Buying for the Long Haul? These 3 Stocks Could Generate 10x Returns

The article highlights three high-risk, early-stage growth stocks with significant long-term potential: Joby Aviation (eVTOL air taxi company), Curaleaf Holdings (cannabis producer), and Pony AI (robotaxi software company). While all three are unprofitable or marginally profitable, they offer compelling upside for patient, risk-tolerant investors willing to hold for several years.

06/02/2026, 10:30 AM • The Motley Fool

PONY AI Inc. to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on May 26, 2026

Pony AI Inc. announced it will report unaudited Q1 2026 financial results on May 26, 2026, before U.S. market open, followed by an earnings conference call at 8:00 A.M. ET. The company, a global leader in autonomous driving technology, will provide a live webcast and replay of the call through its investor relations website.

05/06/2026, 5:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

China's Robotaxi Race Hits A Safety Pause

China's robotaxi sector is shifting focus from rapid expansion to safety following recent incidents, including a major Baidu fleet outage in Wuhan affecting 100+ vehicles and a Hello autonomous vehicle accident. Chinese authorities have paused new autonomous vehicle permits and called for nationwide safety inspections. While the pause may delay the industry by up to a year, it could build public trust long-term. The sector remains competitive with Pony AI, WeRide, XPeng, and international players like Waymo and Tesla vying for market share.

05/05/2026, 8:25 AM • Benzinga

Consumer Tech News (Apr 20-24): U.S. Warns China Over AI Theft, Big Tech Faces Political Scrutiny Over AI & More

The Trump administration warned China of stronger enforcement against AI technology theft and distillation of frontier models. Meanwhile, Big Tech faces political scrutiny over AI development, with Sen. Josh Hawley urging Republicans to reject contributions from pro-AI groups. Major tech companies reported mixed earnings, with Intel and Texas Instruments beating estimates, while Tesla sales fell 24.3% in California. Key developments include Meta collecting employee keystroke data for AI training, Anthropic moving closer to Pentagon ties, and multiple companies advancing AI infrastructure and autonomous vehicle initiatives.

04/26/2026, 9:01 AM • Benzinga

Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Futures Pare Losses As March CPI Rises In-Line With Expectations—Taiwan Semiconductor, Rocket Lab In Focus (UPDATED)

U.S. stock futures fell on Friday amid Middle East tensions over Iran-Israel ceasefire violations and ahead of March CPI data release. Major indices traded lower with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 all declining slightly. Crude oil surged 2.31% to $100.13/barrel due to geopolitical concerns. Key gainers included Taiwan Semiconductor (up 1.81% on strong Q1 revenue), Simulations Plus (up 13.24% on better-than-expected results), and Urban-gro (up 12.31% on new strategy). Analysts remain cautiously optimistic about 2026 earnings growth despite headwinds from energy shocks and inflation.

04/10/2026, 8:46 AM • Benzinga

Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Futures Fall Ahead Of March CPI As Trump Says Iran Isn't Upholding Ceasefire—Taiwan Semiconductor, Rocket Lab In Focus

U.S. stock futures fell on Friday amid Middle East tensions over Iran-Israel ceasefire violations and ahead of March CPI data release. Major indices traded lower with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 all declining slightly. Crude oil surged 2.31% to $100.13/barrel due to geopolitical concerns. Key gainers included Taiwan Semiconductor (up 1.81% on strong Q1 revenue), Simulations Plus (up 13.24% on better-than-expected results), and Urban-gro (up 12.31% on new strategy announcement).

04/10/2026, 5:13 AM • Benzinga

Pony AI Debuts Commercial Robotaxi Rides In Zagreb

Pony AI stock rose 8.26% on Wednesday following the launch of Europe's first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, Croatia, in partnership with Verne and Uber Technologies. The company beat earnings expectations with Q4 revenue of $29.1M and plans to expand its fleet to 3,000 vehicles by year-end. Despite trading below its moving averages, the stock's RSI is oversold at 29.47, suggesting potential for rebound.

