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Why Tesla's Optimus Robot Might Have a Hollywood "Problem"

Key PointsHollywood portrays robots in homes, but real adoption starts in industry, where they are already in extensive use. Optimus will likely be used in factories and logistics

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IonQ's Massive Shift: Vertical Integration Raises High-Stakes Execution

IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) is evolving from a quantum computing specialist into a broader strategic technology platform. Record growth, vertical integration, and an ambitious hardware roadm

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CoreCivic Exec Sells 29,000 Shares, Netting Nearly $1 Million

Key PointsThe transaction was valued at $981,378.The sale reduced the executive's direct ownership of common stock by 15%.The analysts who rate the stock see more upside ahead over

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History Says All Bear Markets Have 1 Trait in Common -- and It's Fantastic News for Investors

Key PointsSeveral classic bear market indicators are currently flashing warning signs.Bear markets tend to be comparatively short-lived, and in the U.S., they have always been foll

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Opinion: Bristol Myers Squibb Is a Buy -- but the Real Reason Why Might Surprise Investors

Key PointsBristol Myers Squibb's cardiovascular drug Eliquis is set to lose patent protection in 2028.The company is busy bringing out new drugs and developing more to offset the r

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How $100 a Month Could Grow Into a 6-Figure Portfolio, According to History

Key PointsA $100-per-month investment seems like it wouldn't nearly be enough to make a difference.With consistent monthly investing and enough time, there's a clear path to substa

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IREN's Powerful AI Milestones Could Reshape Valuation, With Critical Risk

IREN (NASDAQ: IREN) just gained major validation from Microsoft and Nvidia as its AI infrastructure transformation accelerates. The question is whether these milestones can convinc

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The Ultimate Tech ETF to Buy With $5,000 Right Now

Key PointsThe iShares Semiconductor ETF is heavily concentrated in artificial intelligence and memory chipmakers.It has a long history of outperforming the S&P 500, and its top fiv

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Caterpillar's Power Generation Business Is Nearly as Big as Its Construction Segment. Here's What That Shift Means for the Stock's Multiple

Key PointsCaterpillar’s power and energy arm almost matched its construction unit’s revenue in Q2 of this year, while power’s profits exceeded construction’s.Given the growth and m

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IBM Could Be a Massive Winner as the Encryption Reset Becomes Urgent

IBM (NYSE: IBM) may have a multiyear opportunity hiding inside the shift to post-quantum security. The upside depends on whether IBM can turn its technical credibility and enterpri

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Why Abercrombie & Fitch Stock Skyrocketed This Week

Key PointsAbercrombie's earnings crushed expectations in fiscal Q2, and the company also posted a sales beat. The company issued a strong earnings forecast and guided for solid mid

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Do You Need $1 Million for a Comfortable Retirement? Here's the Truth.

Key PointsMany people focus on saving $1 million for retirement.If you have modest needs, you may be able to get by on much less. Rather than fixate on $1 million, focus on what sa

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Coca-Cola Just Hit an All-Time High After Surpassing $90 a Share. History Says This Is What Happens Next.

Key PointsCoca-Cola's stock is up 30% in 2026, more than double the S&P 500's gain.The beverage giant recently hit a new all-time high.Investors with a value bias should probably k

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Opinion: The Trump Administration's Bond Market Intervention Will Be a Spectacular Failure

Key PointsLong-duration Treasury bond yields have soared since the year began, with the 30-year yield recently hitting a 19-year high.On Aug. 19, the U.S. Treasury’s Scott Bessent

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The Critical Social Security Decision You May Have to Make After Your Spouse Dies

Key PointsA spouse's death may force you to choose between claiming a retirement benefit and a survivor benefit.You may be able to strategically delay one and then switch benefits

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TSMC vs. ASML: Which Semiconductor Giant Is the Better Stock Buy?

Key PointsTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is growing faster.ASML's stock gets a valuation boost due to its technology.10 stocks we like better than Taiwan Semiconductor Manufact

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Broadcom Stock Nears Earnings: Can AVGO Break $379 After Nvidia Rally?

TradingKey - Broadcom has one of the most anticipated semiconductor catalysts when it reports fiscal third quarter 2026 numbers after Wednesday’s close. Broadcom had a strong August 27, closing at $37

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Nobody's Talking About This Energy Company, but It's Quietly Signing the Power Deals Feeding the AI Build-Out

Key PointsClearway Energy's parent recently agreed to build more power for Google, which it will eventually drop down to its affiliate. Clearway also recently signed new power purc

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Tom Lee's Bitmine Continues to Buy Ethereum Hand Over Fist. Should Crypto Investors Be Doing the Same?

Key PointsBitmine is a digital asset treasury company that's buying lots of Ethereum.That bet hasn't paid off for the business so far.But it still could work out for individual inv

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The 1 Thing Every Investor Needs to Know About Surviving a Bear Market

Key PointsStocks suffer a bear market every three to four years.Although subsequent bull markets eventually unwind the damage inflicted by these bear markets, the beginning of thes

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Starting Out With $5,000? 3 Stocks That Could Pay You Income for Life.

Key PointsIncome investors should focus on companies with strong dividend histories and sound businesses. Diversification is important for investors, whether you have $5k or vastly

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ServiceTitan CFO Sherry David Sells 9,000 Shares for $817,500

Key Points9,000 shares were disposed of at $90.83 per share, totaling ~$817,500 in transaction value on August 14, 2026.The sale reduced the executive's direct equity position by 2

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Unity Software CFO Jarrod Yahes Sells 26,017 Shares for $1.2 Million

Key PointsThe CFO disposed of 26,017 shares on August 25, 2026, for a total transaction value of ~$1.2 million.This transaction involved shares equal to 4% of the insider's direct

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Could a Chinese Blacklist Be Bullish for Rare-Earth Stocks?

Key PointsChina instituted new export restrictions in June that affected companies like USA Rare Earth and MP Materials. Securing access to rare-earth minerals is a strategic prior

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Most Investors Want to Dump Tesla. I'm Not One of Them.

Key PointsTesla stock is down despite growth in revenue and vehicle deliveries.Its pivot into AI and robotics should open up higher-margin revenue streams.Seeing how those catalyst

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Apple Stock Nears $319 Breakout as iPhone Event and CEO Change Approach

TradingKey - Apple closed at $314.16, just below the resistance level at $319.10, as August entered its final weekend. Apple’s CEO John Ternus will take his new role on September 1, after which Apple

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Breakfast News: To Buy Nvidia or Not to Buy

Aug. 29, 2026Motley Fool Rule Breakers first recommended Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) at a split-adjusted price of $0.16 in April 2005. Our Breakers team recommended it again in 2009 at

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Boeing's Back in the Defense Business With a Big $131.2 Billion Order for New F-15 Fighters

Key PointsBoeing's defense business has undergone a remarkable turnaround over the past two years. After losing money in 2024, BDS is profitable again today -- albeit barely so far

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Would You Use a Debit Card That Offers 2% Cashback in Bitcoin? This Popular Cryptocurrency Exchange Thinks You Will.

Key PointsYou'll need to have sufficient assets in the company's system to get that full 2%.This plastic competes with a small number of other debit and credit cards that offer cry

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China Just Copied the SpaceX Falcon 9. Should SpaceX Investors Worry?

Key PointsChina landed its first reusable space rocket last week.Blue Origin landed a reusable New Glenn last year.SpaceX is no longer the only game in town when it comes to reusab

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