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Lucid (LCID) introduces U.S. referral program
October 23, 2023 2:34 PM EDTLucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID), on Monday, introduced the Lucid Referral Program in the United States. A two-sided rewards program extending exclusive benefits to current Lucid Air owners.
Participants can even share their unique referral link with friends and family to give them new vehicle purchase discounts.
"Our mission at... More
General Motors (GM) metal workers go on strike in Brazil
October 23, 2023 11:06 AM EDTWorkers in the metal industry at General Motors' (NYSE: GM) Brazilian facilities have made the decision to commence a strike beginning next Monday. Their decision to strike stems from their objection to the recent workforce reductions implemented by the U.S.-based automaker in the region.
According to reports from the... More
U.S. DOJ seeks Tesla (TSLA) documents on driving range
October 23, 2023 10:12 AM EDTTesla (NASDA: TSLA) revealed Monday that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking documents from the automaker related to the driving range of the companys electric vehicles. The revelation follows reports that the company allegedly exaggerated their potential distance... More
Tesla (TSLA) discloses DOJ requests for information on 'personal benefits'
October 23, 2023 9:47 AM EDTTesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) confirmed in its quarterly SEC report that the electric automaker has received requests for documents from United States Department of Justice (DOJ) including subpoenas regarding certain matters associated with personal benefits, related parties, vehicle range and personnel decisions.
The company is required to report any contacts with government agencies regarding... More
GM matches Ford's (F) wage offer to UAW in bid to end strike
October 20, 2023 2:22 PM EDTGeneral Motors (NYSE: GM), on Friday, increased its proposal to the striking auto workers, matching Fords (NYSE: F) suggested 23% wage increase and additional benefits enhancements, hours before union leader Shawn Fain was set to address the ongoing negotiations.
"We have made... More
US EV sales skyrocket in 3Q, China expands reach
October 20, 2023 8:41 AM EDTAccording to data released by Cox Automotive, US electric vehicle (EV) sales surged by almost 50% in the 3Q compared to last year, surpassing 300,000 units sold for the first time.
The current market trajectory suggests that the US may witness the sale of over a million EV cars this year, marking a significant milestone in the transition to auto electrification. A notable shift, coupled with Tesla's (NASDAQ:... More
Tesla (TSLA) raises price of Model X Plaid by $5K
October 20, 2023 8:10 AM EDTTesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) Model X Plaid all-wheel drive in the United States now stands at $94,990, up from $89,990 according to the electric vehicle maker's website on Thursday.
The price adjustment follows CEO Elon Musk's recent remarks about maintaining demand through price reductions, despite expressing... More
Toyota (TM) adopts Tesla’s (TSLA) NACS
October 19, 2023 4:25 PM EDTToyota (NYSE: TM) announced Thursday, the Japanese automakers North American segment has reached an agreement with Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) to adopt the electric vehicle giants North American Charging Standard (NACS) connection for its battery electric vehicles... More
Tesla (TSLA) PT Lowered to $275 at Deutsche Bank
October 19, 2023 10:52 AM EDTDeutsche Bank analyst Emmanuel Rosner lowered the price target on Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) to $275.00 (from $285.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.
The analyst comments "In the near term, we continue to believe worries over limited 2024 growth and expected drag from Cybertruck could dampen investor sentiment,... More
Chinas CATL reports severe drop in profit growth as EV demand weakens
October 19, 2023 10:12 AM EDTChina's CATL, the leading global battery manufacturer for electric vehicles (EV), announced on Thursday that its third-quarter profits had grown by 10.7%, representing the companys slowest quarter since the beginning of last year. Management attributes the slowdown to a combination of reduced demand and intensified competition.
This growth figure stands in stark contrast to the 63.2% profit increase in the previous quarter and the substantial 188.4% surge experienced in the third quarter of 2022.
Recent data revealed that CATL witnessed a decline... More
Citi cuts estimates on Tesla (TSLA) following 3Q miss
October 19, 2023 8:52 AM EDTCiti reiterated a Neutral rating on Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and cut their 12-month price target on the electric automakers stock to $255.00 (From $271) following the companys 3Q earnings miss.
