Motley Fool Launches FoolStop, Endorses Spelling of ‘Stonks’

PRESS RELEASE (EMBARGOED until after 11.59 pm, March 31):

Investment advisory business The Motley Fool has today announced it will no longer attempt to educate its members and readers against the perils of baseless stock market speculation, and will instead seek to capitalise from the growing trend. Also, and related, it sees a growing opportunity in electronics retailing, and will diversify its business by entering this exciting sector.

Formed in the US in 1993, and doing business in Australia since 2011, The Motley Fool has long considered itself a safe-haven from stock market speculation, instead priding itself on educating…