The SpaceX IPO Should Help Rivian. Here's How.

SpaceX's record-breaking IPO with $86.7 billion in proceeds will fund aggressive AI investments, particularly through its merged xAI division. This indirectly benefits Rivian, which has secured a $1.25 billion investment from Uber for 50,000 vehicles to power Uber's robotaxi service. As Tesla leverages SpaceX's AI spending to advance autonomous driving, competitors lacking manufacturing capabilities will turn to Rivian as a key supplier for robotaxi-capable vehicles.

06/22/2026, 6:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Amazon May Start Selling Its Custom AI Chips to Outside Companies. Should Nvidia Investors Be Worried?

Amazon is reportedly in early talks to sell its custom Trainium AI chips to external customers, potentially competing with Nvidia's dominant GPU market. However, analysts suggest the threat is manageable as Nvidia's data center revenue continues accelerating at 92% YoY growth, and Amazon itself remains one of Nvidia's largest customers, indicating the AI market is large enough to support both competitors.

06/18/2026, 8:33 PM • The Motley Fool

Lyft vs. Uber Technologies: Which Ride Sharing Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Lyft and Uber are pursuing different strategies in the maturing ride-sharing market. Lyft focuses on North American expansion with international acquisitions and luxury services, while Uber leverages global scale across ride-sharing, delivery, and autonomous mobility. Despite Lyft's higher growth rate expectations (16% vs 11.5%), Uber is recommended as the better buy due to its larger scale, stronger free cash flow ($9.8B vs $1.1B), and dominant market position, though both companies face regulatory challenges and declining profitability in 2026.

06/18/2026, 2:12 PM • The Motley Fool

Amazon Expands Trainium AI Chip Strategy Beyond AWS

Amazon is expanding its custom Trainium AI chip sales beyond AWS to third-party data centers, competing with NVIDIA in the AI infrastructure market. Amazon AI chief Peter DeSantis confirmed discussions with potential customers, noting third-generation Trainium chips are largely sold out with strong demand for fourth-generation chips expected next year. The stock rose 2.55% on the news, though technical indicators remain mixed with resistance near $275.

06/18/2026, 1:08 PM • Benzinga

SRx Health Solutions Closes EMJX Acquisition and Launches AI-Driven Platform Strategy Under New Name and Brand, SRX Global, Focused on Investments in High-Conviction Operating Companies and Assets

SRx Health Solutions has completed its acquisition of EMJ Crypto Technologies (EMJX) and rebranded as SRX Global Inc. The company is launching an AI-driven platform strategy focused on capital allocation into high-conviction operating companies and assets. The merged entity will be led by Kent Cunningham as CEO and Eric Jackson as President and Head of Asset Management, with initial investments in companies including Astro Capital, Opendoor Technologies, Uber Technologies, and Optimi Health Corp.

06/18/2026, 8:30 AM • Benzinga

Rivian Is Cutting Jobs Right After Launching the R2. Is the Profitability Story Getting Stronger or Weaker?

Rivian laid off less than 2% of its workforce (approximately 300 employees) in sales and marketing roles just one week after launching its R2 SUV. The cuts reflect the company's effort to control costs while ramping production of its most important vehicle. Despite the R2 launch, Rivian's core vehicle business still loses approximately $6,000 per vehicle delivered before overhead, though the company targets positive automotive gross profit by end of 2026 as R2 volumes increase.

06/17/2026, 2:03 PM • The Motley Fool

Lucid Eyes Robotaxi Growth With Uber-Nuro Partnership

Lucid Group announced a partnership with Uber and Nuro to launch a robotaxi service in Houston in mid-2027, with plans for expansion to additional U.S. cities. The service will use Lucid's Gravity SUV and future midsize models equipped with Nuro's Level 4 autonomy system. However, LCID stock trades significantly below its moving averages with weakening momentum indicators.

06/17/2026, 12:38 PM • Benzinga

Tesla Has Only 69 Robotaxis In Texas — But They Are Cheap

Tesla lags competitors in Texas robotaxi deployment with only 69 vehicles compared to Waymo's 620, but is pursuing an aggressive pricing strategy at $10.90 per ride versus competitors' $13.70. Bank of America analyst Alexander Perry maintains a Buy rating, viewing Tesla's lower prices as a deliberate strategy to accumulate data and scale operations. Tesla's safety record is comparable to Waymo despite the smaller fleet size.

