SpaceX Trades at 98 Times Sales. Here's What Amazon's Multiple Looked Like at the Same Stage.

SpaceX trades at a price-to-sales ratio of 98 with a $2.1 trillion market cap on $23 billion in revenue. The article compares this to Amazon in 2009, when it had similar revenue but traded at a P/S ratio of only 1.5-2.5 while being more profitable. The analysis suggests that even if SpaceX reaches $1 trillion in revenue by 2030, the stock may not appreciate significantly from current levels, and a P/S compression to Amazon's 2009 levels could result in substantial losses.

09/10/2026, 4:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Advanced Micro Devices vs. Nvidia: Which Semiconductor Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares AMD and Nvidia as AI chip investments for 2026. While AMD shows strong growth with 34.3% revenue increase and successful partnerships, Nvidia dominates with 65.5% revenue growth, 55.6% net margins, and $96.7B in free cash flow. The author recommends Nvidia for long-term investors due to its superior scale, ecosystem depth, and industry lock-in, though AMD is presented as a reasonable lower-priced alternative.

09/10/2026, 2:31 PM • The Motley Fool

BigBear.ai vs. Innodata: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares two AI-focused service providers: BigBear.ai, which provides decision intelligence for government and defense sectors, and Innodata, which offers data engineering services for generative AI models. While BigBear.ai faces revenue decline and significant losses, Innodata demonstrates strong growth with 12 consecutive quarters of year-over-year revenue increases and improved profitability. The analyst recommends Innodata as the stronger pick for 2026, citing its execution and improving business quality, though both companies face customer concentration risks.

09/10/2026, 2:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Prediction: This Is What a $10,000 Investment in Amazon Will Be Worth by 2030

Amazon stock could potentially reach $600 per share by 2030, turning a $10,000 investment into over $23,000. The growth will be driven primarily by AWS, which is experiencing 37% year-over-year revenue growth and generating 60% of Amazon's operating income despite representing only 21% of revenue. AWS's expansion into AI and cloud computing infrastructure is expected to significantly increase Amazon's overall profit margins.

09/09/2026, 1:32 PM • The Motley Fool

Amazon Plans to Spend More Than $200 Billion on AI. Is That a Smart Move?

Amazon plans to spend $220 billion on capital expenditures in 2026, with a significant portion directed toward AI infrastructure. While this represents a massive bet on AI's future, AWS's strong 37% revenue growth and 63% operating income increase suggest customer demand justifies the investment. However, risks remain around return on investment and potential industry overcapacity, as major tech companies collectively spend $760 billion on AI capex in 2026.

09/09/2026, 9:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Jeff Bezos Remains Amazon's Largest Individual Shareholder With Roughly 900 Million Shares. Here's Why That Stake Still Anchors the Stock.

Jeff Bezos maintains his position as Amazon's largest shareholder with approximately 950.4 million shares worth $245.7 billion, representing 8.8% of outstanding shares. While Amazon's stock has gained 12% year-to-date, it has underperformed the S&P 500's 13.7% return. However, the company's strong fundamentals, particularly AWS's 36.8% year-over-year growth and 60.5% operating income contribution, suggest long-term growth potential justifies including Amazon in a diversified portfolio.

09/08/2026, 8:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Stock Market Today, Sept. 8: Stocks Slide Amid Surging Oil Prices, Persistent Geopolotical Tenisons

Major stock indices declined on September 8, 2026, as rising crude oil prices approaching $100/barrel and geopolitical tensions weighed on markets. The Dow fell 1.18%, S&P 500 dropped 0.58%, and Nasdaq declined 0.31%. Notable movers included Intel gaining 9% on pricing plans, Corning rising 7% on a Verizon fiber deal, while Amgen and Novartis fell sharply following a drug trial setback. Qualcomm signed a major AI chip deal with Amazon worth up to $60 billion.

09/08/2026, 5:16 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Qualcomm Stock Is Up Today

Qualcomm shares rose 8.7% following a partnership announcement with Amazon to develop custom AI chips for AWS data centers. Amazon also obtained a warrant to purchase up to 25 million Qualcomm shares at $161.26 per share, contingent on up to $60 billion in chip orders. The deal positions Qualcomm to capitalize on the AI data center buildout as smartphone market growth slows.

