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U.S. Auto Loan Delinquency 90+ Days Past Due Near 23-Year High as Debt Reaches $1.713 Trillion
Phoenix, Arizona - August 18, 2026 - The percentage of outstanding U.S. auto-loan balances that were 90 or more days delinquent stood at 5.49% in the second quarter of 2026, remaining near the 5.60% high reached in Q1 2026 within Federal Reserve Bank of New York data dating to 2003.
Via AB Newswire · August 18, 2026
The Smartest Vanguard ETF to Buy With $1,000 Right Nowfool.com
The Fed, oil prices, and corporate earnings are the catalysts putting this Vanguard fund in a prime position to outperform.
Via The Motley Fool · August 18, 2026
Importance of PCI DSS Certificationtalkmarkets.com
In this digital world, online payments have become an essential part of modern business operations. Organizations use credit cards, debit cards, and other
Via Talk Markets · August 18, 2026
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Has Inherited His Predecessor's Trump Problem, and There's No Easy Fixfool.com
No matter what Kevin Warsh and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) do, they won't appease everyone.
Via The Motley Fool · August 18, 2026
2 Dividend Stocks That Are No-Brainer Buys in Augustfool.com
They have businesses built to handle the toughest environments.
Via The Motley Fool · August 18, 2026
4 (More) Dividend ETFs Worth Holding for the Long Haulfool.com
After years of flying under the radar during the tech and AI boom, dividend stocks are back in 2026.
Via The Motley Fool · August 18, 2026
First Commonwealth Financial (FCF): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q2 Earnings?
First Commonwealth Financial has followed the market’s trajectory closely, rising in tandem with the S&P 500 over the past six months. The stock has climbed ...
Via StockStory · August 18, 2026
Most Platforms of Its Era Have Left the Market. DiversyFund Completes Ten Years of Continuous Operation
The San Diego private real estate operator has held its multifamily portfolio through the hardest market cycle in four decades — 28,000+ investors served, $300M+ in real estate transacted, and every payment claim stated in the past tense.
Via Press Release Distribution Service · August 18, 2026
Property & Casualty Insurance Stocks Q2 Recap: Benchmarking Travelers (NYSE:TRV)
Let’s dig into the relative performance of Travelers (NYSE:TRV) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q2 property & casualty insurance earnings seaso...
Via StockStory · August 17, 2026
Q2 Earnings Outperformers: Selective Insurance Group (NASDAQ:SIGI) And The Rest Of The Property & Casualty Insurance Stocks
Looking back on property & casualty insurance stocks’ Q2 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Selective Insurance Group (...
Via StockStory · August 17, 2026
Business Process Outsourcing & Consulting Stocks Q2 In Review: Concentrix (NASDAQ:CNXC) Vs Peers
As the Q2 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the business process outsourcing & consulting industry, including...
Via StockStory · August 17, 2026
Understanding Forbrukslan: What Borrowers Should Know Before Taking a Consumer Loan
OSLO, NORWAY - August 17, 2026 - Consumer loans, commonly known as forbrukslan in Norway, can provide access to funds for unexpected expenses or planned purchases. However, because these loans generally do not require property or another major asset as collateral, borrowers may face higher borrowing costs and should carefully evaluate interest rates, fees, repayment periods and their ability to repay before entering into an agreement.
Via AB Newswire · August 17, 2026
Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcriptfool.com
CEO O'Dell discusses Hansen & Adkins acquisition and industry inflection point.
Via The Motley Fool · August 17, 2026
The Only Stock You Need to Buy and Hold for Retirement for $307.42 a Monthhttps://www.fool.ca/2026/08/17/the-only-stock-you-need-to-buy-and-hold-for-retirement-for-307-42-a-month/?source=iedfctemc0000001&utm_source=financialcontent&utm_campaign=CA_All_Articles&utm_content=Articles&utm_medium=rssfeed&lidx=0&referring_guid=fd01d6bf-cf3a-4552-9c95-d0fbcd62e09f
Scotiabank has paid dividends since 1833, and its latest raise is backed by improving earnings and strong capital.
Via The Motley Fool · August 17, 2026
The Texas Mortgage Pros Announces Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) Options for Texas Homeowners
SPRING, TX, United States, August 17, 2026 — The Texas Mortgage Pros, a full-service mortgage brokerage, NMLS #2665861, today announced the launch of its Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) program, giving homeowners throughout Texas a new way to tap into the value they've built in their homes. The program is now available statewide and is designed to help borrowers cover home improvements, consolidate high-interest debt, fund education expenses, or simply build a financial cushion for whatever comes next.
Via Get News · August 17, 2026
Purple (PRPL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcriptfool.com
Showroom sales surged 16.6% as direct-to-consumer expansion offset wholesale weakness.
Via The Motley Fool · August 17, 2026
Retirement Planner With 154 Years of Market Data Launches on Android, Collects No Data
Thessaloniki, Greece - Aug 17, 2026 - FIRE - Financial Planner runs Monte Carlo simulation, historical backtesting and stress tests entirely on the phone: no account, no ads, full offline use
Via Get News · August 17, 2026
Kaplan Fox Encourages Investors of Futu Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: FUTU) to Contact the Firm to Learn About Their Legal Rights
Search for the latest press releases from publicly traded companies, private corporations, non-profits and other public sector organizations.
Via NewMediaWire · August 17, 2026
Stock Market Today, Aug. 17: Markets Inch Lower and Treasury Yields Rise as Investors Wait for Retail Earningsfool.com
On Aug. 17, 2026, bond yields climbed while major indices drifted near record levels ahead of pivotal retail earnings reports.
Via The Motley Fool · August 17, 2026
Gold and Silver Prices Are Rising. Here's Which Precious Metal May Have More Upsidefool.com
The gold-silver ratio can provide clues as to which metal may do better in a market downturn.
Via The Motley Fool · August 17, 2026
Is Realty Income the Ultimate Dividend Stock to Own?fool.com
The real estate investment trust offers a high yield and has been raising its dividend for decades.
Via The Motley Fool · August 17, 2026
Rapid7, ServiceNow, and monday.com Shares Are Falling, What You Need To Know
What Happened? A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after Bloomberg reported that Anthropic’s preliminary second-quarter revenue topped $11.5 bil...
Via StockStory · August 17, 2026
Billionaire Ray Dalio Says Today's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Market Echoes 1929 and 2000. History Says Investors Should Watch Valuations Closely.fool.com
Ray Dalio warns that the current exuberance propelling the stock market is unsustainable.
Via The Motley Fool · August 17, 2026
Commodities Are Booming, But These 3 ETFs Tell Different Storiesarticles/com
Commodity ETFs BCI, PDBC, and COM have posted strong 2026 gains amid inflation and geopolitical pressures, though returns, fees, and yields vary widely across each fund's strategy.
Via MarketBeat · August 17, 2026
The $200,000 Cushion: How One Number Can Ease One of Retirees' Biggest Worriesfool.com
Fidelity estimates the average retiree will spend around $185,500 on healthcare. Keep reading to learn how you can get ahead of the issue.
Via The Motley Fool · August 17, 2026