Stock Market Today, July 21: Micron Surges 12% as Semiconductor Strength Lifts Nasdaq

Major stock indices gained on July 21, 2026, with the Nasdaq rising 1.29%, S&P 500 up 0.89%, and Dow Jones adding 0.74%. Semiconductor stocks led the rally, with Micron surging 12% and SanDisk soaring 14%. AMD gained 8% following its AI deal with Microsoft, while General Motors and AeroVironment also posted gains. The rally occurred despite geopolitical tensions and tariff concerns, with strong AI demand from South Korea supporting chip stocks.

07/21/2026, 5:03 PM • The Motley Fool

Memory Stocks Spark a Market Rebound; Dow Jones Joins the Party

All three major stock indexes climbed together on Tuesday, driven by a semiconductor rally led by memory chip stocks. Micron surged 10.1% after Morgan Stanley predicted memory prices could rise 25% due to AI demand, while SK Hynix jumped 10.9%. The semiconductor ETF gained 5.2%, with broad-based chipmaker gains despite geopolitical tensions and trade tariff announcements. Industrial stocks like 3M and Caterpillar also contributed to the Dow's advance.

07/21/2026, 12:05 PM • The Motley Fool

SpaceX Is Down 45% From Its All-Time High, and the Pain Is Just Beginning for Shareholders

SpaceX stock has plunged 45% from its June 16 peak of $225.64 to below $124 per share following its record-breaking $85.7 billion IPO in June 2026. The article warns of further downside pressure due to an accelerated insider unlock schedule beginning in early August, an unsustainably high price-to-sales ratio of 42x (well above historical bubble territory of 30x), lack of recurring profits, and planned dilutive equity offerings to fund AI infrastructure expansion. Additionally, the company's $25 billion bond offering has seen declining prices since issuance, signaling bondholder concerns.

07/21/2026, 7:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Market Indexes Play Favorites: Tech Wins, Industrials Sulk on Monday

Tech stocks rallied on Monday while industrial stocks lagged, with the Nasdaq up 0.57% and the Dow down 0.30%. Alphabet surged 3% after reports of a new AI chip called 'Frozen v2' that runs Google's Gemini models more efficiently. The semiconductor sector broadly rallied on the news. However, Apple fell 2.4% and Caterpillar dropped 1.2%, offsetting gains. Over 300 companies report earnings this week, with investors seeking clarity on AI spending.

07/20/2026, 12:21 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Intel Stock Soared 278% In the First Half of 2026

Intel's stock surged 278% in the first half of 2026 following better-than-expected Q1 results, strong data center revenue growth, and new partnerships with Apple, Tesla, and SpaceX. However, shares have fallen 28% since June as investors question the stock's expensive valuation with a P/E ratio of 904 compared to the tech sector average of 34.

07/20/2026, 10:10 AM • The Motley Fool

Humanoid Robots: The US-China Divide and Who Controls the Supply Chain — Latest Analysis on TrendForce's Substack

The global humanoid robot industry is transitioning from technology validation to commercial deployment, with the US and China pursuing divergent strategies. The US focuses on AI ecosystem development and intelligence capabilities, while China leverages its integrated supply chain for rapid product iteration and scale deployment. Competition will ultimately depend on which companies can build sustainable business models combining scale, data accumulation, and profitability.

07/20/2026, 5:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Humanoide Roboter: Die Kluft zwischen den USA und China – wer kontrolliert die Lieferkette? Eine aktuelle Analyse auf dem TrendForce-Substack

The global humanoid robot industry is transitioning from technological validation to commercial deployment, with the US focusing on AI intelligence and advanced models while China emphasizes supply chain integration and rapid scaling. The competitive landscape is shifting toward controlling key components and building sustainable business models, with both regions pursuing distinct strategies that may allow multiple players to coexist rather than a single dominant winner.

07/20/2026, 5:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Elon Musk's Tesla Remains One of the Last Great Founder-Led Tech Giants. Is the Stock a Buy Before July 22?

