Economy news summaries — Page 3
Essential facts and source links for recent economy stories.
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Reza Satchu argues judgment is key for investors in the AI era
Harvard lecturer and entrepreneur Reza Satchu says investors should weigh leaders’ judgment as AI makes data and analysis easier to replicate. On a Motley Fool podcast, he said judgment can be developed through consequential decisions and calibrated risk. -
NextEra and Realty Income offer two long-term dividend strategies
Motley Fool highlights NextEra Energy and Realty Income as long-term dividend options: management expects NextEra’s dividend to grow about 6% annually from year-end 2026 through 2028, while Realty Income yields roughly 5% and pays monthly; NextEra’s yield is around 3%. -
Motley Fool analysis expects Nvidia to beat AMD over the next year
A Motley Fool analysis predicts Nvidia shares will outperform AMD over the next 12 months, citing a lower valuation: about 15 times projected fiscal 2028 earnings versus AMD at 40 times projected 2027 earnings. AMD has climbed 187% in 2026, compared with Nvidia’s 22%. -
ServiceTitan CEO sold shares worth $180,000 to cover taxes on vested awards
ServiceTitan CEO Ara Mahdessian sold 3,147 shares for $180,000 on Sept. 17 in a required “sell to cover” transaction for taxes on vested restricted stock units. He retained about 8.7 million derivative shares; the stock hit a 52-week low the next day. -
Ackman’s fund returns to Netflix with a stake worth about $950 million
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square has opened a new Netflix position worth about $950 million, equal to 4.9% of its $19.47 billion 13F portfolio at the end of June 2026. Ackman sold his previous stake in 2022 at a loss of more than $400 million. -
Hoplark files for Chapter 7 liquidation; 2025 revenue was about $630,000
Hoplark Inc., parent of the alcohol-free beverage brand, filed for Chapter 7 liquidation in Colorado on Aug. 28. Its filing reported 2025 revenue of about $630,000, down from $9.3 million in 2024, and suggested it may sue Brooklyn Brewery. -
El Niño could affect Fonterra’s milk growth late in 2026/27
New Zealand dairy group Fonterra says El Niño could affect milk-volume growth toward the end of its 2026/27 season. Accounting for the risk, it forecasts fiscal 2027 underlying earnings of 65 to 85 New Zealand cents per share, with a midpoint slightly above FY26’s 71 cents. -
Tim Draper urges Apple and Meta to hold four weeks of expenses in Bitcoin
Draper urged Apple and Meta to hold Bitcoin worth at least four weeks of operating expenses, calling it “irresponsible” not to. In a Sept. 21 interview, he cited U.S. spending and possible hyperinflation or very high interest rates. -
Securitize shares hit a record, then close up 10.46% at $14.36
Securitize (NYSE: SECZ) set a new all-time intraday high of $14.86 Wednesday, then closed up 10.46% at $14.36. Cantor Fitzgerald initiated a buy recommendation with a $21.20 target; Rosenblatt also recommended buying and raised its target to $13 from $11. -
Tomales Bay property with Marshall Store enters market at $13 million
A 16.7-acre waterfront property on Tomales Bay that includes the Marshall Store restaurant is on the market for $13 million, the first time it has been offered for sale. The site has 2,500 feet of shoreline, four parcels, multiple buildings and two docks. -
Fastly sets 14%–21% annual growth target through 2029; shares jump 13.69%
At its Investor Day, Fastly set a 14%–21% compound annual growth target through 2029, with a $1.1 billion–$1.3 billion goal; it also forecast 20%–22% operating and 67%–71% gross margins. Shares rose 13.69% Wednesday to close at $29.65. -
Sugar Factory closes at least five U.S. restaurants, leaving Illinois and Michigan without locations
Sugar Factory has permanently closed at least five U.S. restaurants since early 2026, in Miami, Chicago, Rosemont, Jacksonville and Detroit. The closures leave Illinois and Michigan without a location; reasons varied by site, with some not publicly disclosed. -
FreshRealm bankruptcy disrupts Blue Apron and Marley Spoon orders
Blue Apron and Marley Spoon customers report missing ingredients, incomplete boxes and missed deliveries during the supplier transition. Misfits Market says inventory counts reported in FreshRealm’s bankruptcy were wrong, leaving it scrambling for ingredients. -
Gen Z’s full-time pay topped millennials’, but its employment-population ratio lagged, report finds
