Stock Market Today, July 14: Lucid Group Plunges but Denies Reports About Bankruptcy Filing

Lucid Group stock plunged 16.15% on July 14, 2026, after Bloomberg reiterated reports that the EV maker was considering bankruptcy or going-private options. The company denied the rumors, stating they were 'completely false.' Trading volume spiked 665% above average. Lucid's new CEO is implementing restructuring and strategy shifts, with Q2 earnings expected on August 4.

07/14/2026, 5:21 PM • The Motley Fool

Global Electric Vehicle Market to Reach US$2.74 Trillion in 2026 as Charging and Battery Investment Accelerates

The global EV market is projected to reach US$2.74 trillion in 2026, growing at 9.0% annually, driven by regulatory changes, charging infrastructure investment, and battery supply-chain development. Chinese automakers are intensifying international competition, while battery sourcing and regional manufacturing become strategic priorities. Major players are forming strategic alliances to compete on affordable EVs, software capabilities, and charging networks.

07/14/2026, 12:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

How to Spot a Stock Market Bubble 101: Raymond James Just Placed an $800 Price Target on SpaceX, Valuing Elon Musk's Company at $10.5 Trillion

Raymond James analyst Brian Gesuale issued an $800 price target on SpaceX (implying 451% upside and a $10.5 trillion valuation), but the article argues this represents a classic stock market bubble. The author highlights concerns including SpaceX's unsustainable operating model, xAI's cash burn, Elon Musk's poor track record on promises, an unsustainably high price-to-sales ratio of 50x, and historical precedent showing game-changing technologies experience early-stage bubble bursts.

07/14/2026, 7:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Prediction: This ETF Will Be the Best Way to Invest in the S&P 500 to Finish 2026

The article argues that the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) may outperform the standard S&P 500 through the end of 2026 due to overconcentration risk in mega-cap tech stocks. With the top 10 holdings accounting for over 39% of the S&P 500 and tech representing 38.6% of the index, the author expects other sectors like industrials and energy to outperform, making RSP's equal-weight approach a better hedge against tech concentration.

07/14/2026, 6:35 AM • The Motley Fool

Cboe Global Markets to Launch Extended Hours for Single-Stock Options. Here's Why It Wins When Volatility Spikes.

Cboe Global Markets is launching extended trading hours (7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. ET) for single-stock options on approximately 20 mega-cap stocks including the Magnificent Seven. The move is expected to boost revenue through increased trading volume and fees, particularly when market volatility is high. Cboe had a record Q1 with 29% revenue growth and 54% earnings growth, though the stock has since pulled back from its May peak. With the VIXEQ (single-stock volatility index) at historically high levels, Cboe is positioned to benefit if volatility persists.

07/13/2026, 5:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Software Defined Vehicle Market to Grow from USD 447.55 billion in 2026 to USD 1,707.36 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 16.0% — MarketsandMarkets™

The Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) market is projected to experience significant growth at a CAGR of 16.0% from 2026 to 2035, driven by automakers' transition to software-centric architectures, OTA updates, 5G connectivity, and new recurring revenue models. Europe leads the market, with major players investing in centralized computing platforms and AI-enabled vehicle functions.

07/13/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

In 7 Words, Kevin Warsh Just Sent the Clearest Signal Yet About Where Interest Rates Are Headed in 2026

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signaled a hawkish stance on inflation at a recent Central Banking forum, stating 'prices are too high.' This comment has led markets to price in a 52% probability of a quarter-point rate increase in September 2026, with another expected in March 2027. Despite initial expectations that Warsh would support lower rates, his focus on price stability suggests a more hawkish approach than anticipated.

07/13/2026, 8:05 AM • The Motley Fool

SpaceX's Recent Move Should Have Investors Worried

SpaceX raised concerns among investors by issuing $25 billion in bonds shortly after its June IPO and announcing a $60 billion acquisition of Anysphere without prior disclosure. The article criticizes the lack of transparency in these major financial decisions, particularly given that CEO Elon Musk controls over 80% of voting rights, leaving public shareholders with limited oversight.

07/13/2026, 5:29 AM • The Motley Fool

Ranking the "Magnificent 7" Stocks by Free-Cash-Flow Yield

The article ranks the Magnificent 7 tech stocks by free cash flow (FCF) yield to assess how AI spending impacts their valuations. Meta Platforms leads despite aggressive AI capex, Apple offers strong value with minimal AI infrastructure spending, Microsoft benefits from enterprise relationships, Nvidia shows strong growth prospects, Alphabet's aggressive spending weighs on yield, Tesla has minimal FCF yield due to pivot toward autonomous vehicles, and Amazon has negative FCF yield from massive data center investments.

07/13/2026, 5:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Does "The Big Short's" Michael Burry Know Something Wall Street Doesn't? He Just Placed Bets Against AI and Sees the "Beginning of the End."

Contrarian investor Michael Burry, famous for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, has placed significant bearish bets against AI stocks and semiconductor companies. He recently shorted Applied Materials, Tesla, Caterpillar, Micron Technology, and the iShares Semiconductor ETF, signaling concerns that massive AI investments may not match long-term revenue opportunities. Burry views Samsung and SK Hynix's $500 billion chip hub investment as 'the beginning of the end' for the AI boom.

07/13/2026, 4:05 AM • The Motley Fool

J.P. Morgan Called a Potential Elon Musk SpaceX-Tesla Merger "Strategically Coherent"

J.P. Morgan analysts described a potential SpaceX-Tesla merger as 'strategically coherent on paper,' citing shared engineering talent, AI ambitions, and Musk's leadership. However, the bank flagged significant obstacles including regulatory hurdles, control disparities, and the appearance of SpaceX acquiring Tesla rather than a true merger. Investors are cautioned against buying related stocks solely for SpaceX exposure, as fundamentals should drive investment decisions.

07/12/2026, 4:30 PM • The Motley Fool

2 Beaten-Down Stocks With Massive Upside Potential

Tesla and Meta Platforms, despite underperforming this year, offer significant long-term upside potential. Tesla's robotaxi service and humanoid robot (Optimus 3) development could create high-margin revenue streams, while Meta's AI-powered advertising business is already delivering strong results with potential expansion into cloud computing services.

07/12/2026, 12:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Micron's Biggest Long-Term Growth Catalyst Has Nothing to Do With AI Data Centers

Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra believes humanoid robots represent a larger long-term growth opportunity than AI data centers. Humanoid robots will require 10 times more memory than advanced vehicles, and Barclays projects the humanoid robot market could exceed $200 billion within 10 years. This anticipated demand could drive a sustained multidecade memory chip cycle starting in the latter part of the decade, positioning Micron as a critical supplier to this emerging industry.

07/11/2026, 4:29 AM • The Motley Fool

The 2 Magnificent Seven Stocks With the Most Upside Potential, According to Wall Street

Wall Street identifies Microsoft and Nvidia as the two most undervalued Magnificent Seven stocks with significant upside potential. Microsoft has a 45% upside target driven by strong AI business growth (123% YoY) and Azure expansion (40% YoY growth), while Nvidia is expected to benefit from continued AI infrastructure spending and new CPU opportunities despite competitive pressures.

07/11/2026, 12:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Rivian Just Raised Guidance. So Why Is This Stock Falling?

Rivian raised its full-year production guidance after beating internal projections in Q2 and launched its mass-market R2 truck. However, the stock fell due to the company's announcement of a 75 million share offering at $15.50 per share (20% below market price) to raise over $1 billion for growth capital, causing shareholder dilution concerns.

07/10/2026, 3:15 PM • The Motley Fool