Tesla reports Q2 earnings on July 22 with strong vehicle sales up 25% year-over-year (480,126 units sold). While the core EV business faces competition from BYD and Rivian, Tesla's growth opportunities lie in services (up 42%), full self-driving software, and the Optimus robot project. Analysts have a consensus price target of $425, representing 11.5% upside potential. Much depends on Musk's ability to convince investors about Tesla's long-term vision during the earnings call.

07/19/2026, 3:05 PM • The Motley Fool

5 "Magnificent Seven" Stocks I'm Buying and 2 That I'm Selling

An analyst recommends buying five of the Magnificent Seven tech stocks (Nvidia, Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta) while selling Apple and Tesla due to expensive valuations. The five recommended stocks benefit from massive AI computing capacity investments by hyperscalers, with Nvidia positioned to gain the most from the expected $1 trillion in data center spending next year.

07/19/2026, 8:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Even With Tesla Under $400, I'd Still Rather Buy This Unstoppable Growth Stock in July

Despite Tesla's stock price dropping below $400, the author recommends Cava Group as a better investment choice. Tesla faces concerns over shrinking profit margins, declining North American sales, and a valuation heavily dependent on unproven autonomous driving technology. Cava, a fast-growing Mediterranean restaurant chain, offers more reliable growth through strong customer traffic, profitable expansion, and a clear path to 1,000 locations by 2032.

07/19/2026, 5:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Intel Stock Soared About 278% in the First Half of 2026, Then Fell 10% in a Single Day. Buy the Dip or Run for the Hills?

Intel's stock surged 278% in H1 2026 under CEO Lip-Bu Tan due to successful 18A process adoption and foundry business wins from Tesla and Apple. However, a 10% single-day drop in July suggests the stock price has outpaced fundamentals. With forward P/E ratios of 127-89 and modest 7% revenue growth, analysts recommend holding rather than buying, as the valuation appears years ahead of anticipated earnings growth.

07/19/2026, 4:02 AM • The Motley Fool

SpaceX's Unlucky Flight 13 Fails to Launch Starship. Can the Stock Survive Yet Another Delay?

SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 test launch was scrubbed when four Raptor engines failed to ignite at liftoff. The company faces mounting pressure from a 2028 NASA deadline for lunar missions and competition from Blue Origin. SpaceX stock has declined 38% from its all-time high, with investors bracing for continued volatility as the company pursues further test flights.

07/18/2026, 6:20 AM • The Motley Fool

Bitget lanza la primera Cuenta Unificada Multiactivos del sector con 100 tokens de acciones estadounidenses como margen

Bitget has launched the first Cross-Asset Unified Account (UTA) incorporating over 370 eligible assets, including 100 tokenized US stocks (rTokens), into a single margin pool. This advancement allows tokenized stocks and cryptocurrencies to function together within one capital framework, enabling users to use stock tokens as collateral for trading, borrowing, and portfolio management without isolating positions.

07/18/2026, 5:27 AM • GlobeNewswire

Bitget Melancarkan Cross-Asset Unified Account Pertama dalam Industri Dengan 100 Token Saham AS sebagai Margin

Bitget has launched a Cross-Asset Unified Account that integrates over 370 assets, including 100 tokenized US stocks (rTokens), into a single margin pool. This innovation allows users to leverage tokenized equities alongside cryptocurrencies for trading, borrowing, and portfolio management through one account, representing the third evolution in exchange account architecture focused on capital efficiency.

07/18/2026, 5:27 AM • GlobeNewswire

Bitget משיקה חשבון מאוחד חוצה-נכסים ראשון מסוגו בתעשייה, המאפשר שימוש ב-100 אסימוני מניות אמריקאיות כבטוחה

Bitget has launched the first cross-asset unified trading account (UTA) that allows users to use 100 tokenized US stocks (rTokens) alongside cryptocurrencies as collateral in a single margin pool. This enables stock tokens to function with the same flexibility as crypto assets, supporting multiple financial activities simultaneously without requiring users to exit positions. The platform supports major stocks including Apple, Amazon, Meta, Tesla, Google, Nvidia, Microsoft, and others with haircut rates up to 95%.

07/18/2026, 5:27 AM • GlobeNewswire