Rivian Just Earned a Buy Rating. Is Wall Street Seeing a Turning Point?

UBS upgraded Rivian to a buy rating while maintaining its $17 price target, viewing the stock's 19% decline as a buying opportunity ahead of expected R2 production improvements and margin expansion. The R2 became Rivian's best-selling vehicle in Q3 with solid initial demand, but the company still faces challenges with an $80 million automotive gross loss in Q3. Success depends on sustaining R2 demand while improving automotive profitability.

11/12/2026, 11:45 AM • The Motley Fool

2 Quantum Computing Stocks That Could Help Set You Up for Life

IBM and Quantinuum represent two competing approaches to winning the quantum computing race. IBM prioritizes speed with its Nighthawk chip and offers dividend income, while Quantinuum focuses on accuracy with its Helios system. A Department of Energy competition offering $100 million to achieve 100 logical qubits by 2028 provides a public benchmark for both strategies. The author recommends owning both stocks as a long-term investment, with IBM as the core holding and Quantinuum as a smaller, higher-risk position.

11/12/2026, 4:14 AM • The Motley Fool

Wreaths Across America Announces 2026 Escort to Arlington Route

Chevrolet will lead the nation's longest veterans' parade for the 12th consecutive year, sponsoring 10 escort vehicles and 4,000 wreaths for the week-long 'Escort to Arlington' journey beginning December 12, 2026. The procession will travel from Maine to Arlington National Cemetery, visiting schools and memorials along the East Coast to honor veterans and military families, culminating on National Wreaths Across America Day on December 19.

11/09/2026, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

5 Companies Buying Back Their Own Stock Hand Over Fist As the Stock Market Sells Off

During market sell-offs, five companies are aggressively buying back their own stock at discounted prices, which allows them to retire more shares and increase shareholder value. PayPal, General Motors, EPAM Systems, Lam Research, and Airbnb have all authorized or executed substantial buyback programs, with share counts declining significantly over the past year.

11/06/2026, 2:47 PM • The Motley Fool

Ford's Next Growth Engine Could Already Be in Your Driveway

Ford is shifting its business model to focus on high-margin software subscriptions and connected services to supplement low-margin vehicle sales. The company reported 1.7 million active paid subscriptions (up 40% YoY) and record quarterly software-services revenue, despite a 6.6% decline in Q3 vehicle sales. This strategy mirrors General Motors' successful OnStar business, which generated over $800 million in Q3 revenue with $6.8 billion in deferred revenue, positioning both automakers to gradually transform from low-margin manufacturers into higher-margin service providers.

11/04/2026, 11:00 AM • The Motley Fool

MP Materials Has Collapsed 60% From Its Highs. Here's Why I'm Not Buying (Yet).

MP Materials stock has declined 60% from its $100 peak to $40, despite analyst price targets around $71. While the company benefits from a Pentagon price floor agreement guaranteeing $110/kg for NdPr through 2035, the author remains cautious because over 60% of MP's adjusted EBITDA currently depends on government support. The author wants to see evidence that MP's underlying business can generate substantial profits independently before investing.

11/01/2026, 7:33 AM • The Motley Fool

Battery Graphite Market Size, Share, Trends, and Industry Analysis - Global Forecast, 2026-2036 | EV and Energy Storage Demand Fuels 9.5% CAGR and a $25.77 Billion Opportunity

The global battery graphite market is projected to grow from $9.20 billion in 2025 to $25.77 billion by 2036 at a 9.5% CAGR, driven by rising EV and energy storage demand. China dominates with 65% of global graphite mining, but North America and Europe are expanding capacity outside China to reduce supply chain risk. Major players include BTR New Material Group, Vianode, and Nouveau Monde Graphite, though intense price competition from Chinese suppliers and trade policy uncertainty remain key challenges.

