Elon Musk said his Terafab project — a grand plan to eventually manufacture his own chips for robotics, artificial intelligence and space data centers — will be built in Austin and jointly run by Tesla and SpaceX. Musk, the chief executive officer of both companies, said he will start off with an “advanced technology fab” in Austin that will have all of the equipment necessary to make chips of any...
Elon Musk said his Terafab project — a grand plan to eventually manufacture his own chips for robotics, artificial intelligence and space data centers — will be built in Austin and jointly run by Tesla and SpaceX. Musk, the chief executive officer of both companies, said he will start off with an “advanced technology fab” in Austin that will have all of the equipment necessary to make chips of any kind, and test them. Musk, who has no background in semiconductor production and a history of over-promising on goals and timelines, had said before that the company will start with a smaller scale fab before moving to a bigger one. Most Read from Bloomberg Musk has said the semiconductor industry is moving too slow to keep up with the supply of chips he expects to need, even as the industry increases output. “That rate is much less than we’d like,” Musk said. “We either build the Terafab or we don’t have the chips, and we need the chips, so we build the Terafab.” Musk’s project would call for one day supporting a terawatt of computing power per year, the amount he expects the companies to eventually use as he ramps up his investments in AI and robotics. Musk detailed some specific plans, including producing chips that can support 100 to 200 gigawatts a year of computing power on Earth, and chips that can support a terawatt in space, but gave no timelines for the facility or its output. Musk has said previously that the facility would produce 2 nanometer chips. The project appears to be planned for an area near Tesla’s existing Austin headquarters and gigafactory, based on a photo shown during the presentation. Many executives have expressed anxiety about a shortage of chips — particularly memory chips — during the race to build computing power for AI. But it’s rare to try building them. Bringing semiconductor facilities online typically takes tens of billions dollars and requires the purchase of complex machines from multiple providers. Factories can take years to become ...
Elon Musk said his Terafab project — a grand plan to eventually manufacture his own chips for robotics, artificial intelligence and space data centers — will be built in Austin and jointly run by Tesla and SpaceX . Musk, the chief executive officer of both companies, said he will start off with an “advanced technology fab” in Austin that will have all of the equipment necessary to make chips of an...
Elon Musk said his Terafab project — a grand plan to eventually manufacture his own chips for robotics, artificial intelligence and space data centers — will be built in Austin and jointly run by Tesla and SpaceX . Musk, the chief executive officer of both companies, said he will start off with an “advanced technology fab” in Austin that will have all of the equipment necessary to make chips of any kind, and test them. Musk, who has no background in semiconductor production and a history of over-promising on goals and timelines, had said before that the company will start with a smaller scale fab before moving to a bigger one. Musk has said the semiconductor industry is moving too slow to keep up with the supply of chips he expects to need, even as the industry increases output. “That rate is much less than we’d like,” Musk said. “We either build the Terafab or we don’t have the chips, and we need the chips, so we build the Terafab.” Musk’s project would call for one day supporting a terawatt of computing power per year, the amount he expects the companies to eventually use as he ramps up his investments in AI and robotics. Musk detailed some specific plans, including producing chips that can support 100 to 200 gigawatts a year of computing power on Earth, and chips that can support a terawatt in space, but gave no timelines for the facility or its output. Musk has said previously that the facility would produce 2 nanometer chips. The project appears to be planned for an area near Tesla’s existing Austin headquarters and gigafactory, based on a photo shown during the presentation. Read More: Why the AI Boom Will Make Phones, Cars, Devices More Expensive Many executives have expressed anxiety about a shortage of chips — particularly memory chips — during the race to build computing power for AI. But it’s rare to try building them. Bringing semiconductor facilities online typically takes tens of billions dollars and requires the purchase of complex machines from multi...
The SPDR Gold Shares (GLD 3.06%) exchange-traded fund (ETF) is up by 60% in the last 12 months, putting most other major assets to shame. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC 1.85%), the asset that some call "digital gold," is down by 12% in the same period, causing many investors to question whether the coin actually deserves the moniker. But what are these assets going to do over the next three years? And wh...
The SPDR Gold Shares (GLD 3.06%) exchange-traded fund (ETF) is up by 60% in the last 12 months, putting most other major assets to shame. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC 1.85%), the asset that some call "digital gold," is down by 12% in the same period, causing many investors to question whether the coin actually deserves the moniker. But what are these assets going to do over the next three years? And which is worth buying with $500 right now? Let's unpack the investment thesis for each and figure it out. Gold's case is the strongest it's been in a generation The appeal of gold, whether held via a gold ETF or any other way, is that it'll retain its value during those interesting and often quite turbulent times because it's widely accepted as a scarce store of monetary value. Recently, central banks have been buying gold at a record pace, with ongoing purchases running far above the average between 2015-2019. Widespread concerns about fiscal deficits in the U.S., the dollar's weakness, and geopolitical instability that might further threaten the petrodollar have all pushed sovereign institutions toward acquiring a metal that simply doesn't carry counterparty risk. Expand NYSEMKT : GLD SPDR Gold Shares Today's Change ( -3.06 %) $ -13.03 Current Price $ 413.38 Key Data Points Day's Range $ 411.23 - $ 428.59 52wk Range $ 272.58 - $ 509.70 Volume 27M What's more, gold's price isn't usually volatile at all, even if its price has gone on an upward tear over the last couple of years. In fact, in the bear market of 2022, when nearly every asset fell hard, gold held steady. Thus, gold's investment thesis is fairly evergreen, and most portfolios could stand to hold some. Bitcoin's upsides have downsides, too Much like with gold, most portfolios could stand to allocate $500 to Bitcoin. But while its investment thesis also centers around its status as a scarce store of value, it doesn't have the same history of use as gold does, which means that it has a bit more upside from investors ...
