SpaceX Stock Closes Up 19% In Record-Shattering IPO Debut

SpaceX (SPCX) made history with its IPO debut on Friday, closing at $160.95, up 19% from the $135 offering price. The company raised $75 billion through the sale of 555.6 million primary shares, marking the largest IPO in history. At closing, SpaceX's market capitalization reached approximately $2.11 trillion, making it one of the most valuable U.S.-listed companies. Elon Musk's stake in SpaceX, valued at roughly $1.26 trillion, officially made him the world's first trillionaire.

06/12/2026, 4:23 PM • Benzinga

SPGM vs IEFA: Which Global Stock ETF Is the Better Buy?

The article compares two global stock ETFs: SPGM (State Street SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF) and IEFA (iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF). SPGM offers broader global exposure including U.S. and emerging markets with superior 5-year returns (28.04% vs 21.55%), while IEFA focuses on developed international markets with a lower expense ratio (0.07% vs 0.09%) and higher dividend yield (3.24% vs 1.67%). The recommendation favors IEFA for investors already holding U.S. equities, citing better diversification and income potential.

06/12/2026, 3:27 PM • The Motley Fool

SpaceX IPO: Here's How to Buy SPCX Stock Right Now

SpaceX went public on June 12, 2026, at $135 per share in the largest IPO in history, valuing the company at $1.77 trillion. The stock opened at $150, up 11% from the IPO price. However, the author argues the stock is wildly overpriced at nearly 100 times sales, with Morningstar estimating fair value at only $780 billion—less than half the IPO valuation.

06/12/2026, 3:05 PM • The Motley Fool

The S&P 500 ETF Nobody Talks About That Could Beat VOO

With S&P 500 earnings growth forecast at 22% for 2026 and 15% for 2027, driven largely by AI infrastructure development, the article recommends the Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF (SPHQ) as a more selective alternative to broad-market funds like VOO. SPHQ focuses on high-quality companies with strong fundamentals and has outperformed VOO over 3 and 5-year periods while providing better insulation against economic downturns.

06/12/2026, 11:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel Is Venturing Into an Area of the Stock Market That Warren Buffett Largely Shied Away From. Here's Why Investors Might Play Along.

New Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel is significantly increasing the conglomerate's investment in Alphabet, departing from Warren Buffett's traditional investment philosophy. Despite Alphabet's expected negative free cash flow due to AI infrastructure investments and valuations above historical averages, Abel's move reflects investor pressure to capitalize on the AI boom and deploy Berkshire's nearly $400 billion cash stockpile. The article suggests Alphabet is a relatively safer AI exposure given its diversified business segments.

06/12/2026, 8:20 AM • The Motley Fool

Conflict Minerals Are Allegedly Reaching NVIDIA, Microsoft Supply Chains: Report

A Global Witness investigation reveals that conflict minerals (coltan) from the Democratic Republic of Congo, linked to the M23 rebel movement, are infiltrating major tech companies' supply chains through Rwanda. Despite certification programs like ITSCI and Better Mining, smuggled minerals are being mixed with legitimate sources. Apple has halted purchases from Rwanda and the DRC, while NVIDIA, Microsoft, Amazon, and others did not respond to inquiries about their sourcing practices.

06/12/2026, 6:57 AM • Benzinga

2 Warren Buffett Wide-Moat Stocks to Buy Now

The article recommends two Warren Buffett-backed stocks with strong competitive advantages: Apple, Buffett's largest holding, benefits from brand strength and recurring services revenue despite slower AI adoption; and Alphabet, a recent portfolio addition, dominates search with 90% market share and has a growing cloud business. Both stocks trade at reasonable valuations (Apple at 33x forward earnings, Alphabet at 25x) and are considered smart long-term buys.

