Elon Musk Has Never Sold His Tesla Vision. Should You Buy the Dip Before July 22?

Tesla's stock has dipped below $400 ahead of July 22 earnings, prompting investors to consider whether this is a buying opportunity. While Musk's commitment to long-term vision in autonomous driving, robotics, and AI is noteworthy, the article cautions that timing purchases around earnings is risky given Tesla's premium valuation and history of missed timelines. The key question for investors is whether they're willing to hold through years of volatility for an unproven autonomous future, rather than betting on short-term earnings surprises.

07/17/2026, 3:05 AM • The Motley Fool

SpaceX Just Fell Below Its IPO Price. Here's What Happens Next, According to History.

SpaceX has fallen below its $135 IPO price after an initial 20% surge. Historical analysis of major IPOs shows eight of ten experienced declines in the first three months, with an average drop of 13%. The article suggests most investors should wait for future buying opportunities rather than investing at current levels, citing the company's heavy investment needs and technology risks.

07/16/2026, 7:10 PM • The Motley Fool

Stock Market Today, July 16: Lucid Group Surges on CEO's Denial of Bankruptcy and Take-Private Rumors

Lucid Group surged 8.82% on July 16, 2026, after CEO Silvio Napoli publicly denied bankruptcy and take-private rumors that had caused the stock to plunge over 50% earlier in the week. The company faces significant liquidity concerns, with shares down 93% since its 2020 IPO. Investors will await Lucid's full financial results on August 4 for clarity on the company's future direction.

07/16/2026, 5:08 PM • The Motley Fool

The "Magnificent Seven" Are at Their Lowest Relative Valuations in a Decade. My 3 Favorite Mag 7 Stocks to Buy.

The Magnificent Seven stocks are trading at their lowest relative valuations in a decade, with their P/E premium over the S&P 500 falling to just 10% from a historical 30%. The author recommends Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta as the best buying opportunities, citing their strong AI capabilities, cost advantages, and attractive valuations despite solid growth prospects.

07/16/2026, 4:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Tesla and Rivian Are Both Down 12%. Here's the Better Buy for the Second Half of 2026.

Both Tesla and Rivian have declined 12% in 2026, but they represent different investment theses. Tesla is pursuing autonomous robotaxi services with significant long-term potential but faces valuation risks and repeated delays. Rivian offers a more concrete near-term catalyst with its R2 mass-market SUV launch and Volkswagen partnership worth up to $5.8 billion. For the second half of 2026, Rivian presents a more compelling opportunity despite higher execution risk, while Tesla remains the safer long-term blue-chip EV holding.

07/16/2026, 10:20 AM • The Motley Fool

Why Rivian Stock Fell 12% in the First Half of 2026

Rivian's stock declined 11.9% in the first half of 2026 despite raising delivery guidance and launching its new R2 SUV. The decline was driven by analyst downgrades, a 28% drop in U.S. EV sales, widening losses ($427M adjusted EBITDA loss in Q1), and elimination of its 2027 EBITDA profitability goal. An 18% stock plunge followed a $1.2 billion capital raise announcement in July.

07/16/2026, 10:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Investors Should Stop Overlooking the World's Top 3 Auto Stocks

The article highlights three automotive stocks positioned to outperform the market: Ferrari, known for luxury brand status and 50%+ gross margins; BYD, which surpassed Tesla in EV sales through vertical integration and cost efficiency; and General Motors, leveraging full-size truck/SUV dominance and high-margin subscription services like OnStar and Super Cruise.

07/16/2026, 9:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Will SpaceX Be a $9 Trillion Stock by 2027?

A Raymond James analyst projects SpaceX stock could reach $800 per share within 12 months, valuing the company at $8.7 trillion. However, the article argues this is unlikely given SpaceX's current financial performance: Q1 2026 showed 15% revenue growth to $4.7 billion but a $2 billion loss, with only the Starlink segment profitable at $1.2 billion operating profit. While SpaceX operates three promising business segments (space launch, satellite broadband, and AI), the company's modest growth and ongoing losses don't support such dramatic valuation increases.

