BYD $71.70 Get BYD alerts: It's also important to put into context that Berkshire's 6.9% stake in BYD is nearly double its stake in one of its other prominent automotive stocks, General Motors Co. NYSE: GM. And there's no indication that Buffett has increased his stake in GM. Buffett Reflects on Charlie Munger's Influence on BYD Investment As Buffett's decision to buy homebuilder stocks in 2023 showed, Buffett is known for looking ahead. That makes this decision more curious as it's more likely a case of Bu ...

Warren Buffett speaks during the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 4, 2024. The conglomerate first bought about 225 million shares of Shenzhen-based BYD in 2008 for about $230 million. The bet turned out to be extremely lucrative as the EV market saw explosive growth in China and elsewhere. Warren Buffett's conglomerate has sold an additional 1.3 million Hong Kong-listed shares of BYD for $39.8 million, according to a filing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The sale r ...

A few years back the Israeli government lowered the automotive sales tax, which can run as high as 50% on internal combustion engine (ICE) models, to 10% for BEVs in an effort to stimulate sales of emission-free models. Consumers responded instantly, flocking to vehicles such as BYD's Attos 3 crossover, Geely's Geometry C and Tesla models. Western test market A word of caution: BYD and other vehicles built in China are advanced from a connectivity perspective, which means that they have numerous cameras and ...

That said, there has been some intriguing commentary made from Chinese EV makers in recent interviews today. The Secretary General of the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) recently noted that the country's largest players (such as BYD and Nio) have plans to continue investing in Europe. This comes amid news that the European Union appears to be considering tariffs on Chinese-made cars due to dumping concerns. BYD, NIO Stock Could See Heightened Volatility For companies like Nio that are focusing on Wes ...

Li Auto (LI) Source: Robert Way / Shutterstock.com Li Auto is another attractive EV pick that's been hammered by the stock market in the past 12 months. Unlike its peers, Li Auto is taking a measured approach to expansion, concentrating on the burgeoning Chinese market while steadily growing its retail network. This focused strategy has proven remarkably effective for its business, with its bottom-line margins above its domestic competition. Moreover, it boasts robust financial flexibility, with a whopping ...

EVs are the future. As the world leaves behind gas-fueled cars, they are slowly shifting towards more widespread usage of electric cars. They can be cheaper to own, are subsidized by the US government, do not rely on gas supply, and are environmentally friendly. Electric vehicles are becoming so popular that 1 in every 5 cars sold in the U.S. is an EV. The potential that EVs possess is also reflected in the stock market. The EV industry is expected to grow at a compounding annual growth rate of 15.5% from 2 ...

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology recently approved a list of nine domestic automakers who will begin testing their autonomous vehicles (AVs) on specific Chinese roads, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of transportation. China's regulatory body has cleared nine automakers, including major players like BYD Co Ltd. (BYDDY) and NIO Inc. (NIO) , to test their autonomous driving technology. This initiative is groundbreaking, as it's the first time Chinese authorities have pe ...

Urban transportation is arriving at an inflection point in its history. The high proliferation of lithium-ion batteries, coupled with their increasing sophistication, has ushered in an age for electric vehicles (EVs). The popularity of Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), albeit slow at first, helped to ultimately pave the road for other successful EV companies, on the one hand and gave potential car consumers the confidence to choose an electric vehicle over a conventional combustion engine one, on the other hand. However ...

In the world of EV stocks, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock remains king. The U.S. EV maker continues to demand the highest valuation of its peers and is among the most noted and respected brands in the space. However, a series of macro and company-specific issues have hit this stock over the past year. Demand for EVs has waned, as consumers appear to be nearing their limits in terms of the amount they can borrow, given where interest rates are. This has led to sector-wide price cuts, with Tesla leading the way. M ...

In pursuing robust market gains, investors usually turn to high-risk growth stocks. These stocks have underlying businesses that continue to grow their top lines at a rapid clip, presenting enticing opportunities for upside potential, especially during a bullish market. With the stock market buoyed by healthy gains and prospects of upcoming rate cuts, the timing is ideal for wagering on high-risk growth stocks. Many of these companies boast a healthy track record of growth across both lines. Moreover, they ...