The company reported 3Q EPS of $0.66, missing the Streets $0.72 estimate by $0.06. Revenues came in... More
Tesla (TSLA) shares drop 7% in early trading
October 19, 2023 8:29 AM EDTShares of Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) dropped by more than 7% in pre-market trading Thursday morning. The drop comes as Wall Street analysts raise doubts about the company's capacity to sustain the exceptional growth that has distinguished the electric-vehicle maker from other automakers.
CEO Elon Musk, who last year referred to Tesla as "recession-resilient", expressed his concerns Wednesday about the potential effects of elevated interest rates on demand.
This unease follows the... More
Tesla, Foot Locker, Canada Goose fall premarket; Netflix rises
October 19, 2023 8:25 AM EDTInvesting.com -- U.S. futures steadied Thursday after the previous sessions losses, as investors awaited a key speech from Fed chair Jerome Powell for clues towards future monetary policy.
Here are some of the biggest premarket U.S. stock movers today:
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock fell 7% after the EV manufacturer disappointed with its quarterly results as its recent wave of electric vehicle price cuts weighed on margins, raising... More
JPMorgan Stays Underweight on Tesla (TSLA), PT $135, 'fraught with greater risk'
October 19, 2023 8:23 AM EDTJPMorgan analyst Ryan Brinkman reiterated an Underweight rating and $135.00 price target on Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA).
The analyst comments "
Our Underweight rating considers notable investment positives, including a highly differentiated business model, appealing product portfolio, and leading-edge technology, which we believe are more... More
Tesla (TSLA) PT Lowered to $300 at New Street Research
October 19, 2023 8:16 AM EDTNew Street Research analyst Pierre Ferragu lowered the price target on Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) to $300.00 (from $526.67) while maintaining a Buy rating.... More
Tesla (TSLA) PT Lowered to $226 at Truist Securities
October 19, 2023 7:38 AM EDTTruist Securities analyst William Stein lowered the price target on Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) to $226.00 (from $243.00) while maintaining a Hold rating.... More
Tesla (TSLA) PT Lowered to $310 at Mizuho Securities
October 19, 2023 6:36 AM EDTMizuho Securities analyst Vijay Rakesh lowered the price target on Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) to $310.00 (from $330.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.... More
Tesla (TSLA) PT Lowered to $310 at Wedbush
October 19, 2023 6:26 AM EDTWedbush analyst Daniel Ives lowered the price target on Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) to $310.00 (from $350.00) while maintaining a Outperform rating.... More
Tesla (TSLA) PT Lowered to $380 at Morgan Stanley
October 19, 2023 6:10 AM EDTMorgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas lowered the price target on Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) to $380.00 (from $400.00) while maintaining a Overweight rating.
The analyst comments "Teslas 3Q results were below consensus, but the commentary on the analyst call is what set the tone for... More
Bernstein Reiterates Underperform Rating on Tesla (TSLA), asks 'is the story broken?'
October 19, 2023 5:09 AM EDTBernstein analyst Toni Sacconaghi reiterated an Underperform rating and $150.00 price target on Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA).
The analyst commented: "For FY 24, we now believe that Tesla may have to guide to deliveries below consensus AND face lower margins. We are well below consensus on EPS... More
Powell's speech, Netflix, Tesla earnings - what's moving markets
October 19, 2023 5:03 AM EDTInvesting.com -- Fed chair Jerome Powell is set to speak later in the session, while Wall Street indices are set to open lower after bond yields rose to record levels.The earnings season continues in full flow, with Netflix and Tesla in the spotlight after releasing results after Wednesday's close.
1. Powells speech in the spotlight Â
Jerome Powell is set to hold the spotlight Thursday, as the Federal Reserve chairman speaks at the Economic Club of New York later in the session, with... More
Chinese EV makers sink tracking disappointing Tesla Q3 earnings
October 19, 2023 4:56 AM EDTInvesting.com-- Shares of Chinese electric vehicle makers fell on Thursday, tracking an overnight tumble in Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) after the worlds most valuable car maker posted weaker-than-expected third-quarter earnings.
Hong Kong-listed shares of Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV) (HK:9868), Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) (HK:2015), NIO Inc (HK:9866) and BYD (HK:1211) fell between... More
Tesla (TSLA) PT Lowered to $267 at Canaccord, 'Managing through a changing interest rate regime'
October 19, 2023 4:49 AM EDTCanaccord Genuity analyst George Gianarikas lowered the price target on Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) to $267.00 (from $293.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.
