Rivian Automotive vs. Lucid: Which EV Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares two early-stage EV makers: Rivian Automotive, which focuses on adventure vehicles and has Amazon partnerships, and Lucid Group, which targets the ultra-luxury market with Saudi backing. While both companies face significant losses and risks, Rivian is deemed the better speculative investment due to its clearer path to profitability through its upcoming R2 SUV targeting mainstream buyers, whereas Lucid's luxury-focused strategy has a more limited market and greater dependence on Saudi Arabia's continued support.

05/23/2026, 10:22 AM • The Motley Fool

2 Stocks I Plan to Hold for the Next 20 Years

Leo Sun identifies Energy Transfer and Amazon as two stocks he plans to hold for the next 20 years. Energy Transfer, a midstream infrastructure company with a 6.6% dividend yield, offers stable cash flows and tax-efficient distributions as a master limited partnership. Amazon, which has delivered a 765% gain since 2016, is positioned to benefit from growth in cloud computing (AWS), advertising, and e-commerce, despite current valuations being elevated.

05/23/2026, 10:05 AM • The Motley Fool

The Best Stocks to Invest $5,000 In Right Now

The article recommends three stocks for a $5,000 investment: MercadoLibre, a Latin American e-commerce and fintech powerhouse down 38% over the past year due to short-term profit pressures from expansion investments; Dutch Bros, a growing coffee chain with 1,177 stores planning to reach 7,000 long-term, down 27% despite 31% revenue growth; and Walmart, a stable dividend aristocrat with thriving e-commerce growth and diversified revenue streams.

05/22/2026, 4:21 PM • The Motley Fool

SpaceX IPO Vs. Tesla 2010: Different Era, Same Hype?

SpaceX is preparing for a record-breaking IPO with a potential $1.5-2 trillion valuation, planning to raise up to $75 billion. The company aims to revolutionize AI infrastructure by launching orbital data centers powered by cheap solar energy and Starlink connectivity. However, SpaceX remains unprofitable and its ambitious plans are largely theoretical. The IPO could trigger significant market revaluation, with potential feedback loops affecting the broader tech sector and S&P 500 index concentration.

05/22/2026, 2:17 PM • Benzinga

Nvidia Powers 52% Of Sovereign AI Projects — So Who's Really Sovereign?

A Center for a New American Security report reveals that Nvidia supplies GPUs for 52% of all tracked sovereign AI infrastructure projects worldwide. While governments pursue AI sovereignty to reduce foreign dependence, the research shows that most sovereign AI initiatives still rely heavily on U.S. technology companies, particularly Nvidia, across the compute stack. This creates a paradox where technological independence efforts remain dependent on American suppliers.

05/22/2026, 1:16 PM • Benzinga

Nvidia Crushes Earnings, But AI Chip Supply Crunch Looms

Nvidia delivered strong Q1 fiscal results with $81.6 billion in revenue (up 85% YoY) and beat earnings expectations, driven by surging data center demand. The company raised its dividend and authorized $80 billion in share buybacks. However, supply constraints on memory chips may limit future growth, with CEO Jensen Huang noting the VeraRubin system will remain supply-constrained despite strong demand.

05/22/2026, 12:24 PM • Benzinga

The Trade Desk Just Waved a Red Flag, and It's not the Quarterly Results

The Trade Desk's stock has crashed 84% since late 2024 as revenue growth has decelerated from 20%+ to just 8%, with Q1 earnings missing estimates and weak Q2 guidance. Beyond the poor financials, CEO Jeff Green's lack of accountability and dismissal of serious competitive threats from Meta, Alphabet, and Amazon is concerning. The company also lost two CFOs in six months and faces a major conflict with Publicis Group over unauthorized billing.