06/17/2026, 12:26 PM • Benzinga

DoorDash Looks Overvalued Despite High Revenue Growth

Despite delivering 33% year-over-year revenue growth in Q1, DoorDash appears overvalued with a forward P/E ratio of 52 compared to Uber's 21 and the S&P 500's 32. Rising inflation and increased competition from Uber Eats pose significant risks to the company's business model, which relies on premium pricing that may not sustain during economic headwinds.

06/17/2026, 9:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Tumble, S&P 500, Nasdaq Gains As Investors Await FOMC Decision— Amkor, La-Z-Boy In Focus (UPDATED)

U.S. stock futures showed mixed performance on Wednesday with the Dow Jones declining while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 advanced. Investors awaited the FOMC interest rate decision expected at 2:00 p.m. ET, with markets pricing a 99.6% likelihood of unchanged rates. Notable movers included La-Z-Boy surging 19.62% on strong earnings and a $300 million buyback, Amkor jumping 5.49% after signing a 10-year deal with TSMC, and SpaceX rising 3.22% following its Cursor AI acquisition.

06/17/2026, 8:44 AM • Benzinga

Stock Market Today: Dow Jones Futures Tumble, S&P 500 Gains As Investors Await FOMC Decision—Amkor, La-Z-Boy In Focus

U.S. stock futures showed mixed performance on Wednesday with the Dow Jones declining while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 advanced. Investors awaited the FOMC interest rate decision expected at 2:00 p.m. ET, with markets pricing a 99.6% likelihood of unchanged rates. Notable movers included La-Z-Boy surging 19.62% on strong earnings and a $300 million buyback, Amkor jumping 5.49% after signing a 10-year deal with TSMC, and SpaceX rising 3.22% following its Cursor AI acquisition.

06/17/2026, 5:29 AM • Benzinga

3 of the Best Growth Stocks to Buy for Less Than $100 Today

The article recommends three growth stocks trading below $100: Netflix (down 16% YTD but with solid 16% revenue growth), Robinhood Markets (down 15% YTD with impressive revenue growth from $1.4B to $4.6B), and Uber Technologies (down 10% YTD with $52B in annual revenue and strong profitability). All three are positioned as long-term buys despite recent market headwinds.

06/16/2026, 11:35 AM • The Motley Fool

SpaceX, Super Micro Computer, Micron And More: 5 Stocks Investors Couldn't Stop Buzzing About This Week

Retail investors focused on five stocks this week (June 8-12): SpaceX debuted with strong IPO performance, gaining 19.3% on its first day; Super Micro Computer announced a $7 billion financing package but faced dilution concerns; Micron saw bullish momentum from analyst upgrades and board appointments; Uber faced legal challenges over NYC driver deactivation laws; and AMD committed £2 billion to UK AI infrastructure development.

06/13/2026, 6:01 AM • Benzinga

Prediction: Joby Aviation Will Soar Over the Next 5 Years -- 1 Key Driver Behind the Rally

Joby Aviation, an eVTOL aircraft manufacturer, has underperformed since its 2021 SPAC debut despite technical advantages over competitors. The key catalyst for future growth is FAA approval for commercial flights expected in late 2026, which could drive revenue from $53M (2025) to $458M (2028). With backing from Toyota, Delta, and Uber, and a massive addressable market, the stock could more than triple over five years if it meets analyst expectations.

06/12/2026, 2:02 PM • The Motley Fool

Investing in Uber in 2026? Here's the Key to the Company's Success.

Uber Technologies trades at a P/E of 17.5, down 30% from its peak in 2026. The article highlights that Uber's platform business model creates powerful network effects across its mobility and delivery segments, establishing a wide economic moat that makes it difficult to disrupt even as autonomous driving technology advances. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi believes a hybrid network combining human drivers and self-driving cars represents the company's future.

06/11/2026, 6:15 PM • The Motley Fool