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

Minerva Humanoids beendet seine Stealth-Phase mit einer von General Catalyst angeführten Pre-Seed-Finanzierungsrunde in Höhe von 10 Millionen US-Dollar, um humanoide Roboter für die gefährlichsten Aufgaben der Welt zu entwickeln

Minerva Humanoids, a robotics company developing semi-autonomous humanoid robots for dangerous tasks in energy and public safety sectors, has completed a $10M pre-seed funding round led by General Catalyst. The company's robot 'Roger' enables trained specialists to remotely operate hazardous missions while remaining safe. Minerva plans to launch commercial pilot projects in fall 2026, with manufacturing based in Western supply chains.

10/06/2026, 11:30 PM • GlobeNewswire

Minerva Humanoids sort de l’ombre après une levée de fonds de pré-amorçage de 10 millions de dollars menée par General Catalyst pour la conception de robots humanoïdes destinés aux missions les plus dangereuses au monde

Minerva Humanoids, a robotics startup founded by former MIT CSAIL and Tesla researchers, has raised $10 million in pre-seed funding led by General Catalyst to develop Roger, a semi-autonomous humanoid robot designed for hazardous missions in energy and public safety sectors. The robot enables remote operators to perform dangerous tasks like offshore oil operations and explosive device disposal while remaining physically safe, with the company launching commercial pilot projects in fall 2026.

10/06/2026, 11:30 PM • GlobeNewswire

Here's Why SpaceX's AI Infrastructure in Space "Moonshot" Won't Uproot Neocloud Companies

SpaceX launched a test satellite with Google's TPUs to explore orbital data centers, but satellite-based data centers will cost 2.5-3x more than Earth-based facilities. Tech giants need computing power immediately and are investing heavily in neocloud companies like Nebius and Iren, which have available megawatt capacity and scaling pipelines. Orbital data centers are unlikely to replace terrestrial data centers in the near term.

10/06/2026, 11:20 AM • The Motley Fool

Stellantis N.V. vs. Tesla: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares Stellantis and Tesla as investment options in 2026. Stellantis, a legacy automaker with 14 brands, trades at a lower valuation but reported a €22.3 billion net loss in FY 2025 with negative free cash flow. Tesla remains profitable with $3.8 billion net income and $6.2 billion free cash flow despite slower EV market growth, positioning it as the more attractive investment despite its higher valuation.

10/06/2026, 11:02 AM • The Motley Fool

SpaceX Just Reached Orbit With Starship. Here's What a $1,000 Investment Could Be Worth by 2030

SpaceX achieved a major milestone by reaching orbit with Starship for the first time, deploying 26 Starlink satellites. Despite strong revenue growth of 92% YoY to $7.8B, the company's AI segment is losing money rapidly. Analysts project a $1,000 investment could range from $570 to $2,700 by 2030 depending on growth rates and valuation multiples, though the stock currently trades at a premium 70x sales valuation with significant execution risk.

10/06/2026, 7:31 AM • The Motley Fool