04/08/2026, 10:25 AM • Benzinga

Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow Futures Trip As Trump Tells Iran To 'Get Serious'— Pony AI, Worthington Steel, Olaplex In Focus (UPDATED)

U.S. stock futures fell on Thursday amid escalating Iran tensions and Trump's threats of military action. Major indices declined with the Dow down 0.47%, S&P 500 down 0.55%, and Nasdaq 100 down 0.65%. BlackRock downgraded U.S. stocks to neutral citing geopolitical risks and energy market disruptions. Several individual stocks experienced significant moves: Olaplex surged 48% on acquisition news, while Worthington Steel plunged 14% and MillerKnoll dropped 19% on weak earnings.

03/26/2026, 8:46 AM • Benzinga

Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 Futures Fall As Trump Prepares To 'Unleash Hell' On Iran—Pony AI, Worthington Steel, Olaplex Holdings In Focus

U.S. stock futures fell on Thursday amid escalating Iran tensions and Trump's threats of military action. Major indices declined with the Dow down 0.47%, S&P 500 down 0.55%, and Nasdaq 100 down 0.65%. BlackRock downgraded U.S. stocks to neutral citing geopolitical risks and energy market disruptions. Several individual stocks moved sharply: Olaplex surged 48% on acquisition news, while Worthington Steel plunged 14% and MillerKnoll dropped 19% on weak earnings.

03/26/2026, 4:54 AM • Benzinga

Tesla's 20% Crash May Be Just The Beginning As Expert Slams 'Absurd' Bull Valuations: 'Bulls Believe Everything Elon Says'

Future Fund Managing Partner Gary Black criticizes Tesla's valuation as inflated by unrealistic expectations around autonomous driving. He argues Tesla bulls are wrong to assume the company will dominate the autonomous ride-hailing market, citing a forward P/E ratio exceeding 200x and competition from other companies developing autonomous capabilities. Tesla stock has fallen 20% from December highs and faces potential further downside.

03/09/2026, 2:39 PM • Benzinga

PONY AI Inc. to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results on March 26, 2026

Pony AI Inc. announced it will report Q4 and full year 2025 financial results on March 26, 2026, with an earnings conference call scheduled for 8:00 A.M. ET. The company also announced achieving Gen-7 Robotaxi unit economics breakeven in Shenzhen and reported record paid orders during the Chinese New Year holiday period, strengthening its path to scalable commercialization of autonomous driving technology.

03/03/2026, 4:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

PONY AI Inc. Robotaxis Deliver Strong Chinese New Year Holiday Performance with Record Paid Orders in Shenzhen

Pony AI reported record paid order volumes during the 2026 Chinese New Year holiday period, with Shenzhen operations exceeding full-year 2025 totals by mid-February. The company achieved an average of 26 paid orders per vehicle per day during the nine-day holiday, demonstrating strong demand and operational reliability across China's four tier-one cities.

02/24/2026, 8:25 PM • GlobeNewswire

PONY AI Inc. Joins MSCI China Index as First Robotaxi Constituent

Pony AI Inc. has been added to the MSCI China Index effective February 27, 2026, becoming the first and only Robotaxi company in the index. The inclusion reflects the company's progress in autonomous driving commercialization, including achieving Gen-7 Robotaxi unit economics breakeven in Guangzhou and raising over $800 million in its dual primary listing in Hong Kong and NASDAQ.

02/11/2026, 5:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

PONY AI Inc. to Hold Extraordinary General Meeting on April 2, 2026

Pony AI Inc. announced an extraordinary general meeting scheduled for April 2, 2026, in Guangzhou, China, to consider and vote on proposed resolutions. The company, which trades on NASDAQ and HKEX, is a leader in autonomous driving technology commercialization. Shareholders and ADS holders are entitled to vote, with the record date set for February 27, 2026.

02/05/2026, 4:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Cathie Wood Goes Shopping: 3 Stocks She Just Bought

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest increased positions in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC), Oklo, and Pony AI on Friday. TSMC posted strong earnings with 21% revenue growth and record 45.1% net margins. Oklo, a nuclear fission and recycling company, has quadrupled in value despite no revenue expected until next year. Pony AI, a Chinese autonomous driving leader, trades at $16.30, up 25% from its IPO price of $13, with revenue expected to triple next year.

01/19/2026, 2:05 PM • The Motley Fool