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Bill Gates Has Nearly 30% of His $35 Billion Portfolio in 1 Stock and It's Not Microsoft
Key PointsThe Gates Foundation owns a stock portfolio worth about $35 billion.The top holding isn't Microsoft, but Berkshire Hathaway.Warren Buffett and Bill Gates are the foundation's top donors, and both contribute shares of stock. 10 stocks we like better than Berkshire Hathaway › The Gates Found...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 18
Protagonist climbs after FDA approves oral psoriasis drug
Shares of Protagonist Therapeutics PTGX.O rise 4.4% to $101.50 premarketDrugmaker says U.S. FDA approved its and partner Johnson & Johnson's JNJ.N oral drug Icotyde, which delivers skin clearance in patients with a form of plaque psoriasisIcotyde was jointly discovered by Protagonist and JNJ...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Is Bitcoin a Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2026?
Key PointsInvestors have been more risk-averse this year, pushing Bitcoin's value down significantly.But nothing has fundamentally changed with Bitcoin, and the crypto enjoys more government and institutional acceptance than ever.10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has alre...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 18
Gold miners down as bullion prices edge lower on hawkish Fed bets
U.S.-listed shares of gold miners down premarket, tracking decline in bullion prices GOL/Spot gold XAU= down 2.1% at $4,901.67/ounce, its lowest level since February 18Gold prices fall as investors weigh the risk of a more hawkish U.S. Federal Reserve policy stance, with high oil prices fueling conc...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Here's Why Google's $185 Billion AI Bet in 2026 Could Either Be a Masterstroke or Its Biggest Mistake
Key PointsWhile Alphabet was perceived for a time as a laggard in the AI race, it's now seen as a leader.Its stock price climbed nearly 66% in 2025. The markets are now worried about the size of Alphabet's capital expenditures, which could reach $185 billion in 2026.10 stocks we like better than Al...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 18
Biomerica rises after securing first major European order for stomach infection test
Shares of diagnostics maker Biomerica BMRA.O rise 8.2% to $2.25 premarketCo says it secured its first commercial European order for its Hp Detect stool test from one of Europe’s largest lab chainsTest detects H. pylori, a common stomach bacteria that can cause ulcers and stomach cancer and is hard t...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Silver miners fall as inflation fears bolster hawkish Fed bets
U.S.-listed shares of silver miners fall premarket, tracking prices of the white metal GOL/Spot silver XAG= down 1.2% at $78.29/ouncePrices fall as investors weigh the risk of a more hawkish U.S. Federal Reserve policy stance, with elevated oil prices increasing concerns over inflationShares of mine...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Trade Desk falls amid downgrades and Publicis audit
Advertising tech firm Trade Desk's TTD.O shares fall 4.3% to $24 premarketStifel downgrades to "hold" from "buy," cuts PT to $26 from $48, still implying a 3.7% upside to stock's last closeRosenblatt cuts to "neutral" from "buy," cuts PT to $25 from $36, imply...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
3 Consumer Staples Stocks That Can Withstand AI Disruption
Key PointsWith such a powerful brand that resonates with consumers around the world, Coca-Cola's durability is impressive. Costco proves that consumers still love the in-person shopping experience, even with the rise of e-commerce. Decades in the future, investors can be certain that Procter & Gambl...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 18
2 High-Yield Dividend ETFs I Would Buy Right Now and Why
Key PointsDividend stocks and ETFs have staged an impressive comeback in 2026.Among those performing best this year are some previous laggards that have been largely forgotten.These two dividend ETFs offer portfolios that are very different from both the S&P 500 and the typical dividend stock portfo...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 18
SailPoint falls after forecasting Q1 revenue below estimates
Shares of cybersecurity firm SailPoint SAIL.O fall 13.1% to $12.79 premarketSAIL expects Q1 FY27 revenue between $273 million and $277 million, compared with analysts' average estimate of $284 million - data compiled by LSEGSays Q4 revenue up 23% year-on-year at $295 million vs. estimates of $29...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Argus Research raises PT on Air Products
Argus Research raises PT on paint supplier Air Products APD.N to $316 from $265The new PT represents a premium of 10.4% to the stock's last closeBrokerage says that while the near-term environment has been challenging with industrial demand weakness and high input costs, it expects conditions to...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
i-80 Gold slides after unveiling $200 million convertible bonds offering
Nevada-focused mining company i-80 Gold's IAUX.A shares slide 14.2% to $1.39 premarketIAUX unveils offering of $200 million unsecured convertible bonds due 2031Proceeds will be used to fund IAUX's five gold projects, resource expansion, infill drilling and refurbishing the Lone Tree processi...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Why April Could Be the Turning Point Rivian Investors Have Been Waiting for
Key PointsTesla owes a lot of its success to its Model Y crossover EV model.Rivian expects to launch its first Model Y competitor next month.10 stocks we like better than Rivian Automotive › Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) investors had an exciting 2025. Last year, shares of the electric vehicle (E...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 18
Starbucks shares dip as RBC downgrades to 'sector perform'
Shares of coffee giant Starbucks RIC fall ~1% to $96.62 premarketRBC Capital Markets downgrades to "sector perform" from "outperform" Brokerage says ongoing labor costs and future investment needs make it harder to support an outperform ratingIt sees room for North America top-line g...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Nebius stabilizes after boosted $4 bln convertible bonds sale
Shares of AI infrastructure firm Nebius Group NBIS.O trading around the flat line premarket and recently up 0.2% at $116.51 after above-target raiseAmsterdam-based co announces pricing private offerings of $2.25 bln 1.25% convertible bonds (CBs) due 2031 and $1.75 bln 2.625% CBs due 2033Initial conv...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
G2 Investment Partners Initiates a New Position in Xometry
Key PointsG2 Investment Partners created a new position in Xometry.It owned 221,679 shares valued at $13.2 million.The position represents 3.1% of fund AUM10 stocks we like better than Xometry › According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated Feb. 17, G2 Investment Partners Man...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 18
Fintech lender SoFi disputes short seller Muddy Waters' report, considers legal action
March 17 (Reuters) - California-based fintech lender SoFi Technologies SOFI.O said on Tuesday that it may explore legal action against short seller Muddy Waters Research, calling its report "factually inaccurate and misleading."Muddy Waters earlier on Tuesday revealed a short position in SoF...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Is It Time to Load Up On Beaten-Down SentinelOne Stock?
Key PointsSentinelOne is still delivering strong revenue growth.Adoption of its AI cybersecurity solutions continues to pick up.Yet, the stock is very cheap compared to its peers. 10 stocks we like better than SentinelOne › SentinelOne (NYSE: S) shares are down more than 20% over the past year, desp...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 18