Key Points Gold is probably going to continue to hold its value over time. Bitcoin is probably going to continue growing in value over time. But if you might need your investment dollars soon, Bitcoin is a risky pick. 10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › The SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEMKT: GLD) exchange-traded fund (ETF) is up by 60% in the last 12 months, putting most other major assets to shame. M...
Key Points Gold is probably going to continue to hold its value over time. Bitcoin is probably going to continue growing in value over time. But if you might need your investment dollars soon, Bitcoin is a risky pick. 10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › The SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEMKT: GLD) exchange-traded fund (ETF) is up by 60% in the last 12 months, putting most other major assets to shame. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the asset that some call "digital gold," is down by 12% in the same period, causing many investors to question whether the coin actually deserves the moniker. But what are these assets going to do over the next three years? And which is worth buying with $500 right now? Let's unpack the investment thesis for each and figure it out. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Gold's case is the strongest it's been in a generation The appeal of gold, whether held via a gold ETF or any other way, is that it'll retain its value during those interesting and often quite turbulent times because it's widely accepted as a scarce store of monetary value. Recently, central banks have been buying gold at a record pace, with ongoing purchases running far above the average between 2015-2019. Widespread concerns about fiscal deficits in the U.S., the dollar's weakness, and geopolitical instability that might further threaten the petrodollar have all pushed sovereign institutions toward acquiring a metal that simply doesn't carry counterparty risk. What's more, gold's price isn't usually volatile at all, even if its price has gone on an upward tear over the last couple of years. In fact, in the bear market of 2022, when nearly every asset fell hard, gold held steady. Thus, gold's investment thesis is fairly evergreen, and most portfolios could stand to hold some. Bitcoin's upsides hav...
Key Points Dividend, value, and defensive stocks have outperformed the S&P 500 in 2026. I see a "buy low" opportunity for large-caps that could close when the Iran conflict settles. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard S&P 500 ETF › Despite the volatility we've seen in the equity markets this year, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has mostly traded sideways. Its year-to-date return has only varied ...
Key Points Dividend, value, and defensive stocks have outperformed the S&P 500 in 2026. I see a "buy low" opportunity for large-caps that could close when the Iran conflict settles. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard S&P 500 ETF › Despite the volatility we've seen in the equity markets this year, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has mostly traded sideways. Its year-to-date return has only varied between up 2% to 3% and down roughly 3%, but not much beyond that. Even after a rough last week, it's down about 5% year-to-date. Of course, many other areas of the market have done better. Dividend, value, and defensive stocks have all outperformed thanks to a big rotation out of megacaps and tech stocks. Overall, market breadth has improved, and the S&P 500 still hasn't seen the big correction that many investors fear. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » The way that conditions have changed over the past few weeks bodes well for the S&P 500 in the short-term. There are two reasons specifically why I think the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) could be one of the best opportunities in the market right now. Tech is leading the market again For better or worse, the S&P 500 is driven by megacap tech stocks. From 2023 to 2025, they almost single-handedly pulled the major averages higher. In 2026, their underperformance masked strength in a lot of other areas of the market. But the added volatility over the past few weeks has, somewhat surprisingly, triggered a return to tech. Perhaps investors view large-cap tech as something of an equity safe haven in times of turmoil. Either way, it's helping make the S&P 500 a leader once again. When tech is leading, the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF becomes one of the best options in the market. Its top-heaviness helps ensure that it will outperform other more diver...
Key Points Megacap tech stocks are not the only way to play the boom in artificial intelligence. SoundHound's voice-first approach to AI agents could be the catalyst for huge upside. GitLab's shift to a hybrid seat-plus-usage pricing model could be a big growth driver. 10 stocks we like better than SoundHound AI › Megacap technology companies have dominated the conversation when it comes to artifi...