A Zety report comparing early-career cohorts found Gen Z had lower unemployment but a lower employment-population ratio than millennials, averaging 65.8% versus 67.9%. Full-time Gen Z workers’ median inflation-adjusted weekly earnings were $756, $82 higher than millennials’. -
Bitcoin rally lifts Tesla’s holdings by $123 million in a week
Bitcoin’s roughly 14% rally in a week added about $122.6 million to Tesla’s 11,509-BTC holdings, bringing their estimated value close to $1 billion, according to Arkham Intelligence. The gain is unrealized; Tesla has not disclosed recent Bitcoin purchases or sales. -
John Divine eyes VIX and natural gas as U.S. oil reserve hits lowest since 1983
The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve stands at 285 million barrels, its lowest level since 1983. Analyst John Divine says Washington has little room to curb oil prices; he sees a sustained VIX above $21-$23 as a stock-risk signal and natural gas as a possible hedge. -
Walmart plans seven new Canadian Supercentres for 2026–27
Walmart plans seven new Supercentres in Canada between 2026 and 2027, in Hamilton, Fort McMurray, Tsuut'ina Nation, Sherbrooke, Edmonton, Ottawa and Brampton. The openings are part of Walmart Canada's broader $6.5 billion investment in its stores and supply chain. -
Motley Fool analysis favors Salesforce over UiPath for 2026
A Motley Fool analysis favors Salesforce over UiPath for 2026, citing Salesforce’s nearly $41.5 billion in FY2026 revenue and about $7.5 billion in net income. UiPath returned to profit with $282.3 million net income on $1.6 billion revenue after an FY2025 loss. -
Fernando Mendoza starts US Bank-backed series to teach Gen Z about finance
Fernando Mendoza is starting “Finance with Fernando,” a US Bank-backed series intended to give Gen Z a practical guide to personal finance. Subscribers can learn about 401(k) contributions and may get LinkedIn recommendations from Mendoza, which he calls the “ultimate prize.” -
Proposed East Carson district could raise about $500,000 a year
South Side leaders propose an East Carson Street improvement district that supporters say could raise about $500,000 a year from commercial property owners for business recruitment and corridor upgrades; City Council has not taken final action. -
Bilt members get a new Amtrak points option at a 2:1 ratio
As of Sept. 23, Bilt members can transfer points to Amtrak Guest Rewards at a 2:1 ratio: 1,000 Bilt points become 500 Amtrak points. In a $22 Charleston–Savannah fare example, the article calculates a redemption value of about 1.1 cents per Bilt point. -
ATM withdrawal limits vary by bank, account and machine
ATM cash limits vary by bank, account and sometimes customer; a specific machine may also cap each transaction below the bank’s daily limit. Examples cited include $3,000 at an in-branch Chase ATM and $1,000 per day at American Express National Bank. -
Vanguard's VT beat VWO over five years but offered a lower yield
Over five years, a hypothetical $1,000 investment in Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT) grew to $1,672, versus $1,365 in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO). Both charge 0.06%; VWO's trailing dividend yield was 2.4%, compared with 1.8% for VT. -
Target’s optional employee apparel line comes at workers’ expense
Target introduced Collection186, an expanded red-themed apparel line for store employees, but it is optional and workers must pay if they buy it. Target says it offers more wardrobe choices; staff may instead wear other clothes that meet the dress code. -
Why Leo Sun says long-term investors needn’t fear a future recession
Leo Sun says another U.S. recession is inevitable after 10 official recessions since 1957, but he is not worried. He points to the S&P 500’s recoveries and roughly 10% average annual total return since 1957, and sees declines as buying opportunities. -
AppLovin shares fall 4% after analyst warns market share isn’t growing
AppLovin shares fell 4% Wednesday after Edgewater Research analyst Joe Wittine warned that the company was not expanding market share and might face pressure from rivals, including Unity. He forecast fourth-quarter sequential revenue growth of 8% to 9%, below analyst consensus. -
U.S. consumers report $45 a month in forgotten free-trial charges, survey finds
A Dimers survey of 2,000 U.S. consumers found 79% said they had signed up for a free trial, intended to cancel, then forgot and were charged. The reported average cost was $45 a month, or about $540 a year; monthly averages reached $98 in Washington and $90 in North Carolina.