07/16/2026, 7:32 AM • The Motley Fool

SpaceX vs. Rocket Lab: Which Is the Better Space Stock to Buy Right Now?

The article compares SpaceX and Rocket Lab as space investment opportunities. While SpaceX pursues ambitious goals including Mars colonization, AI platforms, and Starlink expansion, it faces mounting losses ($3.29 per share in Q1) and massive capital expenditures ($10 billion in Q1 alone). Rocket Lab, though unprofitable, shows stronger momentum with 64% revenue growth, 31 new launch contracts signed in Q1, and improving losses. The article concludes Rocket Lab is the better buy due to its lower valuation (P/S ratio of 66 vs. SpaceX's 94) and stronger operational trajectory.

07/16/2026, 6:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Why Did Eos Energy Stock Jump Today?

Eos Energy Enterprises stock surged approximately 10% after announcing preliminary Q2 results showing record revenue between $68-69 million and a record backlog of $807 million. The company's first-half 2026 revenue has already exceeded its entire 2025 annual revenue, demonstrating strong business momentum. The battery energy storage company has expanded production capacity with Battery Line 2 now in commercial operation and partnered with Cerberus to establish Frontier Power USA.

07/15/2026, 11:31 AM • The Motley Fool

Hybrid Robots Market Projected to Reach $10.03 Billion by 2030 as Smart Manufacturing Accelerates

The global hybrid robots market is experiencing rapid expansion, forecast to grow from $4.93 billion in 2025 to $10.03 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 15.3%. Growth is driven by advances in AI, autonomous operations, human-robot collaboration, and smart manufacturing adoption. North America leads the market while Asia-Pacific shows fastest growth potential. Key trends include electric humanoids, edge AI, and sensor fusion technologies.

07/15/2026, 6:44 AM • GlobeNewswire

Want to Buy Tesla? 3 Reasons to Buy This Luxury Automaker's Stock Instead.

The article argues that Ferrari is a superior investment alternative to Tesla for investors uncomfortable with Tesla's transition toward AI, robotics, and autonomous vehicles. Ferrari operates as a luxury goods company with superior margins (>50%), strong pricing power, brand exclusivity, and a loyal customer base, contrasting sharply with Tesla's mainstream automotive business model that relies on discounts and price wars.

07/15/2026, 2:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Is SpaceX Stock a Millionaire Maker? There Are 2 Things That Will Define That Answer.

SpaceX's $1.82 trillion valuation makes it unlikely to be a millionaire-maker for average investors, despite the company's solid business fundamentals. While initial investment size and time horizon are critical factors for wealth creation, SpaceX would need to reach $36.4 trillion in value for a $50,000 investment to grow 20x. Unlike Tesla's IPO at $1.7 billion, SpaceX's massive starting valuation limits upside potential, though some investors with large lump sums or 30+ year horizons could still benefit.

07/14/2026, 8:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Prediction: This Is What Rivian Stock Will Do if the R2 Is a Smashing Success

Rivian's launch of its lower-priced R2 vehicle line could represent an inflection point for the EV maker, with strong Q2 deliveries and raised production guidance. However, despite growth forecasts accelerating to 61.6% by 2027, the company is expected to remain unprofitable and plans significant share dilution through $8 billion in fundraising by 2028, which could limit stock gains even if the R2 succeeds.

07/14/2026, 7:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Elon Musk's Tesla Posts Best Quarter in Two Years

Tesla delivered 480,126 vehicles in Q2 2026, exceeding expectations and marking its strongest quarter in two years with 25% year-over-year growth. However, the rebound was partly driven by discounting, and the company faces ongoing competition from BYD, Rivian, and legacy automakers. Tesla's long-term growth potential depends on diversification into energy storage, robotics, and autonomous driving, though much of this growth is already priced into its $1.5 trillion valuation.

07/14/2026, 5:33 PM • The Motley Fool