Buy, Sell, or Hold: Where 5 of Wall Street's Hottest Stocks Stand Right Now

The article evaluates five hot tech stocks: Nvidia and ServiceNow are recommended as buys due to compelling valuations and strong growth prospects; Figma is also a buy candidate after a significant decline made it more attractive; IonQ is rated a sell due to an unjustifiably high valuation relative to its business; Netflix is rated a hold as the company faces uncertainty despite its market leadership.

06/17/2026, 6:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Here's How Much a $10,000 Investment Could Get You When SpaceX Goes Public on June 12

SpaceX is set to go public on June 12, 2026 at $135 per share. While a $10,000 investment would theoretically buy 74 shares, retail investors face significant challenges: limited share allocations from brokerages, competition from institutional investors, and likely partial or no fills. The article cautions that most retail investors should avoid chasing the stock on day one, as IPO pops often lead to corrections.

06/10/2026, 1:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Should You Buy SpaceX Stock on Day 1?

SpaceX is set to launch the largest IPO in history on June 12 at $135 per share, valuing the company at $1.8 trillion. However, the article warns investors against buying on day one, citing historical patterns of tech IPOs experiencing explosive opening gains followed by sharp declines. Examples include Palantir, Snowflake, Figma, and Cerebras, which all saw significant post-IPO sell-offs. The author recommends patience and waiting for market fundamentals to reassert themselves rather than chasing opening-day momentum.

06/10/2026, 1:02 PM • The Motley Fool

Account Minimums Are Being Lowered to Participate in the SpaceX IPO. Is This a Win or a Trap for Retail Investors?

Fidelity has lowered the minimum account balance requirement for SpaceX IPO participation to $2,000, down from traditional six-figure minimums. While this appears to democratize IPO access for retail investors, the article raises concerns that this expansion may primarily benefit pre-IPO shareholders seeking exit liquidity and could expose less experienced investors to FOMO-driven losses, similar to patterns seen in previous tech IPOs.

06/08/2026, 5:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Is AI Going to Bring the Adobe Era to an End?

Adobe's stock has declined 40% from its 2025 peak as investors worry that AI and competition from nimbler rivals like Canva and Figma are eroding its Creative Cloud competitive moat. Despite these concerns, Adobe maintains strong fundamentals with 10%+ revenue growth, $9.8B in free cash flow, and a 9% FCF yield, suggesting the market may be pricing in excessive pessimism.

06/05/2026, 3:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Figma Stock Jumped 44% in May

Figma stock surged 44% in May following strong first-quarter earnings that beat expectations. The company reported 46% revenue growth to $333.4 million and improved profitability metrics, while new AI products like Figma Make and Figma Weave are driving user conversion. Figma raised full-year revenue guidance to $1.422-$1.428 billion, implying 35% year-over-year growth.

06/02/2026, 11:08 PM • The Motley Fool

Wall Street Just Cut Figma's Price Target. History Says That's the Time to Buy.

Goldman Sachs cut Figma's price target to $30 from $35, but the article argues this could signal a buying opportunity. Despite an 80% decline from its IPO peak, Figma shows strong fundamentals with 46% YoY revenue growth and improved valuation metrics. Historical precedents with Apple and Netflix suggest price target cuts can precede stock recoveries.

05/31/2026, 7:17 PM • The Motley Fool

Short Sellers Are Hammering These 10 Stocks — One Is 86% Short

Short sellers are heavily targeting 10 stocks across energy, crypto, AI and software sectors. Venture Global leads with an extreme 86.10% short interest, while CleanSpark, Lucid Group, and others face significant bearish positioning. Despite heavy shorting, several stocks including Bitdeer, Figma, and UiPath gained on the session, suggesting potential for short squeezes if positive catalysts emerge.

