Hybrid-powered vehicles are becoming more popular than battery-only ones in China, according to latest full-year reports, even as consumers move away from fossil-fuel-only cars. Market leader BYD reported that well over half of the 4.3 million passenger cars it sold in 2024 were hybrid-powered, marking a significant reversal from 2023.Read More →
Tesla shares soared to an all-time high on Wednesday exceeding their previous record set in 2021, driven by a post-election rally and heightened enthusiasm Wall Street for Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company. The stock increased to an intraday high of $415, exceeding its previous peak by 50 cents and closedRead More →
Tesla shares enjoyed a Trump pump on Monday 18th November 2024 after reports that President-elect Donald Trump’s team intend to prioritise a federal framework for regulating autonomous vehicles within the U.S. Department of Transportation. Elon Musk was a prominent advocate in the business sector for Trump’s re-election campaign leading upRead More →
The purchase of Meme coins is often viewed as indicators of retail interest and the willingness to take risks in the cryptocurrency market. Increased activity in meme coins typically signals that retail investors are engaging and are inclined to speculate more aggressively on the risk spectrum. Trump initially proposed theRead More →
Elon Musk’s Vision for Tesla’s Trillion Dollar Future Elon Musk, the visionary CEO of Tesla, has consistently set ambitious goals for the company. Among his most audacious claims is that Tesla could potentially become a multi trillion-dollar company and even reach a valuation of $25 trillion, largely driven by theRead More →
The Nasdaq Composite climbed to an all-time high on Friday 25th October 2024, boosted by BIG tech stocks. The tech-heavy index rose 0.56% to 18,518.61 Tech stocks boosted the market ahead of their upcoming earnings. Nvidia added 0.8%, and shares of Meta Platforms, Amazon and Microsoft were also higher. Some analysts are suggesting it may be time to shortRead More →
Tesla shares climbed 12% in extended trading after the company’s third-quarter earnings beat Wall Street estimates, following a long slump. However, Tesla’s revenue for that period, up 8% year on year, marginally missed expectations. “Vehicle growth” will hit up to 20%-30% next year, said CEO Elon Musk, thanks to “lower cost vehicles” andRead More →
Tesla’s stock declined on Friday 11th October 2024 following the electric vehicle maker’s highly anticipated robotaxi event, which left investors unimpressed £60 billion was wiped off Tesla market cap CEO Elon Musk showcased the Cybercab concept vehicle, announcing that it would be available for purchase at a price below $30,000.Read More →
Tesla posted its third-quarter vehicle production and deliveries report on Wednesday 2nd October 2024 – the stock fell 3.7%. Total deliveries Q3 2024: 462,890 – Total production Q3 2024: 469,796 Analysts had projected Tesla would deliver 463,310 vehicles by the end of September 2024. However, other sources indicated a larger shortfall; the averageRead More →
Stocks closed lower on Wednesday 7th August 2024, failing to fully recover from Monday’s sell-off. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 234 points to 38763.45. The S&P 500 fell to 5199.50, while the Nasdaq Composite closed at 16195.81. During the day, the Dow had surged around 480 points, the S&PRead More →
The seven most valuable U.S. tech companies experienced a combined loss of $1 trillion in market value at the start of Monday’s trading session – 5th August 2024 The Nasdaq declined over 3% following its sharpest three-week drop in two years. Nvidia’s shares fell approximately 6%, while Apple’s dropped moreRead More →
Stocks sold off Wednesday 24th July 2024, blighted by underwhelming reports from Tesla and Alphabet – leading the Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 to post their worst sessions since 2022. The S&P 500 index dropped to closing at 5427, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq slid around 3.65% to end at 17342. The DowRead More →
Tesla’s shares dropped in U.S. pre-market trading following the electric car maker’s Q2 earnings report, which fell short of expectations. The company saw a 7% year-on-year decrease in automotive revenue for the June 2024 quarter, down to $19.9 billion, and a decline in its ‘adjusted’ earnings margin. Investors are dividedRead More →
Tesla boss Elon Musk says the electric car maker will start producing and using humanoid robots from next year. In a social media update, Elon Musk stated that Tesla will initially employ the robots, with plans to commence production for sale by 2026. He had earlier anticipated that the robot,Read More →
Following a dismal beginning to 2024, Tesla’s stock has experienced a sharp rally, erasing its losses for 2023. Tesla’s shares ended on Friday at $251.55, marking a 27% increase for the week. The automaker announced on Tuesday 2nd July 2024 that its second-quarter vehicle deliveries surpassed forecasts. Tesla 5-day chartRead More →
The S&P 500 reached new heights in a shortened trading session on Wednesday 3rd July 2024, with investors seemingly dismissing lacklustre economic data. The S&P 500 closed at a new high of 5537, while the Nasdaq Composite finished the session at 18188, buoyed by rallies in technology and AI stocksRead More →
In a significant development that may affect the electric vehicle (EV) market, the European Union (EU) has tentatively agreed to levy tariffs on Chinese EV manufacturers. This decision reportedly follows an inquiry into the surge of inexpensive, government-subsidized Chinese vehicles entering the EU market. From 4th July 2024, Chinese EVRead More →
Tesla’s shares surged on Monday 29th April 2024, marking their best performance since March 2021, following the company’s achievement in advancing its driver-assistance technology in China. The stock closed 15% higher, buoyed by investor enthusiasm over Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s visit to China. On Sunday 28th April 2024, Tesla announcedRead More →
Chinese automotive giant BYD has experienced a decline in profits amid a slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) demand and a price war in the largest car market globally. The company reported earnings of $630 million (£502 million) for the first quarter, a drop of over 47% from the previous quarter.Read More →
Tesla’s profits have significantly decreased so far in 2024, prompting the company to accelerate the introduction of new models. The company is also reducing its workforce by thousands in an effort to improve its financial outlook. The electric vehicle manufacturer reported earnings of $1.13 billion for the first quarter, aRead More →
The company intends to reduce its global workforce by over 10%, amounting to roughly 14,000 employees As of December, Tesla had a total of 140,473 employees worldwide. This decision is believed to be a response to the obstacles Tesla is encountering with slowing growth and operational effectiveness and cheaper competition. In anRead More →
The CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk recently made an announcement regarding the company’s robotaxi. According to his social media post on X, Tesla will unveil its robotaxi product on 8th August 2024. This project has been a topic of discussion for several years and could potentially represent a significant new business venture for Tesla. Read More →
The EV named ‘Seagull’ sub $10,000 price tag. This vehicle will likely take-off! Global automakers are becoming increasingly concerned that Chinese competitors, such as the Warren Buffett-endorsed BYD, might saturate their EV market with cheaper EVs, potentially undermining local production and reducing vehicle prices. Concerns have been raised that thisRead More →
The Magnificent Seven, or MAMA ANT, is a term coined by Bank of America to describe the seven most dominant tech companies in the world The Seven are: Microsoft, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Apple, Nvidia, Tesla, and Alphabet. These companies have not only led the tech sector in terms of innovation,Read More →
U.S. microchip giant Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is investing in AI PCs to take on the likes of Nvidia and Intel and Arm as the AI race gains momentum. As the AI market expands so too will AI powered personal computer (PC). These are personal computers embedded with processors specifically designed to perform AI functions suchRead More →
According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Elon Musk is the wealthiest person in the world, with an estimated net worth of $243.46 billion USD as of 8th Jan 2024. Musk is the founder and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, X and X.ai as well as the co-founder of PayPal and Neuralink. He made his fortune from various business ventures,Read More →