Finance news summaries — Page 13
Essential facts and source links for recent finance stories.
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Emerald Wealth sees H World reaching about 20,000 hotels by decade’s end
Emerald Wealth Partners’ Q2 2026 letter said H World Group had more than 13,000 hotels and could reach about 20,000 by the end of the decade, with a longer-term opportunity to exceed 30,000 as China’s branded lodging market consolidates. -
Emerald Wealth Partners adds to Booking Holdings, citing AI growth potential
Emerald Wealth Partners’ Growth Equity Strategy said it added to Booking Holdings in Q2 2026, citing Booking.com management’s use of AI and what it called a path to double-digit growth at a moderate multiple. The strategy returned 17.5% net, versus 19.0% for its benchmark. -
Chitoori Satish sold 2,870 Bloom Energy shares to cover RSU tax withholding
Bloom Energy’s Chitoori Satish sold 2,870 shares for $775,072 on Sept. 16, 2026, an SEC filing shows. The non-discretionary sale solely covered tax withholding on restricted stock unit settlement under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 plan; he retained 202,494 shares. -
Motley Fool lists five growth ETFs as Nasdaq hits a record
After the Nasdaq Composite hit an all-time high this week, The Motley Fool named five growth ETFs it recommends: Invesco QQQ, Vanguard Morningstar Growth, Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth, Vanguard Information Technology and Global X AI & Technology. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
AI panel examines a “human survival premium” and adoption beyond tech
One Yahoo Finance panelist said markets contain a “human survival premium,” citing an estimated $150 trillion global market cap when microcaps and frontier stocks are included. Panelists also discussed cheaper AI’s potential benefits for users. -
Peter Andersen says 10-year yields above 5% don't dictate stock values
Andersen Capital Management CEO Peter Andersen said he is not worried about the 10-year Treasury yield above 5%, arguing rates alone do not dictate stock values. Companies with strong cash flow, he said, can better handle higher costs than heavily indebted firms. -
Mbappé ends nearly 20-year Nike partnership and signs with On
Kylian Mbappé ended his nearly 20-year Nike partnership and signed with On on Sept. 18 as a global ambassador, with plans to help design footwear and apparel. On entered football this year and plans to launch its first products in the category in 2027. -
AMD's $1 trillion milestone puts its AI growth case and valuation under scrutiny
AMD’s market value topped $1 trillion for the first time on Sept. 21, after its shares rose nearly 10% to close at $615.52. Insider Monkey says AI demand and customer commitments support growth, but argues the valuation depends on AMD taking market share from NVIDIA. -
CRS analysis: Nearly 46% of U.S. households had no retirement account
CRS analysis of the Federal Reserve’s 2022 survey found nearly 46% of U.S. households had no retirement savings account, while about 4.6% held more than $1 million in retirement assets. Moneywise outlines five levels, from none to $2 million-plus. -
Visa and Wells Fargo may weather high U.S. rates, analysis says
Under Chair Kevin Warsh, the FOMC raised its benchmark rate by a quarter point to 3.75%-4%. September projections show most policymakers expect no cuts until at least 2028. The analysis says Visa and Wells Fargo may hold up if rates stay high. -
Gucci puts two China-made sneakers on sale, says Italy stays central
Gucci has begun selling two sneaker models labeled “Made in China,” including Demna’s first design for the brand, the Drip. It says technical capabilities drove the choice, while Italy remains central to manufacturing and no broader shift outside Italy is planned. -
Silver futures dip below $64 as FedWatch puts October hike odds at 75.3%
Silver futures opened at $64.92 an ounce on Sept. 24, 0.1% below Wednesday’s close, and fell to $63.99 by 7:23 a.m. ET. Amid inflation concerns, CME FedWatch showed 75.3% odds of an October Fed hike and 58.6% of another in December. -
Four ETFs the article highlights for a more defensive portfolio
The article presents four ETFs as options for a more defensive portfolio amid recession fears: QUAL for quality stocks, VDC for consumer staples, USMV for lower volatility and VGIT for intermediate-term Treasuries. It favors a defensive tilt over moving entirely to cash. -
Gold futures fall below $4,300 as inflation worries weigh on prices
December gold futures fell to $4,293.20 per troy ounce by 7:04 a.m. ET Thursday, after opening at $4,324.40. The article linked the decline to mounting inflation concerns, citing Treasury yields at their highest since 2007 and Brent crude above $104 a barrel. -
After Clarity Act stalls in Senate, SEC and CFTC may shape 2027 crypto rules
The Senate voted Sept. 15 not to advance the Clarity Act, though another attempt remains possible after the Nov. 3 election. If it does not pass, The Motley Fool says SEC and CFTC rulemaking is the likeliest path for crypto regulation in 2027. -
Goldman names Microsoft its top AI pick after leadership meetings
Goldman Sachs named Microsoft its top artificial-intelligence pick after meeting company leaders in Europe and San Francisco. It maintains a Buy rating, citing a $51 billion fourth-quarter rise in remaining performance obligations, all from enterprise customers. -
Tesla's Nevada Semi plant is set to open as investors await scale-up evidence
Tesla will open its Sparks, Nevada, Semi factory Thursday as investors seek proof the electric truck can scale. The plant is designed for up to 50,000 trucks a year; its first truck came off the high-volume line in late April, but full ramp-up is still ahead. -
Former Meta CTO Mike Schroepfer outlines wave-powered AI data center concept
Former Meta CTO Mike Schroepfer described a proposed floating AI inference center powered by wave-energy buoys. The buoys would use their motion to pump water that runs turbines; Starlink would provide connectivity, while cold seawater would aid cooling. -
Three conditions are needed for Social Security’s $4,152 maximum at 67
The maximum Social Security benefit at age 67 is $4,152 a month in 2026, but few qualify: applicants need at least 35 years of work, maximum taxable earnings in each of their 35 highest-earning years, and must wait until 67 to claim. The 2026 earnings cap is $184,500. -
Some workers are retiring early amid stock gains; a downturn could send them back to work
Some workers are retiring early as rising stocks boost their 401(k) balances, but a downturn could erode savings and lead some to return to work. Separately, an AARP survey found 6% of retirees had “unretired” in the first half of 2026, largely because they needed money. -
Motley Fool highlights SentinelOne and Fortinet as AI-security stocks
Motley Fool presents SentinelOne and Fortinet as AI-cybersecurity stocks for about $5,000. Its article reports first-half 2026 revenue of $569 million at SentinelOne, up 21%, and nearly $3.9 billion at Fortinet, up 23%; Fortinet's net income topped $1.1 billion. -
If QQQ’s 21% annualized return persists, $10,000 could top $3 million in 30 years
Invesco QQQ Trust posted a 572% total return over the decade through Sept. 22. If its 21% annualized return since 2016 held for 30 years, $10,000 invested today would exceed $3 million; the author warns that past performance may not continue. -
Penguin Solutions shares rebound before Oct. 6 report, still more than 30% below July peak
Penguin Solutions reports fiscal fourth-quarter results Oct. 6 after a late-summer rebound. Up 188% in 2026, its stock remains more than 30% below its early-July all-time high; investors will watch integrated-memory growth and possible fiscal 2027 guidance. -
US stock futures fall as Middle East conflict persists ahead of Trump-Xi summit
U.S. stock futures fell Thursday as the unresolved Middle East conflict pushed Brent above $100 a barrel and investors awaited Donald Trump’s summit with Xi Jinping. At 5:25 a.m. ET, Nasdaq 100 futures were down 1.01%, S&P 500 futures 0.57% and Dow futures 0.33%.