The analyst comments "It didnt have the same zip. A lot of talk about rising interest rates, a tough Cybertruck production slog ahead, and future cost... More
Rivian Automotive Inc (RIVN) PT Lowered to $26 at Truist Securities
October 19, 2023 4:48 AM EDTTruist Securities analyst Jordan Levy lowered the price target on Rivian Automotive Inc (NASDAQ: RIVN) to $26.00 (from $30.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.... More
Tesla (TSLA) PT Lowered to $255 at Citi
October 19, 2023 3:56 AM EDTCiti analyst Itay Michaeli lowered the price target on Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) to $255.00 (from $271.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.... More
Tesla (TSLA) PT Lowered to $235 at Goldman Sachs
October 19, 2023 3:45 AM EDTGoldman Sachs analyst Mark Delaney lowered the price target on Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) to $235.00 (from $265.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.... More
Tesla joins GM, Ford in slowing EV factory ramp as demand fears spread
October 18, 2023 10:14 PM EDTBy Abhirup Roy and Ben Klayman
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -Tesla on Wednesday joined General Motors and Ford in being cautious about expanding electric vehicle (EV) production capacity, citing economic uncertainties and underscoring fears of a slowdown in demand.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he was worried that higher borrowing costs would prevent potential customers from affording its vehicles despite substantial price cuts, and that he would wait for clarity on the economy before ramping up its planned factory in Mexico.
"People hesitate to buy a new car if there's uncertainty in the economy," Musk said on a... More
Tesla's Musk raises Cybertruck production concerns, reveals delivery date
October 18, 2023 8:21 PM EDTBy Akash Sriram
(Reuters) - Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday warned of difficulties in ramping up production of the automaker's much-awaited Cybertruck electric pickup truck and announced that deliveries would begin on Nov. 30.
The world's most valuable automaker produces electric sedans and sport utility vehicles but has missed out on the pickup truck segment, which is highly profitable and hugely popular in the United States.
The Cybertruck is expected to challenge Rivian's R1T, Ford's F-150 Lightning and General Motors' Chevrolet Silverado EV in the hot market for electric pickup trucks.
... MoreTesla (TSLA) CEO Musk said one million people reserved the Cybertruck
October 18, 2023 5:41 PM EDTTesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Musk said one million people reserved the Cybertruck
said it will be an enormous challenge to reach volume production for Cybertruck and make it cash flow positivesays will take a year to 18 months to make Cybertruck a cash-flow contributor... MoreAfter-hours movers: Netflix surges on strong subscribers, Lam Research falls following results
October 18, 2023 5:33 PM EDTAfter-Hours Stock Movers:
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) 13% HIGHER; reported Q3 EPS of $3.73, $0.24 better than the analyst estimate of $3.49. Revenue for the quarter came in at $8.54 billion versus the consensus estimate of $8.54 billion. The company added 8.76 million Global Streaming Paid Memberships, versus the consensus of 6.2 million. In addition, the company... More
Tesla (TSLA) announces delivery event for Cybertruck
October 18, 2023 5:12 PM EDTTesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) announced Wednesday, through social media platform X, formally Twitter, that the electric vehicle giant will be holding a launch event for their long awaited Cybertruck electric pickup at the companys Gigafactory in Texas on November 30th of this... More
Tesla (TSLA) announces Nov. 30 delivery event for Cybertruck
October 18, 2023 4:51 PM EDTTesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) announces 11/30/23 delivery event for Cybertruck
with earnings, Tesla said Cybertruck deliveries remain on track for later this year.... MoreTesla sinks 5% on Q3 miss, cautious commentary; Analysts lower numbers
October 18, 2023 4:19 PM EDT(Updated - October 19, 2023 5:24 AM EDT)
Investing.com -- Tesla reported quarterly results that missed Wall Street estimates as its recent wave of electric vehicle price cuts weighed on margins.
Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares fell 5.5% in pre-open trading on Thursday, following the release of the results.
Tesla reported adjusted EPS of $0.66 on revenue of $23.35 billion. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $0.73 on revenue of $24.32B.
