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell appear in Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ video teaser
Taylor Swift unveiled a 13-second preview of her “Patient Zero” music video on CBS Mornings Thursday, Sept. 24. Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell co-star; the full video is set to premiere at the MTV Video Music Awards Sept. 27, and the single is due Friday, Sept. 25. -
Four-source $75.1 million package backs Monroe Hotel redevelopment
Marcus & Millichap's Institutional Property Advisors arranged a $75.1 million mid-construction recapitalization for The Monroe Hotel, an 89-key luxury boutique hotel being redeveloped in Miami Beach's Faena District. The hotel is scheduled to open in 2027. -
Liverpool’s Wirtz faces scrutiny after one assist in five Premier League games
Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz has one assist in five Premier League games this season, and the team has two wins and sits sixth. The article says the $156 million signing must make a more regular impact, but it is too early to write him off. -
Australia lets farm groups seek priority processing for worker visas
Grain Producers Australia says the government will let farm groups submit urgent farm-worker visa cases for priority processing before wheat, barley and canola harvests begin in coming weeks; the system’s capacity and ability to ensure rapid approvals remain unclear. -
Marvin Harrison Jr. points to several factors behind his low output
Arizona Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. says his low output reflects several factors, not one person’s failure. He has one catch through two games of the 2026-27 NFL season; in a Week 2 loss to Seattle, he was targeted four times. -
US 10-year Treasury yield hits 5.12%, highest since 2007
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield reached 5.12% Wednesday, its highest since 2007, amid rising oil prices and stronger-than-expected business activity. New York Fed President John Williams said it was reasonable to think the Fed may need another rate hike before year-end. -
Motley Fool writer says Palantir needs 61% annual revenue growth to justify valuation by 2028
A Motley Fool contributor says Palantir needs 61% annual revenue growth through 2028 to justify its $445 billion valuation at 40 times earnings; the author says even that would only make the stock reasonably valued, not deliver further returns. -
Field hockey and parenting: Kylie Kelce’s podcast invitation to Kate Middleton
Kylie Kelce invited Kate Middleton to join her Not Gonna Lie podcast to discuss field hockey and parenting, saying they share interests. After Kate’s shinty display in Scotland earlier this month, Kelce acknowledged the sport but joked it counted as a field-hockey win. -
Michael Pirotton sees low profile as possible edge against Johnny Fisher
Michael Pirotton says he is expected to lose this weekend’s heavyweight main event against Johnny Fisher, but believes his low profile could work in his favor. He says Fisher will face most of the pressure and that he is ready for whatever his opponent brings. -
Loverboy grabs his leash and pulls toward home after seeing rain
Loverboy, an Australian Cattle Dog mix, changed his mind about a walk after stepping onto wet pavement. In a video posted to Instagram, he takes the purple leash in his mouth and pulls toward the house, appearing to reject the rainy outing. -
Brazil bank projects 3.1% inflation for Q2 2028, trims growth outlook
Brazil’s central bank projected annual inflation at 3.1% in Q2 2028, near its 3% target and the key horizon for its November rate decision, and at the same level through Q1 2029. It lowered its 2026 growth forecast to 1.8% from 2.0% and projected 1.4% for 2027. -
Iran's roadmap to end war echoes June deal on ceasefire and Hormuz reopening
Iran has presented the US with a roadmap to end the war that echoes the countries’ June agreement: a 60-day ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and groundwork for further talks, The National reported. Donald Trump said US-Iran talks had momentum.
