Key Takeaways There are many easy and free ways to cash checks through banking apps or payment apps like Paypal and Venmo. There are also in person options that remain fee-free, like cashing the check at your bank or credit union. Third party retailers or brick-and-motor locations can also work, though likely for a fee….
US and Iran continue to trade strikes in the Middle East and that is continuing to cast a dark cloud on markets to start the new week. Iran is making their presence known in attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz and that has now led to the US imposing their own blockade again. Meanwhile,…
Palantir Technologies (PLTR 1.40%) is a stock that has greatly divided investors over the years. The biggest reason for this is its valuation, as the stock trades at a forward price-to-sales (P/S) multiple of around 41 times 2026 analyst estimates and a forward price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of nearly 90 times. Despite those high valuation metrics, though,…
One of China’s biggest AI players is struggling to cope with its newfound success. In a Sunday X post, Chinese startup Moonshot AI wrote that its recently released Kimi K3 model has “received far more love” than expected, and its GPUs were feeling the strain. “Over the past 48 hours, demand has pushed close to…
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Apple (AAPL +0.26%) is likely to report critical information that investors will not want to miss. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of July 16, 2026. The video was published on July 18, 2026. Parkev Tatevosian, CFA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends…
Every so often, a Chinese company releases a new AI model, and Americans freak out. That’s what happened last week when China’s Moonshot AI debuted Kimi K3, which crushed a bunch of notable benchmarks. By most accounts, Kimi K3 rivals some leading US models at a fraction of the expense. The new model triggered another…
Alpaca, a provider of brokerage infrastructure, has announced a substantial $135 million equity raise. The round was spearheaded by Peak XV, with significant backing from Elefund and participation from new and existing investors including Opera Tech Ventures—the venture arm of BNP Paribas Group—and Unbound. When combined with debt financing, primarily from Payward (parent of the…
If you’ve been using Perplexity for a while, you’ve probably figured out the basics. You know it gives you straight answers instead of a giant wall of sponsored results and recipe blogs. That’s fine, but if you’re only typing basic questions into the primary search bar, you’re barely scratching the surface. There are a handful…
Nvidia: AI Infrastructure Hitting Physical And Financial Limits