The Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow All Fell Slightly Friday. The Jobs Report Wasn't Really Why.

Major U.S. stock indexes fell modestly on Friday despite a stronger-than-expected August jobs report showing 162,000 payroll additions versus consensus of 53,000. The strong jobs data raised Fed rate hike odds to 60% for the September meeting, causing short-term Treasury yields to spike. Apple weighed on the market due to production issues with foldable devices, while Tesla dropped 6% following disappointing early reviews of its Cybercab service. Micron Technology surged on plans to double AI memory chip production by 2027.

09/04/2026, 2:17 PM • The Motley Fool

Elon Musk Predicts SpaceX Will Generate $3.5 Trillion in Revenue by 2033. History Suggests He Will Be Wrong Yet Again.

Elon Musk predicted SpaceX could generate $3.5 trillion in revenue by 2033, but analyst Adam Spatacco argues this is unrealistic. SpaceX currently generates ~$12.5 billion in revenue (H1 2026) and would need 86% annual growth to reach the target. The article highlights Musk's history of missing timelines at Tesla with autonomous driving, robotaxis, and Cybertruck, suggesting similar overoptimism surrounds SpaceX's projection.

09/04/2026, 2:03 PM • The Motley Fool

Breakfast News: Week in Review

Nvidia agreed to acquire Hugging Face for $13 billion in a defensive move as customers develop competing chips, while MongoDB beat earnings expectations but fell 15% due to slower Q3 guidance. Token prices hit record lows, pressuring AI companies' business models. Uber cut 10% of workforce while lobbying against robotaxi regulations, and the Fed signals potential rate hold, impacting expensive AI stocks.

09/04/2026, 7:30 AM • The Motley Fool

The World Thinks SpaceX Is Building Rockets. James Altucher Says He's Really Building Something Far Bigger.

Tech analyst James Altucher argues that SpaceX has quietly transformed into an artificial intelligence company rather than just a rocket manufacturer. He contends that SpaceX's satellites and launch infrastructure are being positioned as orbital data centers to power AI operations, leveraging space's constant sunlight and free cooling. Altucher believes Musk's years-long head start in orbital infrastructure gives him a significant competitive advantage in this emerging AI-in-space race that most investors have not yet recognized.

09/03/2026, 8:35 PM • GlobeNewswire

Tesla Officially Launches the Cybercab -- 2 Things Investors Need to Know

Tesla launched its long-awaited Cybercab, a fully autonomous vehicle with no steering wheel or pedals. While the robotaxi market represents a massive $8-10 trillion opportunity and Tesla has significant competitive advantages through vertical integration, investors should note that robotaxi growth potential is already priced into Tesla's valuation, and CEO Elon Musk's growth projections have historically proven overly optimistic. Regulatory approval will ultimately determine scaling speed.

09/03/2026, 7:14 PM • The Motley Fool

Is Tesla About to Finally Launch the Robotaxi Fleet That Will Justify Its Valuation?

Tesla is holding a major event in Austin to unveil details about its Cybercab, a driverless two-seat vehicle designed to operate unsupervised using Full Self-Driving technology. The event is critical for Tesla's stock momentum, as Morgan Stanley analysts warn that a meaningful increase in unsupervised vehicles could be a catalyst for outperformance, while an underwhelming announcement could result in a muted or negative market reaction. Tesla stock is down 15% year-to-date and faces pressure from declining margins and rising expenses.

09/03/2026, 1:07 PM • The Motley Fool

Netflix, MercadoLibre, and Tesla Are All Underperforming the S&P 500. Here's the 1 Stock I'd Buy in September.

Netflix, MercadoLibre, and Tesla are underperforming the S&P 500 in 2026, down 14%, 3%, and 21% respectively. Despite challenges, all three companies continue growing. The author recommends buying MercadoLibre in September, citing its strong growth trajectory in Latin American e-commerce and fintech markets at a reasonable valuation, while avoiding Tesla due to its rich valuation and uncertain robotics payoff.

