Stock Market Today, Nov. 10: Wall Street's Rally Hits a Roadblock as Hot Inflation Raises the Stakes for the Fed

Wall Street's rebound stalled on November 10 as hotter-than-expected inflation data reignited concerns about Federal Reserve interest rate policy. The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones all declined, with the 10-year Treasury yield climbing to 4.88%. While most stocks fell, Meta surged on JPMorgan's positive rating and Sea Limited jumped on strong earnings, but Nvidia plunged amid CEO investigation concerns.

11/10/2026, 5:30 PM • The Motley Fool

1 Reliable ETF I'm Buying Forever, Even if the Stock Market Crashes

The author recommends the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) as a reliable long-term investment despite current market volatility and crash concerns. VOO offers diversification across 500 large U.S. companies, a low 0.03% expense ratio, and has historically recovered from all 27 bear markets it has experienced, averaging 12.5% annual returns since 2010. The author suggests dollar-cost averaging to mitigate timing risk in uncertain market conditions.

11/10/2026, 12:00 PM • The Motley Fool

Worried About What the Midterm Elections Mean for the Stock Market? History Has a Clear and Reassuring Answer.

Following Democrats' decisive midterm victory, the stock market experienced volatility as investors assessed implications for AI and regulation. Historical data shows the S&P 500 has been positive in the 12 months following every midterm election since 1950, with an average return of 15%. While concerns exist about potential data center regulations and AI safety, long-term investors are advised to remain diversified and focused on broader market trends rather than individual stocks.

11/10/2026, 6:00 AM • The Motley Fool

This Vanguard ETF Has Outperformed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite

The Vanguard Russell 1000 Value ETF (VONV) has outperformed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite in 2026 due to its diversified portfolio with only 22% tech exposure, compared to the heavy tech concentration of the benchmarks. While VONV has delivered positive returns during the AI correction, it historically lags behind the S&P 500 and Nasdaq over 10-year periods, suggesting the benchmarks may regain ground if AI momentum resumes.

11/10/2026, 5:53 AM • The Motley Fool

Prediction: This Will Be the Price of Bitcoin by the End of 2030

Bitcoin's growth rate is expected to slow as it becomes more mainstream. JPMorgan Chase predicts a 10% annual growth rate in a base case scenario and 17% in a bull case, potentially reaching $150,000 by end of 2030. This represents a significant slowdown from historic triple-digit growth rates, though Bitcoin is still expected to outperform stocks, bonds, and gold over the next decade.

11/09/2026, 5:53 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Centrus Energy Stock Crashed 26% in October

Centrus Energy stock plummeted 26% in October following its announcement of a $116 million acquisition of Westerman Holdings, a major supplier. Multiple analysts downwardly revised their price targets, with Roth Capital cutting its target from $188 to $115, Barclays from $207 to $150, UBS from $185 to $120, and JPMorgan from $180 to $120. Despite analyst skepticism, the article suggests long-term investors should consider Centrus given its competitive advantages in nuclear fuel production and a robust $5.4 billion backlog.

11/08/2026, 2:06 PM • The Motley Fool

Here's How These 6 Big Bank Stocks Make Their Money

The six largest U.S. banks generate profits through different business models. JPMorgan Chase leverages diversified operations including asset management and credit cards. Bank of America and Morgan Stanley focus on wealth management with strong fee growth. Citigroup excels in corporate financial services. Wells Fargo relies on traditional lending and deposits. Goldman Sachs capitalizes on equities trading and investment banking, with equities revenue accounting for over one-third of total revenue.

11/07/2026, 9:45 AM • The Motley Fool

Evaluating Financial ETFs: Performance and Cost Give KBWB the Edge Over FTXO

Invesco KBW Bank ETF (KBWB) outperforms First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) with a lower 0.35% expense ratio versus 0.6%, higher five-year returns (41% vs 29%), and better dividend yield (2.1% vs 1.9%). While KBWB carries higher volatility, it emerges as the superior choice for investors seeking banking sector exposure.

