Will EV Stocks Make a Comeback in 2026?

The EV market faces headwinds from the elimination of federal point-of-sale tax credits and increased competition, with sales plateauing despite new entrants like Rivian's R2. While autonomy and solid-state batteries are potential future growth drivers, experts remain cautious about profitability for EV startups. Legacy automakers and semiconductor suppliers may offer better investment opportunities than struggling EV manufacturers.

06/21/2026, 9:03 PM • The Motley Fool

SBA Celebrates Success of Detroit Supplier Matchmaking Expo

The SBA held its 2026 Detroit Supplier Matchmaking Expo on May 5, 2026, bringing together over 600 small business suppliers and three dozen large industrial buyers including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, NASA, Ford, Google, Honeywell, Toyota, and Siemens. The event resulted in 140 successful matches, with 48% of participants expecting over $250,000 in new business opportunities and 82% reporting satisfaction with the networking outcomes.

06/18/2026, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

A Little Good News for Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company is receiving positive news as aluminum supplier Novelis has restarted production at its New York facility after two factory fires disrupted supply chains. The fires cost Ford up to $2 billion in lost sales and inventory of its critical F-Series trucks. Ford expects to recover roughly half of the losses by the end of 2026 as production normalizes, with F-Series inventory down 16% year-over-year but poised for recovery during the popular selling season.

06/17/2026, 1:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Chemico Named a 2025 Supplier of the Year by General Motors

Chemico received General Motors' 2025 Supplier of the Year award in the Industrialization category at GM's 34th annual awards event. This marks Chemico's 16th such award from GM during its 37-year tenure as a supplier. The recognition highlights Chemico's performance in safety, innovation, execution, and resilience across GM's global operations.

06/16/2026, 6:51 PM • GlobeNewswire

General Motors Eyes Defense Expansion, In Talks With Lockheed Martin To Build Weapon Parts: Report

General Motors is in negotiations with Lockheed Martin to manufacture weapon components and parts, as the Pentagon seeks to expand domestic weapons production capacity amid global conflicts. GM CEO Mary Barra has engaged with Trump administration officials about expanding the automaker's defense business through its GM Defense subsidiary. Ford is also exploring military-related projects with the U.S. government.

06/16/2026, 8:25 AM • Benzinga

Why GM's Newest Strategy Could Top Rival Ford

General Motors and Ford are both entering the battery energy storage systems market. GM's partnership with Peak Energy to develop sodium-ion batteries offers potential cost advantages over lithium-iron phosphate alternatives, with potential 20% cost reductions and no cooling system requirements. Both automakers are targeting significant deployment capacity, with Ford aiming for 20 GWh annually by late 2027. Tesla Energy demonstrates the market's profitability, generating $12.7 billion in revenue with ~30% margins.

06/16/2026, 8:20 AM • The Motley Fool

Huge News for GM Stock, Tesla Stock, and Ford Stock Investors

General Motors is entering the battery storage business alongside Ford, intensifying competition in a market previously dominated by Tesla. This expansion represents a significant shift in the automotive industry's approach to energy storage solutions.

06/13/2026, 3:20 PM • The Motley Fool

Electric Vehicle Market Expected to Grow at 7.73% CAGR to Reach US$ 1720.00 Billion by 2034

The global electric vehicle market, valued at $880 billion in 2025, is expected to grow to $1.72 trillion by 2034 at a 7.73% CAGR. Asia Pacific will dominate with over 50% market share, while commercial vehicles represent the fastest-growing segment at 8.26% CAGR. Growth is driven by government support, battery technology advancements, and expanding charging infrastructure, though high initial costs and infrastructure gaps remain challenges.

06/12/2026, 3:33 AM • GlobeNewswire

Ally Financial vs. Chime Financial Inc. Class A Common Stock: Which Financial Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Ally Financial and Chime Financial represent two contrasting approaches to digital banking. Ally offers established automotive financing with reasonable valuation and dividend yield but faces customer concentration risk with GM and Stellantis. Chime targets underbanked consumers with rapid growth but operates at a loss with a premium valuation. Ally appears the safer choice for most investors, while Chime shows promise after achieving Q1 2026 profitability but remains overvalued at 58.5x forward earnings.

06/09/2026, 3:19 PM • The Motley Fool

The Catalyst Is Coming. Here's Why Smart Investors Are Buying MP Materials Before the SpaceX IPO.

MP Materials, which operates the only large-scale rare-earth mine in the U.S., could benefit from SpaceX's planned IPO on June 12 and its ambitious satellite expansion plans. SpaceX's application to launch a million satellites for AI applications would require rare-earth magnets used in satellite deployment and stabilization. While MP hasn't secured a SpaceX deal yet, the company's strategic importance to U.S. supply chain security and existing partnerships with Apple and General Motors position it as an attractive potential supplier.

06/09/2026, 8:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Should Investors Sell Tesla Stock to Buy SpaceX?

A potential SpaceX IPO could fundamentally reshape how investors value Tesla stock. For years, Tesla commanded a premium valuation as investors' primary public market vehicle for investing in Elon Musk's technological ambitions. However, a public SpaceX listing would provide investors with an alternative Musk-led company to evaluate, potentially challenging Tesla's valuation premium. While Tesla faces declining EV sales and competition, SpaceX operates in industries with fewer competitors and greater infrastructure opportunities. The article suggests Tesla's valuation may shift from rewarding long-term possibility to demanding measurable execution, though investors could ultimately choose to own both companies.

06/06/2026, 2:05 PM • The Motley Fool

The Biggest IPOs in History -- and How They Performed

The article examines the largest U.S.-listed IPOs in history, including SpaceX's upcoming $75 billion offering, and analyzes their post-IPO performance. Most major IPOs experienced initial bullish momentum followed by significant pullbacks before ultimately delivering strong long-term returns for patient investors. The analysis reveals a consistent pattern: excessive early hype leads to unsustainable valuations, corrections, but eventual substantial gains.

06/06/2026, 12:05 PM • The Motley Fool

I'd Put $10,000 in These 3 Stocks Right Now. Here's Why.

While AI stocks and trillion-dollar IPOs dominate market headlines, the article highlights three undervalued stocks that represent bargains in the current market. The author identifies these as genuinely cheap value stocks worth considering for investment.

06/05/2026, 7:12 AM • The Motley Fool

How 18 Innocent EVs Could Signal a World of Pain for Detroit Autos -- Don't Panic yet

Chinese EV maker Geely exported 18 Lotus Eletre crossovers to Canada, marking the first Chinese EV exports to North America. While this small initial shipment poses limited immediate threat due to 100% U.S. tariffs on China-built EVs, it signals growing competition. Other Chinese automakers like BYD and Chery are preparing to enter the Canadian market, which could eventually pressure Detroit automakers Ford and GM.

06/03/2026, 5:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Consumer Tech News (May 25-29): Dell, IBM, CrowdStrike, Meta Lead Big Tech AI Push

Major tech companies drove AI innovation this week with strong earnings and strategic initiatives. Dell reported record Q1 revenue of $43.84B, significantly beating estimates, while IBM and Red Hat launched a $5B open-source security initiative. Meta expanded into paid subscriptions across its platforms, and CrowdStrike expanded its cybersecurity initiatives. Anthropic surpassed OpenAI as the world's most valuable startup at $965B valuation. Japanese banks gained access to OpenAI's GPT-5.5 model for cybersecurity defense.

05/31/2026, 9:53 AM • Benzinga