05/28/2026, 3:43 PM • Benzinga

Investors Abandoned These 3 AI Stocks Too Early

Jeff Clark of TradeSmith argues that while AI and semiconductor stocks dominate headlines, a market rotation is coming. He identifies three undervalued stocks that have been abandoned despite strong fundamentals: Figma (design platform integrating AI), Kratos Defense (unmanned aerial systems with 45%+ earnings growth), and SoundHound AI (conversational voice AI). These stocks have retreated from peaks but offer better entry points than when they were making headlines.

05/21/2026, 12:02 PM • Investing

Consumer Tech News (May 11-15): Trump–Xi Talk Fails to Deliver Chip Deal, Elon Musk vs. OpenAI Trail & More

Global semiconductor stocks retreated after Trump and Xi's summit failed to announce major chip agreements or breakthroughs on NVIDIA's China business. Key developments include Taiwan Semiconductor's $31.28B capital spending approval for AI chip manufacturing, Meta offering free WhatsApp access to competing AI developers to resolve EU antitrust concerns, Trump Mobile delivering delayed $499 smartphones, and the Elon Musk vs. OpenAI trial concluding with closing arguments. Notable earnings included strong results from Applied Materials, Cisco, and Tower Semiconductor, while Alibaba reported mixed results and Birkenstock faced margin pressures.

05/17/2026, 9:20 AM • Benzinga

Nasdaq 100 Drops, Intel Crashes 7% On Rate-Hike Panic: Stock Market Today

U.S. equities declined Friday as rising oil prices and bond-market losses triggered rate-hike concerns, sending Treasury yields sharply higher. The Nasdaq 100 fell 1.6%, Russell 2000 dropped 2.4%, and S&P 500 declined 1.1%. Energy stocks rallied on crude surge, while tech and AI stocks suffered heavy losses. Intel crashed 7%, Tesla fell 4.3%, and NVIDIA dropped 3.5%. Precious metals collapsed amid dollar strength and rising real yields.

05/15/2026, 1:49 PM • Benzinga

Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Decline As Trump Concludes China Visit— Figma, Dlocal, Winnebago Industries In Focus (UPDATED)

U.S. stock futures fell on Friday following record moves on Thursday as investors weigh outcomes of President Trump's China visit. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 futures all declined. Key movers include Figma surging 10.92% on strong Q1 results, Applied Materials falling 3.08% despite beating expectations, Dlocal plunging 6.87% despite positive earnings and buyback announcement, and Winnebago Industries rising 0.53% on better-than-expected Q2 results.

05/15/2026, 8:56 AM • Benzinga

Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 Futures Drop As Trump Concludes China Visit—Figma, Dlocal, Winnebago Industries In Focus

U.S. stock futures fell on Friday following record moves on Thursday as investors weigh outcomes of President Trump's China visit. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 futures all declined. Key movers included Figma surging 10.92% on strong Q1 results, Applied Materials falling 3.08% despite beating expectations, Dlocal plunging 6.87% despite positive earnings and buyback announcement, and Winnebago Industries rising 0.53% on better-than-expected Q2 results.

05/15/2026, 5:52 AM • Benzinga

Cerebras IPO: Should You Buy or Stay Away?

AI hardware manufacturer Cerebras is launching its IPO at a $49 billion valuation with a price range of $150-$160 per share, more than double its valuation from three months ago. While the company's unique chip technology and $20 billion OpenAI deal present growth opportunities, the 95x sales valuation, high customer concentration (86% from two UAE-based customers), and recent volatility in tech IPOs warrant a cautious approach.

05/11/2026, 4:06 PM • The Motley Fool

Goldman Sachs Says the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Software Sell-Off Was Overdone. Here Are the Best Growth Stocks to Buy Now.

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon believes the 2026 SaaS sector sell-off ('Saaspocalypse') was excessive, arguing AI will create winners and losers rather than widespread destruction. Figma and Atlassian are highlighted as well-positioned to rebound, both showing strong AI adoption, double-digit revenue growth, and attractive valuations after significant stock price declines.

05/03/2026, 2:30 AM • The Motley Fool