Finance news summaries — Page 7
Essential facts and source links for recent finance stories.
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Berkshire boosts buybacks as Abel keeps dividends off the table
Under CEO Greg Abel, Berkshire bought back about $4.5 billion of its shares in the second quarter, versus $235 million in the first, and repurchased roughly $3.3 billion more in July. It paid no dividend, prioritizing buybacks and investments. -
Motley Fool writer estimates a $5,000 AMD stake could reach $7,500 by 2030
A Motley Fool writer estimates $5,000 invested in AMD could reach $7,500 by 2030 if its roughly $1 trillion valuation rises 50%. If AMD’s valuation holds steady through 2026, that requires about 14.5% annualized returns in 2027–30; the writer says stock gains are uncertain. -
The Motley Fool points to Robinhood and Solana for tokenization exposure
Michael Selig, CFTC chair, urged regulators to prepare for “mass tokenization.” McKinsey’s base case projects $1.9 trillion in tokenized assets by 2030, versus $38.6 billion in tradable assets today. The Motley Fool names Robinhood and Solana as investment options. -
Silver Lake seeks to block Endeavor appraisal claims in suit naming Icahn
Silver Lake sued in Delaware on Sept. 21, naming Carl Icahn and hedge funds and seeking to bar appraisal claims by investors who bought Endeavor shares after the 2024 buyout announcement. Endeavor went private in 2025 at $27.50 a share; the deal’s equity value was $13 billion. -
Alphabet shares were higher a year after 9 of 10 past drops of at least 15%
Alphabet shares are about 15% below their May record as revenue growth accelerated to 24% in Q2 2026. A review of 10 drops of at least 15% since 2012 found shares higher a year later in nine; the author sees a similar pattern but warns spending may pressure earnings. -
Sprinklr CEO sold 145,865 shares in an automatic tax-withholding transaction
Sprinklr CEO Rory P. Read sold 145,865 shares for $810,000 on Sept. 16 in an automatic “sell to cover” for taxes on vested stock units, not a discretionary sale. He retained 3,273,325 shares; Sprinklr stock fell 35% in the year through Sept. 25. -
Markets eye jobs, oil, rates and tech after a volatile week
After a volatile week that left the S&P 500 up 1.2%, investors are watching the September jobs report, Sept. 30 PCE inflation data and movements in interest rates, oil and tech stocks. The consensus forecast calls for 100,000 new jobs and 4.2% unemployment. -
Instacart accounting chief sold 3,017 shares under preset plan
Instacart Chief Accounting Officer Lisa Blackwood-Kapral sold 3,017 shares on Sept. 15 for about $142,000 under a Rule 10b5-1 plan set up in November 2025. She retained 37,715 directly held shares, worth $1.77 million at that day’s close. -
Zcash's 217% annual gain contrasts with a weak long-term record
Zcash has risen 217% this year and 90% in the past 30 days, but remains almost 75% below its price at launch in October 2016. The Motley Fool says momentum traders may consider it, while long-term investors likely have better buy-and-hold options. -
Daniel Sparks’ proposed 20-year Vanguard portfolio spreads $10,000 across three ETFs
Daniel Sparks proposes a 20-year Vanguard portfolio for $10,000: $5,000 in an S&P 500 ETF, plus $2,500 each in dividend and growth ETFs. Combined fees are about $3 a year; his plan depends on holding through downturns. -
Motley Fool sees Archer as better placed for Pentagon eVTOL work
Motley Fool’s analysis sees Archer Aviation better positioned than Joby Aviation for Pentagon eVTOL work, citing the hybrid-electric, autonomous Thunder aircraft it is developing with Anduril as the Defense Department shifts toward hybrid aircraft and autonomous flight. -
Costco’s five-year $10,000 scenarios range from $17,600 to nearly $25,000
A Motley Fool columnist says a $10,000 Costco investment could be worth about $17,600 in five years at 12% annual growth, $20,000 at 15% or nearly $25,000 at 20%. The writer cautions that 15% may be a stretch and 20% or more shouldn’t be assumed. -
Paychex raises PEO and insurance growth outlook as shares slide after Q1
Paychex shares fell over 5% after fiscal Q1 2027 results, while PEO and Insurance Solutions revenue rose 12% year over year to $367.6 million. It raised FY2027 segment growth guidance to 7%-8%; JPMorgan upgraded the stock to Neutral and raised its target to $115. -
Motley Fool analysis favors MPLX over Energy Transfer for dividend safety