10/27/2026, 12:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Electric Vehicle Market to Reach $1.46 Trillion by 2032 Driven by Falling Battery Costs and Expanding Fleet Electrification, Says Mordor Intelligence

The global EV market is projected to grow from $0.86 trillion in 2027 to $1.46 trillion by 2032 at a CAGR of 11.2%, driven by declining battery costs, stricter efficiency requirements, and fleet electrification. Asia-Pacific leads regional growth, while challenges include charging infrastructure delays and critical mineral price fluctuations.

10/26/2026, 8:04 PM • GlobeNewswire

Forget Ford's Lucrative Dividend. GM Has a Different and Perhaps Better Way to Reward Investors.

General Motors has announced a $20 billion share repurchase authorization and has reduced outstanding shares by nearly 40% since early 2023. With strong cash flow generation, GM's total shareholder yield (buybacks plus dividends) reaches 12.59%, roughly double Ford's 5.7%, potentially offering better long-term value despite Ford's more publicized dividend strategy.

10/25/2026, 2:03 PM • The Motley Fool

GM Just Announced a $20 Billion Buyback. Tesla Trades at 350 Times Earnings. Here's Which Auto Stock I'd Buy Today.

General Motors announced a $20 billion share buyback and beat revenue expectations with $50 billion in Q3 revenue, while Tesla trades at a premium P/E ratio of 351 despite falling net income. The analyst recommends GM as the better buy today due to its consistent profitability, reasonable valuation, and share buyback program, while Tesla offers higher upside potential but carries significant execution risks and uncertainty around potential merger with SpaceX.

10/25/2026, 2:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Is MP Materials Stock a Millionaire Maker?

MP Materials has shown strong commercialization progress with 41% year-over-year growth in NdPr production and announced major shipments to General Motors and Apple. However, at a $6.82B valuation, the stock is unlikely to be a 'millionaire maker.' While growth investors may consider it a speculative buy ahead of November 5 earnings, execution risks persist and any production hiccups could trigger pullbacks.

10/24/2026, 8:26 AM • The Motley Fool

Tesla's Automotive Revenue Fell 3%, and Energy Generation and Storage Tumbled 16%. Should Investors Still View Tesla as a Car Company?

Tesla reported declining automotive revenue (-3%) and energy storage revenue (-16%) in Q3 2026, with flat vehicle sales over three years. Despite being fundamentally a car company with 75% revenue from vehicles, Tesla trades at a P/E of 200 based on future promises around autonomous vehicles and the Optimus robot. Analysts argue the stock looks overvalued as the company must prove it can grow beyond its core auto business to justify its $1.5 trillion market cap.

10/23/2026, 2:45 AM • The Motley Fool

Goldman Sachs Group vs. JPMorgan Chase: Which Financial Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase represent two distinct banking strategies: Goldman focuses on capital markets and institutional services with lower valuation multiples and higher dividend yield, while JPMorgan leverages massive scale and diversified operations to achieve superior profitability margins. Goldman appears more attractive to value and income investors, while JPMorgan offers exposure to a broader financial ecosystem with stronger operating margins.

10/22/2026, 9:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Rare Earths vs. Copper: Should You Buy MP Materials or Freeport-McMoRan?

The article compares two commodity plays: MP Materials, a rare-earth producer with government backing and price protections, versus Freeport-McMoRan, an established copper giant benefiting from data center and power grid demand. MP Materials offers higher growth potential but more volatility, while Freeport-McMoRan provides stability with strong copper demand expected to grow 50% by 2040.

10/21/2026, 7:14 AM • The Motley Fool

Saudi Arabia Electric Vehicle Market Size, Share, Growth, and Forecast 2026-2035 | Vision 2030 and Fleet Electrification Propel 25.10% CAGR Toward USD 5.53 Billion

Saudi Arabia's EV market is projected to grow at a 25.10% CAGR from 2026-2035, reaching USD 5.53 billion by 2035, driven by Vision 2030 initiatives, fleet electrification, domestic manufacturing, and charging infrastructure development. Battery electric vehicles and passenger cars are expected to lead growth, with major automakers competing through localized production, climate-adapted engineering, and fleet-focused strategies.

10/21/2026, 4:55 AM • GlobeNewswire