Here's What a $1,400 Investment in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) Stock Could Be Worth in 3 Years

TSMC is positioned as a top AI infrastructure play due to its virtual monopoly on advanced chip manufacturing. With AI infrastructure spending projected to reach $2 trillion by 2027, analysts forecast TSMC's EPS to grow from $16.96 to $28.64 by 2028. A $1,400 investment (three shares) could be worth $2,325-$2,850 in three years, representing a 70-100% potential return, though risks include AI spending slowdowns and competition from Samsung, Intel, and Tesla's Terrafab venture.

10/12/2026, 4:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Humanoid Robots Could Be a $5 Trillion Market. Here Are 3 Stocks Positioned to Win.

Morgan Stanley projects the humanoid robot market could reach $5 trillion by 2050. Three stocks are positioned to benefit: Micron Technology provides essential memory chips for AI inference and sensor processing; Tesla's Optimus robots are well-developed with CEO Elon Musk targeting a $25 trillion company valuation; and Alphabet has multiple avenues including Google Cloud, Gemini AI, custom chips, and Waymo's autonomous robotaxi operations.

10/11/2026, 9:30 PM • The Motley Fool

If I Had a Choice to Invest $10,000 in SpaceX or Nvidia, Here's What I Would Do

In a comparison between SpaceX and Nvidia for a $10,000 investment, the author recommends Nvidia despite SpaceX's impressive growth and innovative opportunities. SpaceX shows strong fundamentals with 92% revenue growth and expanding Starlink operations, but trades at an expensive 69x sales valuation. Nvidia, with proven profitability, accelerating revenue (doubled to $96.2B), and a more attractive 30x earnings multiple, is positioned as the better buy given its central role in AI infrastructure development.

10/11/2026, 1:18 PM • The Motley Fool

Schwab's Dividend ETF's Worst Year Since 2012 Was a 5.5% Loss. The Cost Showed Up in the Good Years.

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) had only three losing years between 2012-2025, with its worst loss being 5.5% in 2018. While this defensive positioning protected it during market downturns like 2022 (down 3% vs S&P 500 down 18%), it significantly underperformed in rising markets. Over 14 years, $10,000 in SCHD grew to ~$49,000 compared to ~$70,500 in the S&P 500, demonstrating the trade-off between downside protection and upside participation.

10/11/2026, 6:22 AM • The Motley Fool

Symbotic Has a $22.5 Billion Backlog. Here's Why It Could Be the Best Robotics Stock Nobody Talks About.

Symbotic, a warehouse automation robotics company with a $22.5 billion backlog, is gaining traction with major retailers like Walmart, Albertsons, and Target. Despite recent stock underperformance, analysts remain bullish with a consensus price target 45% above current levels. The global warehouse robotics market is projected to grow at 23.1% annually through 2034, reaching $117.3 billion.

10/11/2026, 6:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Alphabet Is the Robotaxi Stock to Buy as Waymo Chases 1 Million Rides a Week

Waymo, Alphabet's autonomous vehicle subsidiary, has reached approximately 500,000 fully autonomous rides per week as of spring 2026, halfway toward its goal of 1 million rides weekly by year-end. While the company may fall short of this target, analyst Daniel Sparks argues Alphabet remains the best robotaxi investment option because Waymo represents only 3% of Alphabet's $4.2 trillion market value, with losses easily covered by Google's core profitable businesses. In comparison, Tesla and Uber face different challenges as robotaxi plays.

10/11/2026, 5:17 AM • The Motley Fool

Cathie Wood Just Cut Her SpaceX Position. Is It Time to Sell?

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest sold approximately 55,000 shares of SpaceX from its Next Generation Technology ETF, marking the first reduction since SpaceX went public in June. The sale represents only 0.4% of the ETF's position and is likely a routine rebalancing rather than a loss of confidence. SpaceX's Starlink satellite business continues to drive profitability with 66% revenue growth and doubled subscriber count to 12 million, while the rocket-launching business remains unprofitable.

