Ford Could Make $500 Million From AI. Is Now the Time to Buy?

Ford announced plans to launch Ford Energy, an energy storage business for data centers, which caused its stock to surge 47% in May. While analysts predict the business could generate $500 million in operating profit by 2030, the article cautions against buying Ford stock based solely on this AI-adjacent venture. The company faces significant challenges, including $16 billion in EV division losses and an $8.2 billion net loss in 2025, making the energy storage business a modest contribution that won't solve Ford's core problems.

06/20/2026, 5:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Kalshi Revenue Surge Could Reshape the Fintech IPO Pipeline

Prediction market platform Kalshi is in informal IPO discussions with investment banks after its annualized revenue surpassed $2 billion, double the March 2026 run rate. The company holds a $22 billion valuation and achieved $16.81 billion in May trading volume, 2.4x larger than competitor Polymarket. However, ongoing multi-state lawsuits and jurisdictional conflicts with the CFTC over sports betting contracts—which comprise 85% of volume—pose significant risks to the IPO timeline and product offerings.

06/19/2026, 8:39 AM • Investing

SpaceX Stock Is Down Again Today. Is Now the Time to Buy?

SpaceX stock has dropped 7.6% and is now 12% below its IPO high, trading at $180.20. While the decline may present an opportunity for long-term investors, the stock remains expensive relative to near-term valuations. CEO Elon Musk projects $1 trillion in 2030 sales, but Wall Street analysts are more conservative, expecting $330-470 billion. The stock's volatility is likely to continue.

06/18/2026, 1:30 PM • The Motley Fool

US FINANCIAL 15 SPLIT CORP. Preferred Dividend Declared

US Financial 15 Split Corp declared its monthly distribution of $0.07317 per Preferred share (FTU.PR.B), representing a 10.00% annual yield. The fund invests in a portfolio of 15 major U.S. financial services companies including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley.

06/18/2026, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Banking ETFs: How Do KBWB and FTXO Compare to Each Other?

The Invesco KBW Bank ETF (KBWB) and First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) both provide exposure to the U.S. banking sector but differ in strategy and performance. KBWB offers lower fees (0.35% vs 0.6%), higher dividend yield (2.0% vs 1.8%), and better long-term returns (12.6% CAGR vs 9.8%), while FTXO provides broader diversification with 42 holdings versus KBWB's 26. Both have underperformed the S&P 500.

06/16/2026, 9:10 AM • The Motley Fool

The SpaceX IPO Just Handed Wall Street's Big Banks a Huge Payday. Here's What It Means for Their Stocks.

SpaceX's $75 billion IPO generated a record $560 million in underwriting fees for investment banks, despite a lower 0.75% fee rate. The IPO was four times oversubscribed, resulting in $86 billion in actual proceeds. With upcoming IPOs from OpenAI and Anthropic expected, investment banking activity is surging, boosting performance for major banks like Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, though consumer banks face headwinds from higher interest rates.

06/16/2026, 7:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Macerich Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Stock

Macerich Company priced an underwritten public offering of 14 million shares at $23.90 per share on June 15, 2026. The offering uses forward sale agreements with Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan Chase, and Morgan Stanley, allowing the company to lock in the share price while delaying issuance and cash receipt until June 2027. Net proceeds will be used for future acquisitions and general corporate purposes.

06/15/2026, 9:06 PM • GlobeNewswire

VIA Shareholder Alert: Via Transportation, Inc. Securities Class Action Lawsuit - Investors With Losses May Contact Levi & Korsinsky

A securities class action has been filed against Via Transportation, Inc. (NYSE: VIA) alleging that its September 2025 IPO registration statement concealed declining revenue metrics and German regulatory barriers. The stock fell from $46.00 at IPO to $14.12 by May 2026, representing a 69% loss. The lawsuit names Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Allen & Company, Wells Fargo Securities, and other underwriters for allegedly failing to conduct adequate due diligence on deteriorating growth metrics and market obstacles.

