Welcome back to Market on Close. Shares of Tesla are just barely in positive territory on the day despite Cancord raising its price target to $490 from $333. They also kept a buy rating on shares.The analyst increased delivery estimates based on data from 30 countries showing that Tesla's deliveries are rising. Now it's time for Options Corner. Joining us here is Rick Ducat, our lead market technician to talk all things Tesla.Tesla up more than 30% in the month of September. Rick, they've had a really meteo ...

The stage lights glowed in Hangzhou, China recently as Nio (NIO) — a pioneer in the global smart electric vehicle (EV) market — gathered its community under the theme “Grow with the Light.” The launch of the third-generation ES8 SUV, offered in seven- and six-seater Executive Premium Editions, gave the audience a sense of how far the brand has come. With a 925 volt system, 5C fast charging, and a sleek screen-powered CEDA operating system, the ES8 signaled that innovation continues to sit at the center of ...

Summary of Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Conference Call Company Overview - **Company Name**: Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. - **Ticker**: FFIE - **Founded**: 2014 by YT Jia - **Headquarters**: California - **Investment**: Approximately $3.5 billion invested, primarily in R&D and CapEx [3][2] - **Patents**: Over 600 patent files globally [3] - **Manufacturing Facility**: Located in Hanford, California, covering 1.1 million square feet with an investment of $300 million, capable of producing over 10,000 vehicles annually [3] Product Strategy - **Dual-Brand Strategy**: - **First Brand**: Faraday Future, targeting high-end premium market ($100,000 to $300,000), competing with brands like Ferrari and Rolls-Royce [3][4] - **Second Brand**: Faraday X, aimed at mass-market with price range of $20,000 to $80,000 [4][10] - **Current Products**: - **FF 91**: Launched, features include 0 to 60 mph in 2.3 seconds, 400 miles range, 1,050 horsepower, and advanced user experience with a 27-inch ultra-wide screen [5][6] - **FX Super One**: Upcoming product, positioned as a full-size SUV, expected to be priced around half of the Cadillac Escalade [5][25] Market Positioning - **Market Opportunity**: - The luxury electric vehicle market is seen as a "blue ocean" with limited competition for high-end electric vehicles [4] - The mass-market segment is expected to capture significant market share, with a potential of selling 150,000 vehicles annually [12] - **Competitive Landscape**: - Tesla dominates the U.S. electric vehicle market with a 90% share, while local Chinese brands are gaining traction in their home market [11][12] Strategic Advantages - **Cost Efficiency**: - By partnering with Chinese OEMs, Faraday Future can avoid high tariffs on complete vehicles (200% vs. 25% for parts) [13] - Established software and operational capabilities reduce development time and costs [14][20] - **Brand Recognition**: - Faraday Future has an established brand presence, unlike many Chinese competitors [14][15] Financial Performance - **Market Capitalization**: Approximately $250 million, with significant upside potential compared to competitors like Lucid Motors [19] - **Cash Burn**: Less than $80 million last year, with expectations for a slight increase this year due to efficient business model [20] Future Plans - **Production and Launch**: - FX Super One is expected to ramp up production with over 10,000 paid reservations already received [16][18] - Initial launch in the UAE planned for November, serving as a test market before U.S. launch [31][32] - **Marketing Strategy**: - Active promotional events in major U.S. cities to build brand awareness and customer engagement [29][30] Investor Value Proposition - **Unique Positioning**: Established brand, significant prior investment, and a smart, efficient business model [35] - **Market Potential**: Low valuation compared to peers, presenting an attractive investment opportunity in the EV sector [35]

Industry Overview - The Zacks Domestic Auto industry encompasses companies involved in designing, manufacturing, and retailing various types of vehicles, including passenger cars, trucks, and electric vehicles [3] - The industry is highly consumer cyclic and is undergoing significant transformation due to technological advancements and rapid digitization [3] Key Themes Shaping the Industry - New vehicle sales remained strong in August, with a seasonally adjusted annual rate exceeding 16 million, but rising vehicle prices and tariffs may slow momentum as affordability weakens [4] - The Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut may not significantly alleviate high auto loan costs, with meaningful relief not expected until 2026 or later [5] - Electric vehicle sales surged to a record 146,332 units in August, driven by the impending expiration of the $7,500 EV tax credit, but demand may sharply decline once the incentives are removed [6] Industry Performance - The Zacks Automotive – Domestic industry currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 147, placing it in the bottom 40% of approximately 250 Zacks industries, indicating a negative earnings outlook [7][8] - Despite the overall weakness, the Domestic Auto industry has outperformed the Zacks S&P 500 composite and sector over the past year, gaining 31% compared to 24% for the sector and 18% for the S&P 500 [10] Current Valuation - The industry is trading at an EV/EBITDA ratio of 45.27X, significantly higher than the S&P 500's 18.34X and the sector's 22.83X, reflecting the debt-laden nature of automotive companies [13] Company Highlights Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) - Blue Bird is a leader in low- and zero-emission school buses, with over 20,000 vehicles in operation and a strong demand for its products [17] - The company delivered a record 271 electric buses in the last quarter and raised its full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance to $205-$215 million, indicating a margin of approximately 14.5% [18] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BLBD's fiscal 2025 and 2026 sales implies year-over-year growth of 8% each, with bottom-line estimates suggesting improvements of 17% and 3% respectively [19] Xos, Inc. (XOS) - Xos specializes in fully electric, zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks, with a growing customer base including major operators like UPS and FedEx [23] - The company reported a 50% year-over-year increase in deliveries, with revenues climbing 18.7% to $18.4 million, and generated positive free cash flow of $4.6 million [24] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for XOS's 2025 and 2026 sales implies year-over-year growth of 3% and 25.5% respectively, with bottom-line estimates suggesting improvements of 46% and 27% [25]

Chinese electric vehicle brands led by BYD are winning over European customers with sleek, high-tech models at competitive prices.Now, a startup is looking to muscle in on a more modest market: micro cars https://t.co/1alqiU7jX2📷: Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg https://t.co/GsCSPqRudg ...

