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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Sparks

AWS Accelerates to 13-Year High as Amazon's AI Bet Triggers Stock Selloff

Amazon's AWS cloud division hits fastest growth in 13 quarters amid $200B AI spending spree, causing 9% YTD stock decline despite record operating cash flow.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Prnewswire

Minerva Foods Posts Record R$54.8B Revenue as Exports Drive 61% Growth

Minerva Foods achieves record R$54.8 billion revenue in 2025, up 61% YoY, with R$848.3 million net income and R$1.5 billion free cash flow.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Foelber

Oracle Bets It's AI's Winner, Not Victim, as SaaS Model Faces Disruption

Oracle acknowledges AI disrupts SaaS but positions itself as the disruptor. The company embeds AI agents into cloud apps free while expanding OCI, though surging debt and declining cash flow pose investor risks.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Sparks

Ferrari Stock Tumbles 29% on Growth Slowdown: Is the Dip a Buying Opportunity?

Ferrari stock fell 29% in six months after revising growth targets to 5% annually. Strong margins, cash flow, and buybacks may offer attractive entry points for long-term investors.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matt Dilallo

Oil Giants Face $60B Windfall as Crude Prices Surge Past $100

U.S. oil companies poised for $60B+ in extra free cash flow as WTI and Brent crude remain elevated due to Iran supply concerns.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Usa News Group

Gold Supercycle Fuels Cash Bonanza for High-Margin Miners

Gold prices surge toward $6,300/oz amid record ETF demand, positioning major producers for unprecedented free cash flow generation.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Foelber

Oracle's AI Bet: Why $553B Backlog Justifies Massive Data Center Spending

Oracle defends aggressive AI infrastructure spending through record $553B backlog and 32% gross margins, pledging sustainability without additional capital raises.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Lawrence Rothman, Cfa

Dividend Kings Show Path to Stable Returns: $CL and $AWR Lead Pack

Colgate-Palmolive and American States Water emerge as top dividend stocks with 50+ years of consecutive increases and yields exceeding S&P 500 average.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Saxena White P.A.

Saxena White Files Expanded Securities Lawsuit Against Kyndryl Over Cash Flow Misstatements

Saxena White filed expanded securities class action against Kyndryl for allegedly misleading investors on free cash flow metrics across an 18-month period amid governance failures.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Itai Smidt

Broadcom's AI Boom Masks Valuation Disconnect: $324 Stock Lags Analyst Targets

Broadcom's exceptional Q1 FY2026 results—$19.3B revenue, 106% AI chip growth—suggest significant undervaluation versus $431-$470 analyst targets.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Micah Zimmerman

Signet Jewelers Bets Big on Lab Diamonds—Can It Capitalize in 2026?

Signet Jewelers leverages lab-grown diamonds for growth, claiming 5% of a $43B market with strong cash generation and upside potential, but faces execution and spending risks.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Geoffrey Seiler

Adobe Stock Plunges 25% YTD Despite Strong Growth: Is the Dip Overblown?

Adobe stock down 25% YTD despite double-digit growth, record cash flow, and strong AI momentum. Depressed valuation suggests significant overreaction.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matt Dilallo

Oil Giants' 30% Rally Masks Deeper Value Story as Energy Sector Rebalances

Three major oil stocks surge 30% in 2026 amid geopolitical tensions, but structural improvements suggest value persists even as crude moderates.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jonathan Ponciano

Tabor Asset Management Bets $10M on Mohawk as Housing Recovery Takes Hold

Tabor Asset Management invests $9.79 million in Mohawk Industries, signaling confidence in flooring recovery as housing cycle turns positive.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Timothy Fries

AMAT's 15% Dividend Hike Signals Confidence Amid AI Boom, But Valuation Risks Loom

Applied Materials raises dividend 15% with decade-long 18% CAGR, capitalizing on AI infrastructure demand. Stock trades at 35x earnings versus historical 18.7x average.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··John Ballard

Oracle Posts Best Quarter in 15 Years as AI Boom Fuels Cloud Dominance

Oracle posts best quarter in 15 years with 20%+ growth. $553B revenue visibility and AI momentum position the company for continued strength through 2026.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matt Dilallo

Occidental Petroleum Lags Oil Rally on Market Skepticism About Price Durability

Occidental Petroleum rose 9% while Brent crude surged 70% on Iran tensions, signaling market skepticism about sustained high prices due to U.S. strategic reserves and Strait of Hormuz stabilization efforts.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Dave Kovaleski

Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks Offer Attractive Income for 2026 Investors

Western Union and HP offer ultra-high dividend yields of 9.66% and 6.39% respectively, with different risk profiles for income investors seeking sustainable 2026 payouts.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Thomas Hughes

UiPath Stock Drops on Strong Results—Analysts See 30% Upside Opportunity

UiPath stock fell despite strong Q4 results showing 13.4% revenue growth and doubled net income. Analysts see 30% upside potential as agentic AI adoption accelerates.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Eric Volkman

Two Tech Giants Bucking Sector Trends With Generous Dividend Yields

Verizon and Nokia offer tech investors exceptional dividend yields—5.5% and 2.4% respectively—backed by strong operations and strategic positioning.
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