Stock Market Midday, Sept. 24: Stocks Slide as Treasury Yields Climb, Oracle Declares Force Majeure

Major stock indices declined on September 24, 2026, as rising Treasury yields extended the previous day's sell-off. The S&P 500 fell 0.48%, Nasdaq dropped 0.77%, and the Dow declined 0.71%. Oracle tumbled nearly 5% after invoking force majeure on a New Mexico data center project, while Meta gained following the launch of new VR glasses and a handheld device. Rising bond yields, driven by inflation concerns and geopolitical uncertainty, pressured equities across sectors.

09/24/2026, 12:24 PM • The Motley Fool

CoreWeave vs. QuantumScape: Which Stock Is a Better Investment, the AI Giant or the EV Battery Upstart?

CoreWeave, an AI data center provider, and QuantumScape, a pre-revenue solid-state battery developer, represent different high-risk technology bets. CoreWeave shows impressive 167.9% revenue growth to $5.1B but carries heavy debt (8.9x debt-to-equity) and customer concentration risk with Microsoft accounting for 67% of revenue. QuantumScape has a strong balance sheet (0.1x debt-to-equity) but remains pre-commercial with no revenue until at least 2029. The author recommends CoreWeave as the safer bet due to its immediate revenue growth and multi-year AI infrastructure demand runway.

09/24/2026, 12:03 PM • The Motley Fool

41Caijing and Cifnews (Xiamen) Cross-border E-commerce Co., Ltd Successfully Host Bringing New Products to the World Event on Crowdfunding and Global Growth

41Caijing, Cifnews, Meta, and NEW WAVES jointly hosted an event in Dongguan discussing how crowdfunding brands can leverage a GEO+PR strategy to build global consumer trust. The event highlighted how AI-powered search is shifting brand credibility from short-term advertising to long-term media assets, with PR becoming essential for sustained organic search visibility rather than one-off promotional efforts.

09/23/2026, 11:35 PM • GlobeNewswire

EssilorLuxottica and Meta further advance AI glasses category with new products revealed at Meta Connect

EssilorLuxottica and Meta unveiled next-generation AI glasses at Meta Connect, including Ray-Ban Meta Audio (camera-free glasses), Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 with improved design and battery life, and new styles. The companies will offer over 100 AI glasses styles by year-end and are expanding to 10 new markets. Meta's personal AI agent Muse is coming to all AI glasses, with new features including hearing enhancement and private processing capabilities.

09/23/2026, 8:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

EssilorLuxottica et Meta continuent de développer la catégorie des lunettes IA avec de nouveaux produits, dévoilés lors de Meta Connect

EssilorLuxottica and Meta announced new AI glasses products at Meta Connect 2026, including Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3, a new Ray-Ban Meta Audio line without cameras, and Meta Glasses models Capri and Nova. The companies are expanding their AI glasses portfolio to over 100 styles and rolling out distribution to 10 new markets. New features include Muse AI agent, Hearing Enhancement software, and improved camera capabilities.

09/23/2026, 8:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

EssilorLuxottica e Meta accelerano l’evoluzione degli AI glasses con i nuovi prodotti presentati al Meta Connect

EssilorLuxottica and Meta unveiled new AI glasses products at Meta Connect 2026, including Ray-Ban Meta Audio (a camera-free audio-focused line), Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 with improved design and battery life, and new Meta Glasses models. The companies announced the arrival of Muse AI agent, expanded to 100+ product combinations, and plan global retail expansion into 10 new markets. New features include FDA-authorized hearing assistance and advanced navigation capabilities.

09/23/2026, 8:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Meta's Muse AI Agent Sees Fastest Adoption Since ChatGPT. Time to Buy Meta Stock?

Meta's Muse AI agent has achieved record-breaking adoption, surpassing ChatGPT's early growth with 2.8 million downloads in its first 12 days and 642,000 daily active users. Major partnerships with Shopify, PayPal, Expedia, Stripe, and Instacart are driving enterprise integration. With paid tiers at $20 and $100 monthly, analysts project significant revenue potential, with even 1% of Meta's 3.6 billion users subscribing to the $20 tier generating over $8.6 billion annually.

