Stock Market Today, Oct. 12: Dow Gains as Memory Stocks Weigh on Nasdaq

On October 12, 2026, the Dow Jones rose 0.38% while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq declined as investors rotated into value sectors away from technology. Memory chip stocks and semiconductor names faced pressure amid valuation concerns, while Meta Platforms gained on its new AI model launch and Figs surged over 12%. Bank earnings and inflation data are expected this week.

10/12/2026, 5:03 PM • The Motley Fool

Breakfast News: Week in Review

Nvidia agreed to acquire Hugging Face for $13 billion in a defensive move as customers develop competing chips, while MongoDB beat earnings expectations but fell 15% due to slower Q3 guidance. Token prices hit record lows, pressuring AI companies' business models. Uber cut 10% of workforce while lobbying against robotaxi regulations, and the Fed signals potential rate hold, impacting expensive AI stocks.

09/04/2026, 7:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Why Figs Stock Keeps Going Up

Figs stock surged 27% after reporting earnings that doubled Wall Street's profit forecasts, with 29% year-over-year sales growth and 300% earnings growth. Despite a high P/E ratio of 38x, analysts argue the stock is undervalued at 22x enterprise value-to-FCF ratio given its growth trajectory. Two analysts raised price targets to $20, though one analyst lowered their target to $16.

08/10/2026, 10:04 AM • The Motley Fool

FIGS vs. Gildan Activewear: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares FIGS, a specialized healthcare apparel company with premium pricing and high growth, against Gildan Activewear, a large-scale basic apparel manufacturer with lower valuations and steady cash flow. FIGS offers growth potential but faces supply chain concentration risks and premium valuation, while Gildan provides stability, dividend income, and diversified operations but with lower growth prospects. The author recommends Gildan for a steadier long-term investment path.

06/09/2026, 1:33 PM • The Motley Fool