06/12/2026, 4:03 AM • The Motley Fool

SpaceX IPO: 2 Crucial Things All Investors Need to Know Right Now

SpaceX's IPO at $135/share values the company at nearly $1.8 trillion, making it a collection of space, tech, and telecom assets including Starlink, xAI, and X (Twitter). However, its valuation multiples are significantly higher than comparable tech giants like Nvidia and Apple, creating high growth expectations that may be challenging to meet.

06/11/2026, 4:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Nvidia's Buybacks, Sky-High Margins, and TCO Claims

Rising memory costs and hyperscaler in-house solutions are challenging vendors' gross margins and total cost of ownership claims. Nvidia's increased focus on buybacks and dividends may signal a transition from hyper-growth to a more mature phase, potentially reshaping investor valuation assumptions.

06/11/2026, 2:30 PM • The Motley Fool

This Vanguard ETF Has Outperformed the Company's S&P 500 Fund for Years. Most Investors Have Never Heard of It.

The Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF (VFMO), a lesser-known actively managed fund, has outperformed Vanguard's S&P 500 ETF since its 2018 inception with a 26.2% annualized three-year return versus 21.3%. Using a rules-based quantitative model to identify stocks with strong recent performance, the fund offers significant diversification from broad market funds with only 23% overlap and lower concentration risk, though it carries roughly 30% higher volatility due to its 29% small-cap allocation.

06/11/2026, 2:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Retail Is Cashing Out Of Micron, AMD, AI Stocks Ahead Of SpaceX IPO

Retail investors are liquidating semiconductor and AI stocks to raise cash for SpaceX's IPO on Friday, which is priced at $135 per share with a $1.75 trillion valuation. Data shows individual investors net sold equities for three consecutive days through Wednesday, with the heaviest selling pressure on chip stocks like Micron and AMD. BNP Paribas estimates retail and passive flows into SpaceX could reach $50 billion, potentially amplifying selling pressure through unwinding leveraged ETF positions.

06/11/2026, 12:40 PM • Benzinga

Artificial Intelligence (AI) ETF Showdown: Vanguard's VGT vs. the iShares SOXX

The article compares two technology-focused ETFs: Vanguard's VGT offers broad exposure to 310 tech companies with a low 0.09% expense ratio, while iShares' SOXX provides concentrated exposure to 30 semiconductor stocks with a higher 0.34% expense ratio. SOXX has delivered superior 1-year returns (139.72% vs 42.87%) but exhibits greater volatility and risk, making it suitable for investors seeking aggressive semiconductor exposure. VGT appeals to those wanting diversified AI sector exposure across software and hardware.

06/11/2026, 12:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Intel Stock Gets Rare Double Upgrade From Bank of America: Here's Why

Bank of America upgraded Intel from 'Underperform' to 'Buy' in a rare double upgrade, raising its price target from $96 to $135. The upgrade reflects confidence in Intel's CPU and foundry opportunities, with BofA modeling earnings power at over $6 per share by 2030. Intel has surged 210% year-to-date and remains deeply under-owned despite its large market cap.

06/11/2026, 11:07 AM • Benzinga

Apple Just Delivered Bad News for OpenAI and Anthropic, but Alphabet Could Be a Winner

Apple unveiled its new AI-powered Siri at WWDC, offering free advanced AI capabilities to its 2.5 billion device users. While the market reacted negatively to Apple's announcement, the move poses significant challenges for OpenAI and Anthropic by providing integrated AI without subscriptions. Alphabet benefits as Apple's partner, paying $1 billion annually for Gemini LLM integration.

06/11/2026, 9:10 AM • The Motley Fool

Should You Buy Alphabet Stock Down 10% From Its All-Time Highs?

Alphabet has delivered strong business performance with 22% revenue growth and 30% operating income growth in Q1, driven by Google Search's 19% YoY revenue increase and Google Cloud's 63% revenue surge. However, the stock is trading at historically elevated valuations based on cash flow metrics, though comparable to peers like Microsoft and Apple. While the company remains a solid long-term pick, current high valuations limit near-term upside potential.

06/11/2026, 8:30 AM • The Motley Fool