09/23/2026, 3:18 PM • The Motley Fool

This ETF Is Up 20% in 2026. Here's Why It Could Have More Room to Run.

The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) has outperformed major indexes with a 20% gain in 2026, significantly ahead of the S&P 500's 13% and Nasdaq Composite's 16% returns. The ETF's outperformance is driven by its concentrated exposure to high-growth tech and AI stocks, including Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft. Despite near-term headwinds from cautious AI spending and regulations, analysts believe the AI market will continue expanding, positioning QQQ for further gains.

09/23/2026, 12:20 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Booking Holdings Stock Was Sliding Today

Booking Holdings stock fell 4.75% as investors worry Meta's Muse AI agent will disrupt the online travel agency business model. Rival Expedia announced a partnership with Muse, which can autonomously handle travel bookings and negotiate discounts. While OTAs have survived similar threats before, the middleman business model remains vulnerable to AI-powered alternatives.

09/23/2026, 11:06 AM • The Motley Fool

2 Sensational Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold for 10 Years

Meta Platforms and Alphabet are positioned as top long-term growth stocks due to their AI capabilities and competitive advantages. Meta leverages AI for content recommendations and ad monetization while developing new revenue streams through AI agents. Alphabet benefits from its dominant search position, complete AI stack, and custom Tensor Processing Units that provide significant cost advantages.

09/23/2026, 7:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Snap Has Launched Its High-Powered Glasses. Will There Be Enough Demand?

Snap launched its Specs augmented reality glasses on September 16 at $2,195 per pair. Despite partnerships with major tech companies, investor concerns about demand and profitability persist. The AR glasses market remains niche with only 950,000 units forecasted to ship this year, while Meta dominates with 7 million smart glasses sold in 2025. Snap's stock has fallen 90% over five years, making Specs a critical turnaround effort for the struggling social media company.

09/23/2026, 5:32 AM • The Motley Fool

Could Palantir Be the Next Stock Added to the Dow Jones?

While Palantir Technologies meets all stated criteria for Dow Jones inclusion—including S&P 500 membership, U.S. headquarters, and appropriate stock price—the article argues inclusion is unlikely in the near term. The company faces stiff competition from better-established Magnificent Seven stocks and former Dow components, and its relative youth (only 6 years post-IPO) may require a longer track record before serious consideration.

09/23/2026, 5:05 AM • The Motley Fool

SpaceX's First 100 Days Are in the Books. Here's the Report Card.

SpaceX has completed its first 100 days as a public company, trading near its IPO price of $150 after an initial surge and 50% decline. The company has dramatically accelerated revenue growth to 92% in Q2 through AI compute rental deals with Anthropic and Google, with segment adjusted EBITDA nearly tripling. While investor sentiment has stabilized through lockup expirations, SpaceX's $2.1 trillion valuation appears expensive compared to peers like Meta, and the company remains unprofitable on a GAAP basis despite strong EBITDA performance.

09/23/2026, 12:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Stock Market Midday, Sept. 22: Means Markets Muted Despite Tech Gains as Geopolitics Dominates

Markets showed mixed performance on Sept. 22, 2026, with the Nasdaq hitting a new intraday record while the S&P 500 and Dow declined. Tech stocks gained on AI optimism, but geopolitical concerns and interest rate fears limited broader market gains. Investors await developments from the UN General Assembly and the Trump-Xi meeting.

09/22/2026, 12:38 PM • The Motley Fool

Cathie Wood Goes Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks She Just Bought

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest added to positions in Meta Platforms, Airbnb, and Beam Therapeutics on Monday. Meta surged 11% on momentum from its new Muse AI app and an upgraded price target from Wells Fargo. Airbnb continues strong revenue growth despite headwinds from rising travel costs and regulatory scrutiny. Beam Therapeutics is recovering after recent clinical trial data showed efficacy in its gene-editing treatment for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.

09/22/2026, 9:06 AM • The Motley Fool