Core Insights - The U.S. stock market experienced mixed performance with major indexes reflecting cautious investor sentiment ahead of significant economic announcements and the continuation of Q4 earnings season [1] Major Index Performance - The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) closed down by 249.76 points at 49,134.25 - The S&P 500 (SPX) rose by 13.30 points to close at 6,926.65, on track for its first back-to-back weekly drop since June - The Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) increased by 137.87 points to 23,573.89 - The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) decreased, indicating a slight easing of market stress [2] Upcoming Market Events - The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on January 29 is a key focus, with expectations that interest rates will remain in the 3.50-3.75% range - Investors will be attentive to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments on future monetary policy, labor market conditions, and inflation risks [3][4] Q4 Earnings Season - The upcoming week will see earnings reports from major tech companies including Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Tesla - These companies have underperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, making their earnings particularly crucial for market sentiment [5] Major Stock News - Intel (INTC) shares dropped by 17% in pre-market trading after a Q4 earnings report that, while beating estimates, included a weaker-than-expected Q1 outlook - Nvidia (NVDA) shares rose by 1.4% due to reports of Chinese regulators allowing orders for its H200 AI chips, with Q3 earnings up 62% year-over-year to $57 billion [7][8] - Tesla (TSLA) discontinued its basic driver-assistance system, Autopilot, in the U.S. and Canada - Capital One Financial (COF) shares fell after missing earnings estimates and announcing an acquisition of fintech startup Brex for $5.15 billion [9][10] Broader Market Trends - Commodities showed continued strength, with gold futures reaching $4,970 an ounce and silver surpassing $100 an ounce - Crude oil futures traded above $60 a barrel, reflecting ongoing investor sentiment and geopolitical considerations - U.S. consumer sentiment reached a five-month high, providing support for the economy [13]

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在美国和加拿大，新购的特斯拉车辆的自动转向功能将仅面向FSD（需人工监督）版本。 ...

Core Viewpoint - Tesla has discontinued its basic driver-assistance system, Autopilot, in Canada and the US, pushing customers towards the more advanced Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, which will now only be available through a monthly subscription model priced at $99 [1][4]. Group 1: Changes in Driver-Assistance Features - Tesla's new vehicle configurations now only include Traffic Aware Cruise Control, which maintains speed and follows traffic at a safe distance, while Autosteer is no longer a standard feature [2][3]. - The California Department of Motor Vehicles has imposed a 60-day deadline for Tesla to revise its marketing practices, including ceasing the use of the "Autopilot" name, which regulators argue misleads consumers regarding the system's capabilities [3]. Group 2: Subscription Model and Market Strategy - The subscription price for FSD is expected to increase over time as the software's capabilities improve, positioning it as a key profit driver for Tesla [4][7]. - Currently, only 12% of Tesla customers have opted to pay for the FSD software, indicating a potential area for growth as the subscription model becomes more accessible [7].

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Is this a big feat. This is a definitely a significant development. It's another major player in the autonomous vehicle space, and it shows more confidence in the technology, but it's still pretty limited.And it's definitely an experiment. It's an experiment. I'm just going to jump in.People on the Tesla side of the camp say this is a notable moment because it's a first for a vision only based platform to be on public roads, not just with no one in the driver's seat, but no supervising attendant in the pass ...

Investor Jim Chanos, founder of Kynikos Associates, has criticized Lemonade Inc.'s (NYSE:LMND) move to offer reduced rates for Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) vehicles during FSD-engaged driving. ‘You Are All Being Played,' Says Jim Chanos In a post on the social media platform X on Wednesday, Chanos shared his criticism of the collaboration between the insurer and Tesla. "True FSD will carry manufacturers liability insurance," Chanos shared, which would translate to owners not needing driver insurance. Don't M ...

Tesla discontinued Autopilot on Thursday, its basic driver-assistance system, in Canada and the United States as the electric-vehicle maker moves to push customers toward a more advanced version of th... ...

Tesla Inc. (TSLA) out-of-the-money puts have attractive premiums over the next month. I discussed this in a Barchart article three weeks ago, and short-sellers of OTM puts have made money. Tesla will release results on Wednesday, Jan. 28, after the market closes. TSLA is down slightly today at $445.89, although up from a recent closing low of $419.25 on January 20. It hit a three-month low of $391.09 on Nov. 21. More News from Barchart TSLA stock - last 3 months - Barchart Short-Put Investment Returns Ov ...

Key Takeaways TSLA will report Q4 results with energy growth that could help offset pressure from vehicle deliveries.Tesla's Energy Generation and Storage revenues reached $3.4B in Q3, up 44% year over year.Tesla set a Q4 record with 14.2 GWh energy storage deployments & launched a new U.S. solar Powerwall lease.Tesla (TSLA) is slated to release fourth-quarter 2025 results on Jan. 28, after the closing bell. The company’s Energy Generation and Storage business is showing signs of exceptional growth amid dec ...