11/07/2026, 8:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Palantir Stock Investors Just Got Great News From a Wall Street Analyst (Hint: The Stock Could Soar)

JPMorgan Chase analyst Brian Essex initiated coverage of Palantir Technologies with a buy rating and $262 price target, implying 63% upside from the current $160 share price. Essex argues that despite Palantir's expensive 53x sales valuation (highest in S&P 500), the company's rapid revenue growth, AI platform leadership, and strong fundamentals justify the premium. Palantir has delivered 13 consecutive quarters of accelerating revenue growth, with Q3 revenue up 96% and full-year 2026 guidance raised to 156% growth.

11/07/2026, 4:48 AM • The Motley Fool

NuScale Power Has Lost 67% of Its Value in 2026. Is It Finally Time to Buy?

NuScale Power's stock has plummeted 67% in 2026, falling from $15 to under $5 per share, driven by waning AI enthusiasm and delayed power purchase agreements. While the company operates in a multi-trillion-dollar nuclear energy opportunity fueled by AI data center demand, its valuation depends heavily on a signed PPA with ENTRA1 and TVA for its 6-gigawatt SMR project. Investor sentiment has shifted as AI companies face funding constraints and consider alternative energy sources.

11/06/2026, 2:30 PM • The Motley Fool

firmly Raises $15 Million Series A and Launches Ask Agent to Help Merchants More Easily Adopt Agentic Commerce

firmly, an agentic commerce platform, raised $15 million in Series A funding led by Squarepoint Capital with participation from J.P. Morgan Payments, Mastercard, and Samsung NEXT. The company launched Ask Agent, a conversational shopping experience for merchant websites featuring AI-powered product discovery, real-time inventory, and in-chat checkout. Early deployments show conversion rate improvements up to 18% and AOV increases up to 23%.

11/05/2026, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

2 Bank Stocks to Buy After Their Third-Quarter Earnings Reports

The banking industry is performing well with increasing profits from higher interest rates and steep yield curves. JPMorgan Chase and First Citizens BancShares are recommended as solid bank stock picks. JPMorgan, the country's largest bank with $5 trillion in assets, offers revenue diversity through investment banking and wealth management. First Citizens has demonstrated strong acquisition strategy, recently acquiring Silicon Valley Bank's assets and reporting earnings that beat estimates by 20%.

11/05/2026, 6:10 AM • The Motley Fool

If the S&P 500 Falls 20%, Here's the 1 ETF I'd Buy Hand Over Fist

The article argues that a 20% decline in the S&P 500 would present a buying opportunity rather than a reason to panic. The author recommends the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) as a long-term investment vehicle, citing the S&P 500's 98-year track record of 9.98% annualized returns despite multiple economic crises. The piece emphasizes that while individual stocks can fail, the broader market has consistently recovered and rewarded patient investors.

11/04/2026, 3:00 PM • The Motley Fool

Will Crypto Rally After the Midterm Elections? If History Is Any Guide, This Happens Next.

Historically, equities and cryptocurrencies have rallied after midterm elections due to reduced policy uncertainty. Bitcoin has gained an average of 54% in the year following past midterms (excluding 2010). However, the article cautions that crypto's short history provides limited data, and Bitcoin's performance may be influenced more by its four-year halving cycle than midterm politics. The regulatory environment under Trump has been favorable for crypto, though potential Democratic control could require more concessions on legislation.

11/04/2026, 5:15 AM • The Motley Fool

3 Bank Stocks With Buyback Plans of at Least $30 Billion Worth a Look

JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Citigroup have launched major share buyback programs of $30-50 billion. Bank of America has been most aggressive, using 73% of its $40 billion authorization and reducing share count by 5.5% year-over-year. Citigroup achieved the highest share count reduction at 7.5% despite the smallest program, while JPMorgan has been slowest to deploy its $50 billion authorization with only 2.4% share count decline.

11/02/2026, 7:29 AM • The Motley Fool