The Motley Fool analysis favors MPLX over Energy Transfer for dividend safety, citing its longer record of annual increases and lower debt. MPLX yields 7.39% versus Energy Transfer’s 6.56%, but its distribution coverage is lower: 1.3x versus about 1.8x. -
Paychex shares fall despite EPS beat as revenue rises 6%
Paychex shares fell despite a fiscal 2027 Q1 earnings beat: revenue rose 6% to $1.6 billion and adjusted diluted EPS reached $1.34, above the $1.32 estimate. Full-year revenue growth guidance stayed at 5%–6%, while its largest segment, Management Solutions, grew 4%. -
JPMorgan sees 38% upside for Genius Sports with new $8 target
JPMorgan began coverage of Genius Sports with an Overweight rating and an $8 target, implying 38% upside from its Sept. 24 close of $5.80. Analyst Nielsen cited cash-flow gains, above-market growth and prediction-market upside not reflected in forecasts. -
Motley Fool says wait to buy Nike until it shows growth can return
Nike reports fiscal first-quarter 2027 results Oct. 1; The Motley Fool advises investors not to buy until the company proves it can revive revenue growth. Shares are at a 12-year low, nearly 80% below their 2021 peak, and analysts forecast revenue to fall 2% in fiscal 2027. -
Three stocks offer yields above SCHD’s 3% as ETF rises roughly 20% in 2026
Motley Fool says the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) rose roughly 20% in 2026 and yielded 3%; it highlights PepsiCo, Enterprise Products Partners and Realty Income, yielding 4.5%, 5.8% and 5.8%, as possible higher-income portfolio additions. -
Upstart’s committed financing could help if loan buyers pull back again
Upstart uses AI to price consumer loans for banks, selling them to third parties for fees. Buyer pullbacks in 2022–23 left it holding loans and losing money; it has returned to profit over the past year, and committed financing may help in another downturn. -
VIG’s dividend-growth strategy screens out the top-yielding quarter of eligible stocks
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) screens out the top 25% of eligible stocks by dividend yield, even though they have raised annual payouts for at least 10 straight years. Its index prioritizes dividend growth over high current income. -
AGNC's $0.12 dividend would take 17,783 shares to match a $2,134 mortgage
At AGNC Investment's recent $9.60 share price, about 17,783 shares would cost $170,717 and generate roughly $2,134 a month at its $0.12 monthly dividend—matching Bankrate's reported average mortgage payment before taxes. The income is not guaranteed. -
PepsiCo shares fall about 10% as Coca-Cola gains nearly 25% in 2026
PepsiCo shares are down about 10% in 2026; Coca-Cola is up nearly 25%, and the S&P 500 has gained 13%. The Motley Fool says PepsiCo’s weaker performance against Coca-Cola likely explains the gap: Q2 organic sales grew 2.4% at PepsiCo, versus 6% at Coca-Cola. -
Motley Fool writer spotlights rising dividends at PepsiCo, Unilever and McDonald’s
A Motley Fool writer named PepsiCo, Unilever and McDonald’s as dividend-stock picks, citing everyday demand and 2026 payout increases. PepsiCo’s quarterly dividend rose 4% to $1.48 per share, McDonald’s rose 4% to $1.93 per share, and Unilever’s rose 3% to €0.4664 per share. -
Intuit plans customer-acquisition reset to support long-term growth
At its Sept. 17 investor day, Intuit outlined plans to rebuild customer acquisition after years of relying on existing customers to spend more. By fiscal 2026 year-end, online paying customers numbered 8.9 million, up 3% year over year; average revenue per customer rose 15%. -
Why Matt DiLallo owns EPR Properties and Main Street Capital for monthly dividends
Motley Fool contributor Matt DiLallo says he owns EPR Properties and Main Street Capital for dividend income. At recent prices, EPR’s $0.31 monthly payout yields 6.4%; Main Street’s $0.265 monthly dividend yields 5.8%, rising to 8% with its quarterly supplement. -
General Mills beats Q1 forecasts as sales and adjusted earnings decline
General Mills’ fiscal 2027 first-quarter sales fell 3% year over year to $4.4 billion and adjusted EPS fell 13% in constant currency to 75 cents, but both beat analyst estimates. It reaffirmed its full-year outlook, including adjusted EPS of $3–$3.20. -
Analysts’ average Eli Lilly target is $1,325, about 11% above its price
The average 12–18-month price target for Eli Lilly is $1,325, about 11% above its current share price of $1,193; 25 of the 30 analysts covering the company rate it buy or strong buy. Targets range from Citigroup’s $1,600 to HSBC’s $940.