Gross margins excluding credits, which have been closely watched following recent price EV cuts, slowed to 16.1% in the quarter from 18.7%... More
Tesla (TSLA) said Cybertruck deliveries remain on track for later this year
October 18, 2023 4:09 PM EDTWith earnings, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) said Cybertruck deliveries remain on track for later this year.
In addition, said they continue to make progress on their next generation platform.... MoreTesla (TSLA) falls 1.8% immediately following results
October 18, 2023 4:07 PM EDTTesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) falls 1.8% immediately following results:
reported Q3 EPS of $0.66, $0.07 worse than the analyst estimate of $0.73. Revenue for the quarter came in at $23.4 billion versus the consensus estimate of $24.32 billion.... MoreTesla CEO Musk raises alarm on interest rates, hesitates on Mexico factory
October 18, 2023 4:04 PM EDTBy Hyunjoo Jin, Akash Sriram and Joseph White
(Reuters) -Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday that he was concerned about the impact of high interest rates on car buyers, adding the electric vehicle maker was hesitating on its plans for a factory in Mexico as it gauges the economic outlook.
After the company missed Wall Street expectations on third-quarter gross margin, profit and revenue, Musk said he was cautious about going "full tilt" on the Mexico factory.
"If the macroeconomic conditions are stormy, even the best ship is still going to have tough... More
Tesla (TSLA) Misses Q3 EPS by 7c
October 18, 2023 4:02 PM EDTTesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) reported Q3 EPS of $0.66, $0.07 worse than the analyst estimate of $0.73. Revenue for the quarter came in at $23.4 billion versus the consensus estimate of $24.32 billion.
For earnings history and earnings-related data on Tesla (TSLA) click here.
... MoreBritish minister ‘optimistic’ on finding solution to EV tariffs
October 18, 2023 3:37 PM EDTOn Wednesday, British Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch expressed strong confidence in finding a resolution for automakers to circumvent imminent tariffs on the trade of electric vehicles (EVs) with the European Union, stating that she was very optimistic about the prospects.
"We're regularly raising this with EU counterparts, and it is just simply the nature of trade negotiations and trade policy," said Badenoch during an even... More
S&P 500 falls as Nvidia drives tech lower ahead of Tesla, Netflix results
October 18, 2023 3:37 PM EDTInvesting.com -- The S&P 500 fell Wednesday as Nvidia continued to weigh on tech for a second-straight day ahead of quarterly results from Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) after markets close.Â
The Nasdaq fell 1.5%, and the S&P 500 fell 1.2%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.8% or 268 points.
Morgan Stanley closes out big bank earnings with a beat, but investment banking, wealth management units disappoint
Morgan Stanley... More
Ford recalling 35,000 US Mach-E EVs over power loss reports
October 18, 2023 3:03 PM EDTWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ford Motor said on Wednesday it is recalling 35,000 Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles because high voltage battery main contactors may overheat resulting in a loss of driving power.
The new recall of 2021 and 2022 model year Mach-E vehicles with extended range followed an August investigation by the... More
Swedish metal union threatens to strike at Tesla (TSLA)
October 18, 2023 2:48 PM EDTMembers of Swedish metal workers union, IF Metall are threatening to call for a strike at all in all seven cities where Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) operates service centers due to salary and pension concerns.
Around 90 percent of employees are covered by a collective bargaining... More
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October 18, 2023 1:53 PM EDTActive options: TSLA NVDA AAPL AMZN AMD BAC MSFT MS
... MoreTesla (TSLA) option IV increases as share price down 4% into quarter results
October 18, 2023 1:50 PM EDTTesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) October call option implied volatility is at 107, November is at 53; compared to its 52-week range of 42 to 96 into the expected release of quarter results today after the bell.
... MoreFord (F) announces management shuffle as UAW strikes continue
October 18, 2023 12:03 PM EDTFord Motor (NYSE: F), on Wednesday, revealed a restructuring of its management, appointing Kumar Galhotra, the head of the combustion vehicle unit, as the new chief operating officer.
This development comes despite the continued autoworkers strike showing scant indications of resolution.
Galhotra, formerly in charge of the Ford Blue unit responsible for gas and hybrid vehicles, will now oversee the global industrial system of the automaker.
Meanwhile, Andrew Frick, who previously handled sales and... More
Tesla (TSLA) October option implied volatility elevated into quarter results
October 18, 2023 10:55 AM EDTTesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) October call option implied volatility is at 99, November is at 52; compared to its 52-week range of 42 to 96 into the expected release of quarter results today after the bell.