05/22/2026, 8:30 AM • The Motley Fool

India Social Commerce Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics Databook 2026-2031

India's social commerce market is projected to reach USD 114.42 billion by 2026 with a 10% annual growth rate, driven by creator-led discovery, WhatsApp-integrated buying, and affordability-focused models. The market is expected to grow at a 7.6% CAGR through 2031, reaching USD 164.70 billion. Key trends include YouTube shopping integrations, messaging-driven commerce, and emphasis on trust and compliance mechanisms.

05/22/2026, 6:56 AM • GlobeNewswire

Prediction: 1 Stock That Will Be Worth More Than Tesla and SpaceX Combined by Next Year

The article argues that Amazon is a better investment than Tesla and SpaceX combined. While Tesla and SpaceX have combined valuations of $3-3.5 trillion, they generate minimal profits compared to Amazon's AWS cloud division and North American retail segment, which are projected to generate over $100 billion in operating earnings within 12 months. The author predicts Amazon's market cap could reach $3.25 trillion or more, surpassing the combined value of the two Musk-led companies.

05/22/2026, 6:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Billionaire Bill Ackman Just Dumped Alphabet Stock to Buy These Two AI Stocks. Should Investors Follow Suit?

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square fund sold 95% of its Alphabet stake to increase positions in Microsoft and Amazon in Q1. Ackman believes Microsoft's SaaS business and Azure cloud unit are undervalued, while Amazon's e-commerce and AWS operations offer strong long-term growth potential. The article analyzes whether investors should follow Ackman's portfolio moves.

05/22/2026, 5:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Nvidia's Latest AI Partner Was a Bargain Hiding in Plain Sight. Is It Still a Buy?

Corning, a 175-year-old manufacturer of fiber-optic cables, has seen its stock surge 259% in the past year due to AI demand. The company's optical communications business is experiencing accelerating growth, with Q1 2026 net income jumping 93% year-over-year. However, manufacturing capacity constraints threaten future growth, and Nvidia is helping build three new facilities. Given the lofty current valuation, investors may want to wait for a better entry point or more clarity on production constraints.

05/22/2026, 5:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Did New Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel Repeat Past Warren Buffett Mistakes?

Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO Greg Abel made significant portfolio changes in Q1, reducing holdings from 39 to 26 stocks and dumping positions in Amazon, Visa, and Mastercard. Abel's largest new investments were in Delta Air Lines ($2.6B) and Macy's ($55M)—both industries where Buffett has acknowledged past mistakes. However, Abel's biggest move was a $10B increase in Alphabet, which the author views favorably. The analyst expresses concern about most of Abel's moves outside of Alphabet.

05/22/2026, 12:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Samba TV Launches Project Gravity, an Independent Data Activation Platform for the Agentic Era

Samba TV announced Project Gravity, an independent platform for onboarding and activating first-party data across major advertising platforms including Google DV360, The Trade Desk, Meta, TikTok, and Amazon. The platform leverages Samba's Identity Graph for real-time identity resolution and AI-driven audience modeling, designed to support the emerging agentic advertising era where AI agents make rapid media buying decisions.

05/21/2026, 6:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Why Applied Digital Stock Soared Today

Applied Digital announced another major 15-year lease agreement worth approximately $7.5 billion with a hyperscaler for its Polaris Forge 3 data center site, covering 300 MW of AI computing capacity. The deal brings the company's total contracted lease revenue to $31 billion across four campuses, with operations expected to begin in August 2027. The stock surged 21.68% on the announcement.

05/21/2026, 4:04 PM • The Motley Fool

Palantir Paradox—Record Numbers and a Stock That Won’t Cooperate

Palantir Technologies posted record Q1 2026 earnings with 85% revenue growth, near-50% operating margins, and $8 billion in cash, yet the stock sold off. Long-term bull Tom Nash argues this is normal market behavior for a stock priced for perfection. He highlights Palantir's competitive moat in government AI infrastructure and chaos-management capabilities, dismissing AI disruption concerns based on strong financial metrics. Nash recommends a buy-and-hold strategy with predetermined trim rules for existing investors and slow dollar-cost averaging for new entrants.

05/21/2026, 12:28 PM • Investing