09/08/2026, 4:27 PM • The Motley Fool

Vistra Is Down 30% From Its High. Here's What I'd Do Now.

Vistra's stock has declined nearly 30% from its September 2025 record high of $217.02 to $154, shedding its 'AI premium' due to battery storage facility shutdowns and regulatory challenges from PJM Interconnection. Despite near-term headwinds, analysts expect strong 2026 growth (29% revenue, quadrupling EPS) driven by data center electricity demand. Trading at 15x 2027 earnings with a 0.6% dividend yield, the stock represents a buying opportunity for long-term investors confident in continued AI infrastructure expansion.

09/08/2026, 2:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller Has 2 Megacap Stocks Worth Watching (Hint: His Top Holding Isn't Amazon, Alphabet, or Nvidia)

Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller holds positions in Amazon and Alphabet for AI infrastructure exposure, but his largest U.S. stock holding is Natera, a genetic diagnostics company that has returned approximately 10x since his initial investment in Q3 2022. Druckenmiller sold his Nvidia position in early 2024 due to valuation concerns and now holds Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing as his AI semiconductor bet instead.

09/08/2026, 1:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Billionaire David Tepper Just Bought These 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks That Wall Street Thinks Could Soar by 50% or More

Billionaire David Tepper's hedge fund Appaloosa Management added SpaceX and CoreWeave to its portfolio in Q2, betting on their AI growth potential. While Wall Street sees 50-62% upside for both stocks, SpaceX appears overvalued at a P/S ratio of 69.1 with limited margin for error, whereas CoreWeave's P/S ratio of 5.8 seems more reasonable given its 112.5% revenue growth and $104 billion revenue backlog.

09/08/2026, 8:30 AM • The Motley Fool

I've Covered Many IPOs for The Motley Fool. Here's What Most Investors Get Wrong.

IPO stocks are often overpriced at launch due to hype, making them risky investments. Retail investors have limited access to IPO shares, which mostly go to institutional investors. The article recommends waiting for better entry points, particularly after the 180-day lockup period expires when insiders can sell, rather than buying immediately at IPO prices.

09/08/2026, 7:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Peter Thiel's Fund's Single Biggest Reported Position Is Amazon. $10,000 Invested in Amazon 10 Years Ago Is Worth About $66,000 Today.

Peter Thiel's hedge fund Thiel Macro holds Amazon as its largest position worth $118 million. A $10,000 investment in Amazon 10 years ago would be worth approximately $66,000 today, representing a 555% return. Amazon's net income grew 32-fold from $2.4 billion in 2016 to $77.7 billion in 2025, driven primarily by AWS cloud computing segment growth and its advertising business. While repeating this performance is unlikely, the author suggests Amazon remains a reasonable buy at 24x forward earnings given continued profit compounding.

09/07/2026, 10:34 PM • The Motley Fool

Set a Fair Starting Line, as Favorites Can Falter

The Motley Fool illustrates the importance of equal portfolio weighting by comparing The Trade Desk, which fell from 40-fold returns to under 4-fold after Amazon undercut its pricing, with Arista Networks, which surpassed it with 40-fold returns. The article emphasizes giving every stock a fair starting position and then backing winners while retiring underperformers, rather than loading up on perceived favorites.

09/07/2026, 3:19 PM • The Motley Fool

Chewy vs. Uber Technologies: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares Chewy and Uber Technologies as investment options for 2026. Chewy, a pet e-commerce leader with 21.3 million customers, shows steady 6% revenue growth and expanding veterinary services but faces intense competition and narrow margins. Uber, with $52 billion in revenue and strong profitability, dominates global mobility and delivery but faces regulatory risks regarding driver classification. The author recommends Uber for long-term investors due to its stronger competitive moat and profitability, despite Chewy's promising growth trajectory in pet health services.

09/07/2026, 12:25 PM • The Motley Fool