... MoreDeutsche Bank continues to see downside risk for Tesla (TSLA) EPS (later today)
October 18, 2023 10:12 AM EDTAnalysts at Deutsche Bank Research continue to see downside risk for Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) ahead of the electric vehicles 3Q earnings report, scheduled to be released after the closing bell Wednesday.
Late last month, the research firm cut 3Q delivery estimates for the automaker to 440,000... More
Lucid (LCID) deliveries not as bad as it seems, Bank of America reiterates Neutral rating
October 18, 2023 9:47 AM EDTBank of America (BofA) reiterated their Neutral rating and $8.00 price target on Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) after the electric automaker reported 3Q23 delivery results.
Lucid's EV deliveries totaled 1,457 units, approximately 35% lower than BofA's estimated figure of 2,250. The slight increase from the 2nd quarter's 1,404 deliveries indicates a softer demand, indicating that the company might be encountering reduced market interest.
However, BofA analysts note that Lucid... More
GM cancels Nov. 16 investor day, will move to next year
October 18, 2023 9:33 AM EDT(Reuters) - General Motors said it has canceled a Nov. 16 investor day event and will move it to early next year to allow company leaders to focus on ongoing labor talks.
GM faces an ongoing month-old strike by the United Auto Workers of two assembly plants and 18 parts distribution centers. Earlier this month, GM said it secured a new $6 billion line of... More
We continue to see some downside risk to TSLA 3Q earnings - Deutsche Bank
October 18, 2023 9:25 AM EDTDeutsche Bank analyst Emmanuel Rosner out with comments on Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) ahead of today's EPS.
The analyst commented: "With the US auto industry still in the middle of a bitter labor strike, we expect an unusual earnings season for the group.... More
Amazon (AMZN) reaches 10,000 Rivian (RIVN) electric delivery vans in U.S.
October 18, 2023 9:14 AM EDTAmazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) co-founded The Climate Pledge in 2019, committing to becoming a net-zero carbon company by 2040. As part of the Pledge, Amazon partnered with Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) to introduce 100,000 electric delivery vehicles on the roads by 2030.
Just 3 years later after the pledge, Amazon deployed its first electric... More
Ford reshuffles top management as UAW strike drags on
October 18, 2023 8:10 AM EDT(Reuters) - Ford Motor Co on Wednesday announced a management rejig, promoting combustion vehicle unit chief Kumar Galhotra to the position of chief operating officer, even as the ongoing autoworkers strike shows little signs of ending.
Galhotra, who previously headed the Ford Blue unit that makes gas and hybrid vehicles, will now lead the automaker's global industrial system.
Andrew Frick, who previously managed Ford Blue's sales and distribution functions, trucks, SUVs and... More
Ford Motor (F) Appoints Ashwani Kumar Galhotra as COO
October 18, 2023 8:05 AM EDTEffective October 12, 2023, Ashwani Kumar Galhotra was elected Chief Operating Officer of Ford Motor (NYSE: F). Prior to becoming Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Galhotra was President, Ford Blue. Mr. Galhotras compensation arrangements will be the subject of an amended 8-K filing.
... MoreGaza update, Chinese GDP, Netflix earnings - what's moving markets
October 18, 2023 5:16 AM EDTInvesting.com -- U.S. President Joe Biden heads to Israel, while crude prices soared as a missile explosion on a Gaza hospital esclated tensions in the Middle East. The earnings season continues with numbers from Netflix and Tesla, while Chinese GDP expanded by more than expected in the third quarter.
1. Biden heads to IsraelU.S. President Joe Biden flies to Israel on Wednesday in an attempt to soothe heightened tensions in the region after a missile strike on a Gaza hospital killed hundreds of Palestinians.
... MoreTesla (TSLA) October 255 straddle into quarter results
October 18, 2023 5:13 AM EDTTesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) October 255 straddle is priced for a move of 6.5% into the expected release of quarter results today after the bell.