09/02/2026, 11:11 AM • The Motley Fool

Nvidia Is Still Retail Investors' Most-Held Stock on Robinhood, but a New Trillion-Dollar Stock Has Entered the Top 10

Nvidia remains the most-held stock among retail investors on Robinhood, driven by AI enthusiasm. SpaceX has recently entered Robinhood's top 10 as a trillion-dollar company, but the article warns that its accelerated insider share unlock schedule and low public float percentage could disadvantage retail investors.

09/02/2026, 7:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Can This Popular Altcoin Hit a Price of $1 by 2027? The Answer Will Blow Your Mind

Dogecoin would need a more than 12-fold increase to reach $1 by 2027, requiring it to surpass its all-time high of $0.74 and gain an additional 33%. Prediction markets estimate only a 4% chance of this occurring by January 2027 and 9% by June 2027. The article compares this to Bitcoin needing to reach $1 million from $80,000, noting both scenarios are highly unlikely despite possible catalysts like Elon Musk integrations or new investment products.

09/02/2026, 6:24 AM • The Motley Fool

Ranking the "Magnificent Seven" From Most to Least Attractive, Based on Future Cash Flow

The article ranks the Magnificent Seven tech stocks by their future cash flow per share, identifying Meta Platforms and Amazon as the most attractive valuations, while Apple and Tesla appear overvalued. Meta benefits from its 3.6 billion daily users and AI-enhanced advertising, while Amazon's high-margin AWS segment is accelerating growth with generative AI integration.

09/02/2026, 5:06 AM • The Motley Fool

If the September Effect Hits Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks This Year, History Says This Is the Best Place to Hide

September historically shows negative returns averaging -1.1% for the S&P 500 since 1928. With the Magnificent Seven AI stocks comprising 34% of the index, concentration risk could amplify seasonal weakness. However, recent years show mixed results—2023 saw declines while 2024-2025 posted gains. Rather than avoiding AI stocks entirely, investors should rebalance positions and rotate into defensive assets like gold, utilities, and bonds during September weakness.

09/01/2026, 7:30 PM • The Motley Fool

MEXC Reports Storage and Memory Stock Futures Dominated Trading During Big Tech Earnings Season

During the July-August 2026 U.S. tech earnings season, MEXC data shows storage and memory stocks dominated trading activity at 67.3%, with SK Hynix and Samsung earnings reports triggering significant volume spikes across related assets. Trading peaked outside earnings days for 60% of major tech companies tracked, with SK Hynix reaching peak volume 13 days after earnings following a major capital investment announcement.

09/01/2026, 6:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

AMD vs. Nvidia: SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk Weighs In on His Top Pick

Elon Musk announced that SpaceX and xAI will build exclusively on Nvidia's technology, citing the Vera Rubin architecture as superior. Nvidia demonstrates faster growth than AMD (106% vs 50% total revenue growth) and trades at a cheaper valuation despite superior performance, making it the more attractive investment option.

09/01/2026, 1:30 AM • The Motley Fool

General Motors vs. Tesla: Comparing Revenue Growth Trajectories Between These Automotive Giants

General Motors maintains roughly three times larger quarterly revenue than Tesla, but Tesla demonstrates faster percentage growth with recent quarters showing a narrowing gap. GM exhibits stable, flat revenue trends with a 3% operating margin, while Tesla shows more volatility but recovered with 26% year-over-year Q2 growth and a 1% operating margin. GM appeals to income investors with its 0.83% dividend yield, while Tesla attracts growth-focused investors seeking high-growth tech-like returns.

08/31/2026, 9:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Tesla Stock Stepped on the Gas Monday Morning

Tesla stock surged 4.75% Monday after CEO Elon Musk posted about SpaceX manufacturing gas turbine blades to accelerate data center construction by up to 18 months. Tesla's solar and battery storage solutions are positioned to benefit from the growing demand for power to support AI data centers, though the stock trades at a high valuation of 169x next year's expected earnings.

08/31/2026, 11:30 AM • The Motley Fool