And right now we are 2 minutes away from the end of the trading day. Romaine Bostick alongside Sonali Basak taking you through to that closing bell. It's a global simulcast.It started Carol Massar in the radio Matt Miller buyer side. Tim Stenovec has the day off. Welcome to our audiences across our Bloomberg platforms, including our partnership with YouTube.A bit of a pullback Carol Massar from that rebound rally we saw yesterday. And a lot of that seems to have to do with the economic data. Listen, Matt ke ...

Now, closing bell on Wall Street announced market domination overtime. We're giving you full team coverage of all the moves, get you up to speed on the action from today's trade. RBC Capital Markets, Amy Woo Silverman, as well as Yahoo Finance's Jared Blickery joining us here to break down the move today.Jared, let's start with you, my friend, on that close. All right, after we last talked one hour ago, we saw a little bit worse prices in the Dow. We hit the low of the day about 30 minutes ago.Then off thos ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" investment rating for the automotive industry [7] Core Insights - The automotive industry is experiencing a gradual recovery in growth, with passenger vehicles continuing to show stable and rapid growth [2] - The report highlights the synergy between technological advancements and anti-involution reforms, driving the industry's development momentum [5] Summary by Sections Weekly Market Review (2025.07.19-07.25) - The automotive sector rose by 1.03% this week, with all related sub-sectors also increasing. The Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index rose by 1.69% [13] - The commercial vehicle sector saw the highest increase at 4.22%, while individual stocks like Great Wall Motors and BYD also performed well [13][16] Data Tracking (2025.07.19-07.25) - From July 1-20, the national retail sales of passenger vehicles reached 978,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 11%, while wholesale sales were 960,000 units, up 22% year-on-year [21] - In the new energy vehicle segment, retail sales reached 537,000 units, a 23% increase year-on-year, with a penetration rate of 54.9% [21] Industry News (2025.07.19-07.25) - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology proposed a new policy to ban the transfer of new cars to second-hand status within six months of registration to combat zero-kilometer second-hand cars [34][35] - Guangdong and Anhui provinces are implementing measures to promote fair competition in the automotive industry, including commitments from manufacturers to optimize payment processes for suppliers [42] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on technology-driven sectors such as artificial intelligence and autonomous driving, as well as opportunities in the anti-involution segment, particularly in dealership-related areas [5]

Core Viewpoint - Tesla's Q2 2025 financial results show a significant decline in revenue and net profit, attributed to various macroeconomic factors and changes in tax policies affecting the electric vehicle market [1][6]. Financial Performance - Q2 2025 revenue reached $22.496 billion, a 12% year-over-year decrease, falling short of Wall Street's expectation of $22.6 billion [1][6]. - Net profit for Q2 2025 was $1.172 billion, down 20.7% year-over-year, but exceeding the expected $1.135 billion [1][6]. - Gross margin stood at 17.2%, compared to 18% in the same period last year and above the market expectation of 16.5% [1][6]. - Total automotive revenues decreased by 16% year-over-year, while energy generation and storage revenue fell by 7% [2]. Sales and Deliveries - Tesla's global vehicle deliveries in Q2 2025 were approximately 384,000 units, a 13% decline year-over-year, marking the lowest delivery record since Q4 2022 [7]. - Model 3/Y deliveries accounted for 374,000 units, while other models, including Model S, Model X, Cybertruck, and Semi, totaled 10,000 units [7]. Market Challenges - The decline in revenue and profit is attributed to reduced vehicle delivery volumes, average selling prices, and regulatory credit income [6]. - Carbon credit revenue significantly decreased to $439 million from $890 million year-over-year, with expectations of continued decline due to changes in federal tax laws affecting electric vehicle subsidies [6]. Future Growth Prospects - CEO Elon Musk expressed confidence in Tesla's autonomous driving and robotics business, highlighting the potential expansion of Robotaxi services to cover half of the U.S. population by the end of the year [3][8]. - The Robotaxi pilot program has been initiated, with a fare increase from $4.20 to $6.90 per ride [8].

Core Insights - RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc. has become a founding member of the Minerals for National Automotive Competitiveness Collaboration (MINAC), aimed at enhancing the development and procurement of American-sourced critical minerals for automotive manufacturing [1][2][3] Group 1: Collaboration and Objectives - The partnership includes industry leaders such as Lucid, Alaska Energy Metals, Graphite One, and Electric Metals, focusing on establishing a circular supply chain for critical minerals [1][2] - MINAC aims to advance domestic mineral production through offtake agreements for American critical minerals, identify barriers to commercialization, and improve coordination between the mining and automotive sectors [7] Group 2: Technological Contribution - RecycLiCo's advanced hydrometallurgical process is recognized for its ability to recover high-purity, battery-ready materials from newly-mined ore, manufacturing scrap, and end-of-life batteries, contributing to onshore sourcing of essential materials [2][5] - The collaboration is a response to the global trading environment's realignment and governmental initiatives promoting reliance on domestic sources, validating and scaling RecycLiCo's technology [3] Group 3: Leadership and Events - CEO Richard Sadowsky will participate in a roundtable event in Washington, D.C., alongside notable political figures, to discuss the collaboration's launch [4]

Industry Collaboration - Lucid Air owners 将很快能够使用 Tesla Superchargers [1] Charging Infrastructure - 使用 Tesla Superchargers 存在限制 [1]

Market Access & Expansion - Lucid Air owners gain access to over 23,500 Tesla Superchargers starting July 31 [1] - Access requires a $220 adapter [1] Charging & Range - Supercharger access adds up to 200 miles of range per hour, boosting long-trip confidence [1] - Lucid updated its 2026 Air lineup with top-tier EPA range [1]

Industry Development - Lucid Air owners will gain access to Tesla Superchargers starting July 31 [1]

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Company Analysis - Xtep (1368 HK) reported a slightly weaker performance in Q2 2025, but maintained its guidance for FY25, expecting overall sales growth and a net profit increase of over 10% [2][4] - The main brand of Xtep is projected to achieve mid-single-digit growth, while Saucony is expected to exceed 30% growth [2][4] - The management remains confident in achieving the annual guidance, supported by strong performance in the running category, which saw over 30% growth in professional products [4][5] Market Overview - The Chinese stock market showed mixed results, with healthcare, consumer staples, and utilities leading, while materials, energy, and financials lagged [3] - The report anticipates a volatile phase for the Chinese stock market in Q3, with weakening fundamentals in consumption and profits, but continued liquidity may lead to structural gains [3] - The US stock market saw gains led by financials, technology, and consumer staples, with TSMC's ADR hitting new highs due to strong AI chip demand [3] Retail Performance - Xtep's retail sales growth in Q2 2025 was slightly below expectations at low single digits, attributed to increased competition and weak e-commerce growth [5][6] - The company reported a healthy inventory turnover ratio of 4-4.5 months, indicating strong inventory management [6] - Retail sales growth improved in July, driven by summer demand and promotional activities, with e-commerce performance particularly strong [6] Strategic Initiatives - Xtep is progressing with its DTC (Direct-to-Consumer) transformation, planning to repurchase 100-200 stores in Q4 and 300-400 stores in FY26, with capital expenditure of approximately 400 million RMB [6] - The company is also upgrading its product and membership management systems to enhance DTC operational efficiency [6] Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Xtep with a target price of HKD 7.20, based on a 14x FY25 forecast P/E ratio, which is attractive compared to the historical average of 15x [5][6]