... MoreStocks expected to have increasing option volume: TSLA NFLX MS USB STT SWN FYBR UAL
October 18, 2023 4:58 AM EDTStocks expected to have increasing option volume: TSLA NFLX MS USB STT SWN FYBR UAL
... MoreAmazon Executive Says Company Now Has 10,000 Rivian Vans in Delivery Fleet
October 17, 2023 7:53 PM EDT(Updated - October 17, 2023 8:04 PM EDT)
Amazon Executive Says Company Now Has 10,000 Rivian Vans in Delivery Fleet - Company event in Seattle on Tuesday afternoon
Amazon, which co-owns Rivian says it now has 10,000 of its delivery vehicles, nearly doubling the fleet from July of this year.Additionally,... MoreMorgan Stanley earnings, P&G reports, Tesla: 3 things to watch
October 17, 2023 3:53 PM EDTInvesting.com -- Stocks wobbled on Tuesday, heading lower with less than 30 minutes left in the trading session as investors weighed stronger than expected retail sales, the escalating conflict in the Middle East, and corporate earnings reports.
Treasury yields were rising as investors took some risk off the table, with the 10-year going above 4.80%. The Federal Reserve, which has been expected to hold interest rates steady when it meets next month, will be weighing the data to help... More
CFRA Downgrades Lucid Group Inc. (LCID) to Sell, 'lack of detail regarding the company's still-sluggish volumes'
October 17, 2023 2:29 PM EDT(Updated - October 17, 2023 2:30 PM EDT)
CFRA analyst Garrett Nelson downgraded Lucid Group Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID) from Hold to Sell with a price target of $4.00 (from $7.00).
The analyst comments "We lower our 12-month target to $4 from $7. We lower our adjusted EPS estimates to -$1.70 from -$1.65 for... More
NHTSA probes GM’s self-driving unit for pedestrian risk
October 17, 2023 2:20 PM EDTOn Tuesday, U.S. auto safety regulators initiated an investigation to determine whether General Motors' (NYSE: GM) self-driving division, Cruise, is adequately prioritizing safety measures for its autonomous robotaxis to protect pedestrians.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) disclosed that it has received two reports from Cruise concerning incidents in which pedestrians were harmed.
Additionally, the NHTSA has identified two additional incidents... More
General Motors delays plans for EV truck production at Michigan plant by one year
October 17, 2023 1:58 PM EDTInvesting.com -- General Motors said Tuesday it is pushing back production of electric trucks at its Orion Assembly plant in Michigan by one year to late-2025.
The automaker said the delay would allow it "to better manage capital investment while aligning with evolving EV demand," adding... More
General Motors (GM) to delay EV truck production at Michigan plant
October 17, 2023 1:56 PM EDTGeneral Motors (NYSE: GM) revealed Tuesday that the Detroit automaker will delay the production of electric pickup trucks at its Orion Township, Michigan facility as the company deals with "evolving EV demand."
The latest move suggests that electric vehicle production and demand might not be as strong as previously expected. Ford Motor (NYSE: F) announced on Friday that it would temporarily cut... More
GM delays EV truck production at Michigan plant by year
October 17, 2023 12:22 PM EDTBy David Shepardson and Ben Klayman
DETROIT (Reuters) -General Motors Co said on Tuesday it will delay production of electric pickup trucks at its plant in Michigan's Orion Township by a year as the No. 1 U.S. automaker grapples with flattening demand for electric vehicle.
The move is the latest sign that electric vehicle production and demand may not be as strong as forecast. GM had been set to begin production of the electric Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra in late 2024 at the suburban Detroit plant. The company said the plan now is to start it in late 2025.
... MoreTesla (TSLA) pushes US to adopt stricter fuel efficiency rules
October 17, 2023 12:01 PM EDTProminent electric vehicle manufacturer, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) on Tuesday, called upon the Biden administration to swiftly solidify more rigorous fuel economy standards through 2032 than those initially proposed by U.S. regulators, placing the automaker at odds with major OEMs.
In July, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) introduced a proposal to... More
Ford Motor (F) Declares $0.15 Quarterly Dividend; 5% Yield
October 17, 2023 11:11 AM EDTFord Motor (NYSE: F) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, or $0.6 annualized.
The dividend will be payable on December 1, 2023, to stockholders of record on November 1, 2023, with an ex-dividend date of October 31, 2023.
The annual yield on the dividend is 5 percent.
