Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:RIVN) CEO RJ Scaringe hasn't ruled out the automaker entering the Robotaxi race in the future.Rivian Robotaxis In The Pipeline?Speaking to Fast Company in an interview released on Monday, Scaringe outlined that the company's focus on "personally owned" vehicles does not mean that Rivian can't do "robotaxis or rideshare," the CEO said.He added that he was surprised the automaker was able to keep its autonomous driving pursuits under wraps. "Somehow, it didn't leak," Scaringe sa ...

Billionaire entrepreneur and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO, Elon Musk, reached another personal wealth milestone, with the valuation of his privately held space transportation company, SpaceX, soaring to record new highs, ahead of a planned public offering in 2026.Step Closer To A TrillionOn Monday, Musk’s net worth touched $677 billion, becoming the first person ever to be worth $600 billion or more, according to a report by Forbes.This comes just months after Musk hit the $500 billion milestone earlier thi ...

Wall Street analyst Tom Lee predicted on Monday a bearish first half for financial markets in 2026, but expects it to “come back in force” eventually.Lee Expects Market To ‘Come Back In Force’ In 2026Lee, who chairs BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BMNR), said that 2026 could mirror 2025, a year marked by an early bear market shifting to a bull run later on.This assessment rang true for equities, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite bouncing sharply from the early April sell-offs.Lee stated th ...

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Core Insights - James Foord is an economist with a decade of experience analyzing global markets, leading the investing group The Pragmatic Investor, which focuses on building diversified portfolios to preserve and increase wealth [1] Group 1: Company Overview - The Pragmatic Investor covers various sectors including global macro, international equities, commodities, technology, and cryptocurrencies [1] - The platform is designed to assist investors of all levels in their investment journey [1] Group 2: Features and Offerings - The Pragmatic Investor offers a portfolio, weekly market update newsletter, actionable trades, technical analysis, and a chat room for discussions [1]

Core Viewpoint - Tesla's stock is being valued more like a technology company rather than a traditional automotive company, with analysts suggesting that electric vehicle delivery numbers may become less significant for its valuation going forward [1][2][7]. Group 1: Analyst Insights - Tesla reported record electric vehicle deliveries in Q3, driven by strong demand before the federal EV tax credit ended [2]. - Barclays analyst Dan Levy predicts that Tesla's fourth-quarter deliveries will be "soft" and may not impact the stock price significantly [3]. - Levy has raised his price target for Tesla from $275 to $350, maintaining an Equal Weight rating [3]. Group 2: Future Projections - Gene Munster from Deepwater Management forecasts a 7% decline in Tesla's 2025 deliveries, predicting flat to 5% growth in 2026, contrasting with a Street estimate of 16% year-over-year growth [4]. - The focus on Tesla's growth may shift towards technology advancements such as robotaxis, Full Self-Driving (FSD), and the Optimus Bot, as emphasized by CEO Elon Musk [5][6]. Group 3: Market Sentiment - The shift in focus from vehicle deliveries to technology could be beneficial for investors, especially as Tesla faces declining sales and weaker demand in markets like China [4]. - Analyst notes suggest that Tesla's valuation may increasingly reflect its technological potential rather than traditional automotive metrics [7].

Buffett has made the same move over and over for the past few years.Warren Buffett is known for his love of investing in stocks. Yet, over the past few years, he's been doing more selling than buying. The billionaire chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway has been a net seller of stocks over the past 12 consecutive quarters, a move that could be seen as a warning to Wall Street as the S&P 500 marches higher. The major benchmark, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, climbed over ...

On Dec. 15, 2025, investors weighed fresh robotaxi trials and AI ambitions against mounting questions over Tesla’s rich valuation.NASDAQ : TSLATeslaToday's Change( 3.56 %) $ 16.35Current Price$ 475.31Key Data PointsMarket Cap$1.5TDay's Range$ 467.66 - $ 481.7752wk Range$ 214.25 - $ 488.54Volume114MAvg Vol86MGross Margin17.01 %Tesla (TSLA +3.56%) closed Monday’s session at $475.31, up 3.56%. Trading volume reached 113.6 million shares, nearly 30% above its three-month average of 86.7 million shares.How the m ...

Gary, your timing is always impeccable. You just had these headlines drop, my friend. Ford taking a $19.5% billion charge to write down EV investments, at least initially here.I see the stock popping about one and a half% here in the after hours. What is your immediate response reaction to that news, Garrett. >> Sure.Thanks for having me. I think the only thing that's really surprising is the magnitude. The 19.5% billion is is larger than we would expect.Um, I think uh it was said 8 billion of that was was ...

Market Overview - The Dow closed down 41 points, while the NASDAQ fell about half a percent, indicating a lack of significant movement in major indices ahead of important economic data releases [1][2] - The S&P 500 equal-weighted index showed positive performance, suggesting a broader market strength despite the tech sector's decline [3] Sector Performance - The healthcare sector was the top performer, followed by utilities, while technology and energy sectors experienced declines [4] - Defensive sectors showed some strength, indicating a cautious market sentiment as investors await key reports [4] Ford's Strategic Shift - Ford announced a pivot towards gas-powered vehicles, including more trucks and hybrids, while canceling the Lightning EV pickup due to high costs [25][28] - The company plans to convert existing EV plants into truck production facilities and develop a new range-extended EV model with a 700-mile range [25][26] - Ford will also focus on battery storage solutions for grid-scale operators, acquiring battery plants previously in a joint venture with SK [25][26] Financial Implications for Ford - Ford is set to report a $19.5 billion charge related to special items, with $8 billion attributed to EV asset write-downs and $6 billion for restructuring [26][31] - The market reacted positively to Ford's announcement, with a 2% increase in stock price, indicating investor approval of the strategic changes [29][31] Tesla's Market Position - Tesla shares closed near record highs following the launch of a new robo-taxi test in Austin, although analysts view this as an incremental step rather than a significant breakthrough [37][43] - Concerns remain regarding Tesla's high valuation, with the stock trading at over 175 times 2027 EPS estimates, suggesting potential overvaluation [39][41] - The company has faced a decline in domestic sales, particularly after the expiration of the federal EV tax credit, which may impact future performance [41][43] Economic Data Insights - Upcoming economic data includes the November jobs report, with expectations of 50,000 new jobs and a 4.5% unemployment rate, which will influence the Fed's monetary policy [45][46] - Retail sales data is also anticipated, with core retail sales expected to show stronger underlying consumer strength despite a slowdown in headline sales [47]