Finance news summaries — Page 7
Essential facts and source links for recent finance stories.
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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%. -
Monster led Coca-Cola for 10 years; Coke could outperform in the next decade
With dividends reinvested, $10,000 in Monster Beverage grew to $35,890 from 2016 to 2026, versus $27,930 in Coca-Cola. The Motley Fool says Coke could outperform over the next decade as growth revives, while Monster faces slower-growth concerns and a higher valuation. -
Buffett steps down as Berkshire chair; Apple, AmEx and Coca-Cola stakes may stay for decades
Warren Buffett has stepped down as Berkshire chairman; Greg Abel is CEO, and Buffett’s son Howard is set to chair the board. The Motley Fool expects Berkshire’s Apple, American Express and Coca-Cola stakes to remain in its portfolio for decades. -
Turkish Airlines firms 100 Boeing 737 MAX jets, with 50 more optional
Turkish Airlines has confirmed a firm order for 100 Boeing 737-8 jets, with options for 50 more and substitution rights for the larger 737-10. Announced Sept. 23, the deal supports its target of operating more than 800 aircraft by 2033. -
CoreWeave’s Wall Street target implies 63% upside, but risks remain
Yahoo Finance puts CoreWeave’s average price target at $141.39, implying about 63% upside from current levels. Q2 revenue rose 112% to $2.6 billion, but the AI-computing provider reported a $49 million operating loss and a loss per share of $1.14. -
US set to reopen Santa Teresa port for Mexican cattle; beef prices may stay high
The US is set to resume Mexican cattle imports Thursday at Santa Teresa, New Mexico, the border’s largest livestock-inspection port. Officials expect 750 to 1,600 cattle daily, but they take five to eight months to reach slaughter, delaying possible beef-price relief. -
Treasury basis-trade capital falls 20% this year to $1.2 trillion, Morgan Stanley estimates
Capital committed to leveraged Treasury basis trades fell 20% this year to $1.2 trillion, Morgan Stanley estimates, as the profit opportunity narrows. The pullback centers on two- and five-year futures; the bank says it sees no evidence of broad market stress. -
U.S. purchase mortgage rates diverge as 30-year fixed rises to 6.98%
Zillow’s Sept. 24 national averages showed mixed purchase rates: the 30-year fixed rose 6 basis points to 6.98%, while the 15-year fixed fell 6 basis points to 6.42% and the 5/1 ARM dropped 29 basis points to 6.70%. The 30-year fixed refinance rate was 6.98%. -
At a hypothetical 10% return, $500 monthly in VIG could reach $1.13 million in 30 years
At a hypothetical 10% annual return, investing $500 each month in Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) could grow to about $1.13 million in 30 years. Since launching in 2006, the fund has averaged 10.2% annual returns. -
Cooper Companies board retains CooperSurgical, lifts buyback cap to $3 billion
Cooper Companies ended its strategic review and will keep CooperSurgical. Its board unanimously judged sale offers not in shareholders’ best interest and raised the buyback authorization from $2 billion to $3 billion; $445 million has been repurchased this fiscal year. -
Gen Z workers seek workplace perks, with 27% receiving stock awards
A 2025 Bank of America survey found 27% of full-time Gen Z workers receive stock awards, more than any previous generation, as young employees seek workplace perks such as 401(k)s and health savings accounts. The survey covered 941 full-time employees with 401(k) plans. -
Amazon shares may offer indirect Anthropic exposure before a possible IPO
Amazon could give investors indirect Anthropic exposure before a possible IPO, having invested $13 billion in the startup and committed up to $20 billion more. The Wall Street Journal says some advisers suggested waiting until November so Anthropic could present Q3 financials. -
Motley Fool favors Nvidia over SpaceX in its outlook toward 2028
After Elon Musk said SpaceX would use Nvidia’s Vera Rubin hardware exclusively, The Motley Fool’s analysis names Nvidia the better buy looking toward 2028, citing a lower estimated sales multiple. SpaceX is growing quickly but reported an operating loss. -
SpaceX IPO schedule makes 319 million more shares eligible for insider sales
On Sept. 24, some SpaceX insiders became eligible to sell another 319 million shares, the 105th day after its IPO, The Motley Fool reports. The article puts their potential selling pressure at about $48.7 billion; eligibility does not mean the shares were sold. -
Oil, Treasury yields and earnings may shape the S&P 500’s next move
The S&P 500 has gained more than 13% in 2026 despite stalling over the past month. Motley Fool writer Bram Berkowitz points to oil prices and supply, long-term Treasury yields and S&P 500 earnings estimates as gauges of whether the market can keep rising. -
Motley Fool writer says Meta could reach $3 trillion by 2028
Meta Platforms’ shares rose 11% on Monday as Muse gained popularity, putting its market value at $1.91 trillion. Motley Fool contributor Anthony Di Pizio says the company could reach $3 trillion by 2028, though rising AI infrastructure costs may weigh on earnings. -
Major U.S. bond managers favor selective investments amid market turmoil
Many of the eight leading U.S. bond managers overseeing nearly $700 billion favor selective, higher-quality holdings over big bets amid inflation, deficits and AI debt. The Bloomberg Aggregate Index is down 1% this year, its worst since 2022. -
Why the author prefers Walmart’s dividend record to Costco’s special payouts
Costco’s regular dividend yields 0.6%, and it sometimes adds special payouts; Walmart yields 0.9% and has raised its dividend for 53 years straight. The article’s author says he would rather own Walmart for its more consistent payout. -
US-China AI notification plan remains uncertain as summit talks continue
The US has proposed an AI notification channel with China, but Beijing has not said if it will join, leaving the plan's scope unclear as the summit continues through Friday. One policy analyst said it sounded informal and would likely fall short of a direct hotline. -
Motley Fool argues rising rates could favor State Street’s XLF ETF
The Motley Fool article argues State Street’s Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) could be attractive as interest rates rise: financial companies may benefit, and the fund trades at just over 15 times forward earnings, versus 20 for Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF.