For... More
Lucid (LCID) falls on 3Q production and delivery numbers
October 17, 2023 11:04 AM EDTShares of American electric vehicle company, Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) are down almost 4% following the release of their 3Q production and delivery numbers Tuesday.
The company reportedly produced 1,550 EVs, with an additional 700 in transit to Saudi Arabia for final assembly.
The electric... More
Tesla (TSLA) October option implied volatility into quarter results
October 17, 2023 10:29 AM EDTTesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) October call option implied volatility is at 79, November is at 51; compared to its 52-week range of 42 to 96 into the expected release of quarter results after the bell on October 18.
... MoreTesla (TSLA) recalls 55K Model x EVs
October 17, 2023 10:23 AM EDTThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Tuesday that Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) will be recalling 54,676 Model X vehicles produced from 2021 to 2023 due to a potential issue with the vehicle controller, which may not properly detect low brake fluid and subsequently fail to... More
U.S. stocks are falling after hotter than expected retail sales
October 17, 2023 9:56 AM EDTInvesting.com -- U.S. stocks were falling on Tuesday as third-quarter earnings season kicks into top gear amid retail sales numbers for September that came in stronger than expected.Â
At 09:42 ET (13:42 GMT), the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 60 points, or 0.2% while the S&P 500 was down 0.6% and the NASDAQ Composite was down 1%.
The main indices on Wall Street posted strong gains on Monday, with the 30-stock Dow gaining over 300 points, or 0.9%, while the benchmark S&P rose 1.1% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq climbed 1.2%.
More bank earnings... More
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October 17, 2023 9:53 AM EDTActive options: NVDA TSLA AAPL AMZN BAC AMD MSFT PLTR AMC LCID
... MoreU.S. Auto-Safety Regulators Investigate Cruise's Self-Driving Cars Over Pedestrian Risks - WSJ
October 17, 2023 9:43 AM EDTU.S. Auto-Safety Regulators Investigate Cruise's Self-Driving Cars Over Pedestrian Risks - WSJ
... MoreEV maker Lucid's quarterly production plummets; shares drop
October 17, 2023 9:11 AM EDTBy Jaspreet Singh and Akash Sriram
(Reuters) -Lucid Group posted a near 30% drop in third-quarter production and a marginal rise in deliveries despite big discounts, raising worries about demand for its Air luxury electric sedan and its ability to make 10,000 cars this year.
Shares in Newark, California-based Lucid were down more than 3.5% on Tuesday. They have lost more than a fifth of their value this year over concerns that EV startups will bear the brunt of Tesla's price war.
"We thought the disclosure was extremely disappointing," Garrett Nelson, senior equity analyst at CFRA Research, told... More
Lucid Group (LCID) delivered 1,457 vehicles in Q3
October 17, 2023 9:03 AM EDTLucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), setting new standards for luxury electric experience with the Lucid Air, winner of the 2023 World Luxury Car Award, today announced production and delivery totals for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. Lucid produced 1,550... More
Goldman, Bank of America, Johnson&Johnson rise premarket; Lockheed Martin falls
October 17, 2023 8:06 AM EDTInvesting.com -- U.S. futures slipped lower Tuesday, handing back some of the previous sessions gains as investors digest more influential quarterly earnings.
Here are some of the biggest premarket U.S. stock movers today:
Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) stock rose 0.2% in volatile trade after the investment bank's profit came in better than expected in the third quarter, but was still weighed down by a writedown on its GreenSky fintech business and its investments in real... More
Goldman's results, U.S. retail sales, County Garden - what's moving markets
October 17, 2023 5:09 AM EDTInvesting.com --Goldman Sachs releases its latest quarterly results in difficult circumstances, while retail sales will provide clues of the health of the U.S. consumer. County Garden nears debt default, while oil markets look to Venezuela for potential supply.Â
1. Goldman Sachs likely to report weak quarter
The quarterly corporate earnings store kicks into top gear this week, and influential investment bank Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) is in the firing line before the U.S. open later Tuesday.
A number of... More
Tesla to recall nearly 55,000 Model X vehicles, auto regulator says
October 17, 2023 4:09 AM EDT(Reuters) - The U.S. auto regulator on Tuesday said Tesla will recall 54,676 Model X vehicles manufactured between 2021-2023, as the vehicle controller is likely to fail to detect low brake fluid and not display a warning light.
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of... More