06/15/2026, 3:54 PM • GlobeNewswire

Here’s What a $1,000 Investment in SpaceX’s IPO Would Be Worth Today — and What Could Come Next

SpaceX went public on June 12, 2026, at $135 per share and opened at $150, now trading around $170. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 6-7 shares. However, analyst Leo Sun warns the stock is overvalued at 95x 2025 sales, unprofitable due to losses in space and AI divisions offsetting Starlink profits, and controlled by Elon Musk with an 82% voting stake. He predicts the initial rally will fade and the investment could shrink to a few hundred dollars within a year.

06/12/2026, 3:24 PM • The Motley Fool

Should You Sell Bitcoin Now or Hold for 5 More Years?

Bitcoin is trading 51% below its October record high, testing investor confidence during a bear market. However, the article argues that Bitcoin's history shows it always recovers from major dips, and major financial institutions continue to support the asset. The author recommends holding Bitcoin for another five years rather than selling, citing institutional adoption and the need for discipline during volatile periods.

06/12/2026, 1:02 PM • The Motley Fool

SpaceX IPO: First Indicative Price At $174 Per Share

SpaceX completed the largest IPO in history, pricing 555.6 million Class A shares at $135 per share and raising $75 billion, valuing the company at $1.77 trillion. The offering was four times oversubscribed with $250 billion in total demand. On its first trading day, SpaceX indicated an opening price of $174 per share, representing a 29% premium to the IPO price and potentially adding $215 billion in market cap.

06/12/2026, 10:36 AM • Benzinga

Gary Black Predicts TSLA Selling Ahead Of SpaceX IPO—Ross Gerber Says Investors Treating It Like 'Free Money'

Investor Gary Black predicts Tesla shareholders will sell TSLA positions to fund SpaceX IPO shares on June 12, 2026. Black views Tesla as 'richly priced' and plans to avoid the SpaceX IPO until valuations normalize. The SpaceX IPO has generated significant buzz but also skepticism from regulators and valuation experts over its $1.7 trillion valuation and governance structure.

06/11/2026, 1:20 AM • Benzinga

SpaceX IPO Bars Chinese Investors but Binance’s Pre-IPO Futures Fill the Gap

SpaceX's $1.8 trillion IPO (ticker SPCX, debuting June 12 at $135/share) excludes mainland China and Hong Kong investors due to ITAR restrictions on defense technology exports. This regulatory lockout has driven over $1 billion in volume through Binance's SPCXUSDT synthetic perpetual futures contracts, which offer 5x leverage but carry no actual equity ownership. Chinese retail investors unable to access the IPO through conventional channels are using these derivatives as a workaround, highlighting significant regulatory arbitrage and unmet demand.

06/10/2026, 9:14 AM • Investing

Why Chewy Stock Got Mashed in May

Chewy stock declined over 11% in May following cautious remarks from CEO Sumit Singh about consumer spending pressures and subsequent analyst price target cuts from Morgan Stanley and Barclays. Despite the cuts, both analysts maintained buy ratings, and the author believes the stock has become undervalued with realistic valuations and growth potential.

06/08/2026, 5:07 PM • The Motley Fool

Is Tech Sector Growth Sustainable and How are Expected Q2 EPS Estimates Faring?

Q1 2026 saw phenomenal tech sector growth at 56.8%, driven partly by AI enthusiasm and one-time Anthropic mark-ups. The article questions sustainability of this growth rate, noting historical tech sector averages of 10.3% (2011-2019) and 19% (excluding COVID period). Q2 2026 EPS growth expectations appear modest, with Goldman Sachs 2026 estimates only improving 10% since year-end 2025. The author suggests the market is in a remarkable period similar to the late 1990s, with 2027 potentially being the strongest year of President Trump's second term.

06/08/2026, 9:42 AM • Investing