10/10/2026, 11:33 AM • The Motley Fool

Broadcom vs. Intel: Which Chip Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Broadcom and Intel represent contrasting strategies in semiconductors: Broadcom dominates AI accelerators with strong profitability (36% net margin, $64B revenue), while Intel pursues a foundry turnaround with negative free cash flow (-$4.9B) but promising partnerships with SpaceX, Tesla, and Nvidia. Analysts favor Broadcom for 2026 due to superior growth prospects (66% revenue growth expected) and lower valuation multiples, though Intel shows potential for long-term recovery.

10/10/2026, 11:15 AM • The Motley Fool

James Altucher Says the Biggest Tech Story of the Year Is a Public Document Almost No One Has Read, and It Points to a Single Overlooked Company

Tech analyst James Altucher claims a publicly available FCC filing reveals Elon Musk's artificial intelligence plan that has been overlooked by investors. The filing was overshadowed by SpaceX's record IPO announcement. Altucher identifies an unnamed publicly traded company he believes is central to executing this plan, positioning it as an investment opportunity before the market catches up.

10/08/2026, 7:15 PM • GlobeNewswire

BYD Trades at 20 Times Earnings. Tesla Trades at 344. Here's Which One I'd Buy Today.

Tesla trades at a 344 P/E ratio reflecting future growth expectations in autonomous vehicles, robotaxis, and robotics, while BYD trades at 20x earnings as an established EV manufacturer with strong international expansion. The author recommends BYD as the better value at current prices, though acknowledges Tesla's transformational potential.

10/08/2026, 1:30 PM • The Motley Fool

General Motors vs. Tesla: What Revenue Growth Trends Tell Investors About These Automotive Giants

While General Motors maintains a larger absolute revenue scale ($48B vs $28.2B in Q2 2026), Tesla demonstrates significantly stronger growth momentum with 26% year-over-year revenue increase compared to GM's 2% growth. Tesla's EV dominance continues despite expired federal tax credits, while GM struggles with a 43% decline in EV sales and relies on hybrid and gas-powered vehicles alongside AI initiatives.

10/08/2026, 1:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Elon Musk Just Shared Bad News for Intel Shareholders

Elon Musk confirmed that TSMC is in talks with Terafab alongside Intel, threatening Intel's position as the exclusive chip manufacturing partner for SpaceX and Tesla's joint venture. This development casts doubt on Intel's ability to meet Terafab's needs and could significantly impact Intel's foundry business growth, despite the company's recent stock rally and accelerated 14A production timeline.

10/08/2026, 7:29 AM • The Motley Fool

Data Center Energy Storage Systems Market to Reach USD 10.48 Billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 12.5% — MarketsandMarkets™

The global data center energy storage systems market is projected to grow from USD 5.17 billion in 2026 to USD 10.48 billion by 2032 at a 12.5% CAGR, driven by rising AI workloads, hyperscale data centers, and renewable energy integration. Supercapacitors are the fastest-growing technology segment at 16.5% CAGR, while Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region. Key players include Tesla, Panasonic, Samsung SDI, LG Energy Solution, CATL, and BYD.

10/07/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

4 Top CEOs Are Sounding the Same Alarm, and It Could Be a Major Win for These Memory Stocks

Memory stocks are experiencing significant gains due to unprecedented AI-driven demand for memory chips. CEOs from Apple, Tesla, and Sony have highlighted severe memory supply shortages affecting their businesses and pricing. Major memory makers like Micron, Samsung, and SK Hynix are benefiting from this supercycle, with Micron securing long-term strategic agreements covering 35% of production through 2030.

10/07/2026, 6:15 AM • The Motley Fool

1 Stat That Makes Tesla Hard to Ignore Before Oct. 21

Tesla delivered 486,532 vehicles in Q3 2025, beating Wall Street's estimate of 456,896 despite a 2% year-over-year decline. The company is set to report Q3 earnings on Oct. 21, with investors watching margins and other metrics. European market recovery suggests brand pressures from CEO Elon Musk's political activities have eased.

10/07/2026, 5:05 AM • The Motley Fool