Key Points Megacap tech stocks are not the only way to play the boom in artificial intelligence. SoundHound's voice-first approach to AI agents could be the catalyst for huge upside. GitLab's shift to a hybrid seat-plus-usage pricing model could be a big growth driver. 10 stocks we like better than SoundHound AI › Megacap technology companies have dominated the conversation when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), and for good reason. These companies are both spending big and profiting nicely as the technology advances. However, megacap stocks are not the only way to play the trend in AI. Let's look at two smaller stocks that have a good opportunity to outperform their larger peers in the coming years. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » SoundHound AI SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) is tackling AI much differently than most megacap AI companies. The company has built a speech-to-meaning and deep-meaning understanding platform that can figure out what a user's intent is before they finish speaking, which is much more akin to how people process speech. That might not sound like a big deal, but as AI moves beyond simple generative AI chatbots to autonomous agents that plan and act, real-time understanding of intent is a major advantage. While there are a lot of companies chasing AI agents, SoundHound's focus on voice-first interaction is what sets it apart. SoundHound's acquisition of Amelia last year helped change its path from a company that at the time had made most of its inroads in the automobile and restaurant industries. Amelia brought with it virtual agents that served complicated, highly regulated sectors like healthcare and finance that needed to understand industry jargon and compliance rules. It then combined Amelia's conversational intelligence with its own speech-to-meaning technology, to create Amelia 7.0, which behaves...
Key Points Many mega-cap tech stocks have benefited from AI, but plenty of smaller businesses are seeing gains as well. Symbotic, Fastly, and Astera Labs are three companies enjoying AI-driven growth to consider investing in. Symbotic operates AI-powered robots, Fastly manages digital content delivery, and Astera Labs tackles connectivity needs for AI systems. 10 stocks we like better than Astera ...
Key Points Many mega-cap tech stocks have benefited from AI, but plenty of smaller businesses are seeing gains as well. Symbotic, Fastly, and Astera Labs are three companies enjoying AI-driven growth to consider investing in. Symbotic operates AI-powered robots, Fastly manages digital content delivery, and Astera Labs tackles connectivity needs for AI systems. 10 stocks we like better than Astera Labs › Perhaps no stock has symbolized the artificial intelligence (AI) era more than Nvidia. Thanks to AI, it became the first company to reach a $4 trillion market cap, then beat its own record a few months later by exceeding $5 trillion. Other big tech companies have captured AI headlines in recent years as well, such as Meta Platforms with its plan to build a data center the size of a city to house its AI tech. Yet several smaller businesses are poised to see substantial growth in the years ahead as the AI market expands. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » These lesser-known growth stocks offer a great way to capture AI's upside potential. Three in this camp that I predict will deliver attractive returns over the long run are Symbotic(NASDAQ: SYM), Fastly(NASDAQ: FSLY), and Astera Labs(NASDAQ: ALAB). Symbotic's AI-powered robots Symbotic provides warehouse automation, using artificial intelligence to manage a fleet of robot workers. The global AI-powered robotics market is forecasted to expand from $7.5 billion in 2026 to $60.7 billion by 2034, providing a tailwind for its business. Consequently, Symbotic's sales are soaring. In its fiscal first quarter (ended Dec. 27, 2025), the company reported a strong 29% year-over-year increase in revenue to $630 million. It expects sales to continue growing in the second quarter, with estimates between $650 million to $670 million, representing grow...
Despite the volatility we've seen in the equity markets this year, the S&P 500 (^GSPC 1.51%) has mostly traded sideways. Its year-to-date return has only varied between up 2% to 3% and down roughly 3%, but not much beyond that. Even after a rough last week, it's down about 5% year-to-date. Of course, many other areas of the market have done better. Dividend, value, and defensive stocks have all ou...
Despite the volatility we've seen in the equity markets this year, the S&P 500 (^GSPC 1.51%) has mostly traded sideways. Its year-to-date return has only varied between up 2% to 3% and down roughly 3%, but not much beyond that. Even after a rough last week, it's down about 5% year-to-date. Of course, many other areas of the market have done better. Dividend, value, and defensive stocks have all outperformed thanks to a big rotation out of megacaps and tech stocks. Overall, market breadth has improved, and the S&P 500 still hasn't seen the big correction that many investors fear. The way that conditions have changed over the past few weeks bodes well for the S&P 500 in the short-term. There are two reasons specifically why I think the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO 1.45%) could be one of the best opportunities in the market right now. Tech is leading the market again For better or worse, the S&P 500 is driven by megacap tech stocks. From 2023 to 2025, they almost single-handedly pulled the major averages higher. In 2026, their underperformance masked strength in a lot of other areas of the market. But the added volatility over the past few weeks has, somewhat surprisingly, triggered a return to tech. Perhaps investors view large-cap tech as something of an equity safe haven in times of turmoil. Either way, it's helping make the S&P 500 a leader once again. When tech is leading, the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF becomes one of the best options in the market. Its top-heaviness helps ensure that it will outperform other more diversified areas of the market when tech is doing well. Market fear has created some "buy low" opportunities As of March 17, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 indexes are 4% and 5% below their highs, respectively. This is largely a product of the uncertainty created by the conflict in Iran. As I've discussed before, geopolitical skirmishes tend to be more short-term in nature. Once the dispute or event is resolved, market conditions often tend to revert back to the way...