Tesla, Inc. Common Stock (TSLA)

TQQQ, a 3x leveraged ETF tracking the Nasdaq-100, has delivered 41% average annual returns over 16 years, potentially turning $10,000 into $1 million in 14 years. However, the article warns that leveraged ETFs carry significant risks and volatility, with losses amplified during market downturns. Most investors are advised to consider the non-leveraged QQQ alternative instead.

The Motley Fool•Ben Gran

Apr 3

The article recommends the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) as a smart alternative to standard S&P 500 investments in April 2026. With the S&P 500 down 4% by early April due to tech sector weakness, the equal-weight approach offers better diversification and downside protection. The standard S&P 500 is heavily concentrated in tech stocks (33% in the 'Magnificent Seven'), while RSP allocates only 1.3% to these companies, making it less vulnerable to tech sector slumps.

The Motley Fool•Stefon Walters

Apr 3

Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Senator Elizabeth Warren plan to reintroduce the Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act, proposing a 3% annual tax on fortunes above $50 million. The bill could generate $6.2 trillion over a decade. Meanwhile, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Ro Khanna introduced the Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act with a 5% wealth tax on billionaires. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon disagreed, arguing higher taxes alone won't solve underlying issues.

Benzinga•Namrata Sen

Apr 3

SpaceX's anticipated IPO, potentially valued at $1.75 trillion, could legitimize space stocks similar to how Tesla popularized electric vehicles. News of the IPO filing has already triggered rallies in space-related stocks. SpaceX's reusable rocket technology has dramatically reduced launch costs compared to the Space Shuttle era, making space travel more cost-effective and opening opportunities for smaller space companies.

The Motley Fool•James Hires

Apr 3

Ford Credit, which generates 15-20% of Ford's profits despite only 5% of revenue, faces a significant threat from off-lease EVs losing substantial residual value. Experian estimates off-lease EV volume will peak in 2028 with 800,000 vehicles, with resale values expected to be $10,000 less than projected, creating an $8 billion industrywide loss. While Tesla and GM have higher EV lease volumes, Ford's exposure is smaller, and the situation is less dire than 2008, but investors should monitor this through 2028.

The Motley Fool•Daniel Miller

Apr 3

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO with the SEC and could list as soon as June 2026. The company is seeking to raise up to $75 billion, which would be three times larger than any previous U.S. IPO. At a $1.25 trillion valuation following its merger with xAI, SpaceX's multi-layered business model includes launch services, Starlink satellite internet with recurring revenue, and significant government defense contracts worth over $24 billion.

Investing.com•Jessica Mitacek

Apr 3

Tesla's stock fell 5% after Q1 delivery figures revealed concerning trends: while year-over-year deliveries grew 6% to 358,023 vehicles, sequential deliveries dropped 14% from Q4 2025. Production exceeded deliveries by 50,000 units, suggesting demand constraints. The energy storage division also decelerated sharply. Despite these weakening fundamentals, Tesla trades at an extremely high P/E ratio of 300+, leaving little room for error. The analyst recommends waiting for a lower stock price or concrete evidence of autonomous vehicle profitability before buying.

The Motley Fool•Daniel Sparks

Apr 2

Amazon is reportedly in discussions to acquire satellite telecommunications company Globalstar for $9 billion to accelerate its satellite broadband ambitions. The deal would help Amazon meet FCC regulatory deadlines for its Project Kuiper (Amazon Leo) satellite constellation. However, Apple's 20% stake and 85% network capacity allocation agreement with Globalstar complicates the acquisition. The move reflects intensifying competition in satellite internet, with SpaceX's Starlink already leading with over 10,000 satellites and 9 million users.

The Motley Fool•Danny Vena, Cpa

Apr 2

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries fell 14% sequentially to 358,023 units, missing analyst expectations and signaling demand weakness. Chinese competitors BYD and Nio are gaining market share, with BYD delivering 321,000 vehicles (including hybrids) in Q1 and Nio posting 98% annual growth. While Tesla faces EV headwinds, its bull case increasingly relies on robotaxi and Optimus robot ventures rather than core vehicle sales.

The Motley Fool•Keith Noonan

Apr 2

U.S. stock markets opened sharply lower on April 2, 2026, amid Iran conflict concerns and Tesla's disappointing delivery report, but recovered to near breakeven by midday. Oil prices surged 10% following Trump's Wednesday address, though reports of Iran-Oman negotiations on Strait of Hormuz traffic helped stabilize stocks. Tesla's first-quarter deliveries fell short of expectations, while healthcare stocks declined on tariff concerns.

The Motley Fool•Anders Bylund

Apr 2