Key Takeaways Shares of Uber and Lyft jumped on Friday after Tesla's introduction to its new robotaxi failed to live up to ridesharing investors' fears. Analysts noted Tesla's much-anticipated event was light on details about the rollout of a ridesharing app that would compete with Uber or Lyft, lifting an uncertainty that has hung over the stocks for months. Uber shares hit an all-time high, while Tesla slumped further into negative territory for the year. Shares of Uber Technologies (UBER) jumped to a rec ...

In this article LYFT UBER TSLA The Uber logo is seen in the rain in Krakow, Poland, on January 6, 2024. Klaudia Radecka | Nurphoto | Getty Images Tesla's hyped robotaxi unveiling posed a threat to Uber's ride-sharing aspirations, but it's turned into a boon for the stock instead. Uber shares had been falling on the initial investor excitement leading up to Thursday's event — particularly slumping in early August and mid-September — but surged more than 9% on Friday on renewed enthusiasm that the company is ...

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Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER ) is a global platform that allows people to book rides, order food, and transport goods easily. Despite its wide reach and essential services, the company's stock has remained steady over the past six Investing in high-growth opportunities across industries, employing a value investing approach that prioritizes robust business models and strategic foresight. Focusing on companies with the potential to profoundly influence the global landscape in the years aheadI primaril ...

Ride-hailing companies Uber Technologies, Inc. UBER and Lyft, Inc. LYFT are rising in premarket trading on Friday. The shares of Uber and its smaller peer Lyft were reacting to electric vehicle maker Tesla, Inc. TSLA announcing that a rival offering from its stable, the Cybercab, will go into production in 2026 or possibly even in 2027. If Tesla had been quick with a superior offering armed with its unsupervised self-driving technology, Uber and Lyft might have seen their market share erode. Ahead of the ev ...

As Tesla Inc TSLA gears up for its highly anticipated Robotaxi event on Oct. 10, the rideshare market is bracing for disruption. Tesla's event, expected to reveal a low-cost, fully autonomous vehicle (AV), has sparked concern among investors, particularly for companies like Uber Technologies Inc UBER and Lyft Inc LYFT. However, JPMorgan analyst Doug Anmuth remains confident in Uber's future, noting that it remains "well positioned in [the] AV ecosystem." Tesla's Disruption: Rideshare Under Pressure? Tesla's ...

Uber's EV and AI Initiatives - Uber is launching an AI assistant powered by OpenAI's GPT-4o for drivers in the US starting early 2025 to help with EV-related questions [1] - The AI assistant will initially focus on EV-related queries such as charging locations and vehicle recommendations, with potential expansion to other use cases in the future [2] - Drivers can access the AI assistant from the Uber driver app home screen, with continuous updates and personalized responses based on driver needs, city, and government incentives [3] - The AI assistant will support both text-based and voice interactions, with details on supported languages to be announced closer to launch [4] EV Mentorship Program - Uber is introducing an EV mentorship program where experienced EV drivers can earn cash rewards and incentives by mentoring new EV drivers [5] Uber Green and EV Expansion - Uber Green, available in over 180 markets, will now offer an EV-only option in 40 cities including New York City, Los Angeles, Paris, and Auckland [7] - Riders can set preferences in the Uber app to be matched with nearby EVs [7] Climate-Focused Updates - Uber's Go-Get event highlighted climate-focused initiatives, including new features to encourage EV adoption among riders and drivers [6]

Uber and Lyft have lost a chance to have an appeal heard by the Supreme Court. The case involves lawsuits brought against the companies by the state of California, which claimed Uber and Lyft had misclassified their workers. The high court declined to weigh in on the case, without offering comment, Politico reported Monday (Oct. 7). Neither Uber nor Lyft responded to PYMNTS' request for comment. The companies had contended that the suits — which sought back pay for withheld minimum wage, overtime and other ...

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our analyst ratings page. Considering buying UBER stock? Here's what analysts think: Uber Technologies Inc has a consensus price target of $88 based on the ratings of 35 analysts. The high is $100 issued by Jefferies on May 9, 2024. The low is $62 issued by Nomura on December 29, 2023. The 3 most-recent analyst ratings were released by Truist Sec ...

Uber Technologies Inc. UBER stock has been on quite a ride, climbing 24.94% year-to-date and 62.31% over the past year. But while the company's robot-filled future is making headlines, the technicals tell a different story. Uber may be automating deliveries, but its stock movement is hitting some resistance. UBER Stock Chart: Short-Term Bears, Long-Term Bulls Chart created using Benzinga Pro Currently, Uber stock's price is $72.94, just below its eight-day and 20-day simple moving averages (SMA) of $74.72 a ...