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Jon Quast, The Motley Fool January 17, 2026 at 8:39 PM Key Points The artificial intelligence (AI) train is barreling ahead at full speed, but there are a couple of areas of concern. The market could respond negatively if concerns are confirmed, but the long-term outlook remains bright. 10 stocks we like better than Alphabet…

Bibhu Pattnaik January 17, 2026 at 6:53 PM In a recent interview, billionaire investor Warren Buffett discussed a variety of subjects, including his struggles to find a suitable large-scale investment for Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK), his decision to refrain from political commentary, his unique parenting style and how to find good businesses. Buffett revealed that despite having nearly $400 billion…

President Trump’s power over the Federal Reserve will be front and center at the Supreme Court next week. The justices on Wednesday will hear arguments on whether Trump can fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook over accusations of mortgage fraud.  Looming over it all is the Justice Department’s criminal investigation into Jerome Powell, the Fed’s chair,…

Nvidia got its start as a gaming hardware company, but it’s now focused on the AI processor space. Explosive growth for AI GPU sales has made long-term Nvidia shareholders rich. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has changed the world, but it didn’t get its start as a company focused…

The Social Security insolvency date has moved up to 2033, according to the Social Security administration — a shift that’s getting a lot of attention as Americans think about retirement. While it does not mean benefits are about to disappear, it does change the math around timing and risk. If future payments are reduced, starting…

Bitcoin price has shown mild bearish pressure in recent sessions as global markets remain uncertain and traders adopt a cautious stance. BTC has struggled to build strong upside momentum, yet downside remains contained.  Notably, strong demand for spot Bitcoin ETFs suggests investor positioning may be shifting toward a more constructive outlook. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded…

Long-term compounding is truly the eighth wonder of the world. For those seeking financial security in retirement, there’s a saying all young people should take to heart: Time in the market is far more important than “timing the market.” In other words, one doesn’t have to invest vast sums of money to reach a healthy…

Making passive income isn’t easy, but it’s achievable with these stocks. I have often wished the “easy button” featured in Staples’ commercials years ago was a real thing. It would make investing, well, easier. Unfortunately, there is no easy button in real life. However, if you’re an income investor, a strategy exists that comes close.…

This week was a rollercoaster ride for the crypto market. The week kicked off with a promising Senate bill that would give Dogecoin the same regulatory treatment as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), only for the bill to stall later in the week. Meanwhile, Bitcoin and other leading cryptocurrencies experienced a dip. Despite the turmoil, ARK Invest…