Let's start with the investigation, which is an investigation. Craig, explain the parameters of what Nitze is looking at and the scope of what they're looking at. Yeah, it's interesting.You know, the sort of headline information at the top of this document that it's an issue today refers to a pretty narrow, narrow set of vehicles. This is the 2021 Model Y. It's about 170,000 cars.But the issue here has the potential to be much broader, because what Nissan is looking at is Tesla's approach to its its door de ...

Stellantis is axing its Ram 1500 electric pickup, citing slow demand for full-size EV trucks, the company said Friday. ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Retail sales volume grew by 51% to over 30,000 cars, exceeding the growth target of 30% to 35% for 2025 to 2027 [11][12] - Revenue increased by 56% to $1.4 billion in the first half of 2025, driven by higher sales volume and a growing share of higher-priced models [13] - Adjusted gross margin improved to a positive 1.4% from a negative 2.6% a year ago, despite a negative gross margin of 49% due to an impairment expense of $739 million [14][15] - Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed by 30% to $302 million, reflecting improvements in top-line performance and cost discipline [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 accounted for over 50% of total sales volume [11] - Carbon credit sales amounted to $90 million, contributing positively to profitability [13][15] - The company has implemented an active selling model, increasing the number of sales points by 40% to 169, excluding China [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Strong performance noted in Europe, particularly in the UK, Germany, Belgium, and the Nordic region, while the U.S. market remains challenging due to tariffs and policy changes [12] - Europe is now the main regional market, with Polestar present in 17 countries [12] - The U.S. represents about 9% of retail sales, with a focus on balancing volume and profitability [50] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is committed to electric mobility, emphasizing the transition to emission-free vehicles [5] - Strategic goals include increasing sales through commercial operations transformation, enhancing operating efficiency, and improving cash position [8] - The launch of Polestar 5 is seen as a significant milestone, showcasing the brand's commitment to performance and sustainability [7] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges significant external headwinds, including tariffs and pricing pressure, impacting profitability [11] - Despite challenges, the company expects to continue growing year on year in line with set growth targets [12] - The company is focused on optimizing product and channel mix while continuing cost reduction efforts [17] Other Important Information - The company raised $200 million in new equity and secured approximately $1 billion in new loan facilities [18] - Cash position at the end of June was $719 million, with ongoing efforts to improve working capital management [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Demand environment quarter to date and margin decline factors - Management noted that BEV markets are still growing, particularly in Europe, but there are shifts towards lower-priced models [24] - The margin decline was attributed to a negative car line sale mix and increased tariffs impacting cost of goods sold [25][26] Question: Potential reimbursements to contract manufacturing partners - Management stated that they have long-term agreements with partners and are working through any changes due to industry shifts [30] Question: Establishing brand independence from Geely and Volvo - Management emphasized that Polestar has established a strong brand identity and is differentiating itself while utilizing Volvo's service network [31][32] Question: Total liquidity and cash burn expectations - Management confirmed a cash position of $719 million and an average cash burn of around $140 million for the first half of 2025 [39] Question: U.S. market strategy post-EV tax credit - Management highlighted that 77% of sales are in Europe, with the U.S. being important but requiring a balance between volume and profitability [49][50]

Group 1 - Nio Inc's stock has decreased by 2.4%, trading at $6.24, following a second-quarter earnings and revenue miss despite record monthly sales and deliveries [1] - The stock is on track for its third loss in four sessions but has a year-over-year gain of 43.6%, currently pulling back from a year-to-date peak of $6.83 [2] - The stock remains above all short- and long-term moving averages, with support around the $6 level [2] Group 2 - Today's options activity shows 139,000 calls and 73,000 puts traded, which is double the typical volume for this time [3] - The most popular options contract is the weekly 9/5 6-strike put, followed by the 6.50-call in the same series [3] - Short-term options traders are favoring puts, with NIO's put/call open interest ratio in the 82nd percentile of annual readings [4] Group 3 - Short interest has increased by 5.4% in the last two reporting periods, now accounting for 10.3% of the equity's available float [4]

Tesla歐洲 銷量下滑 市場一片慘淡 馬斯克 怎樣應對呢？ 他竟然放出了 一頭更貴 更狂的性能猛獸！ 看看這台全新的 Model Y Performance 到底有多瘋狂！ 零百加速3.5%秒！ 馬力超過 500 匹！ 它甚至還用上了 最新的 自適應懸吊 和滿身的 碳纖維套件 這根本就是一台 偽裝成 SUV 的超跑！ 但問題來了 在市場 這麼差的時候 去推一台銷量 佔比不到10% 的頂級版本 這到底是什麼 神操作？ 很多人會說 馬斯克瘋了 但這其實是 馬斯克甩出的 一張策略牌！ 當所有人都在 討論降價 擔憂銷量的時候 他用一台性能 炸裂的神車 瞬間轉移 所有焦點！ 他要用這台車的 極致性能 重新鞏固 特斯拉 無可匹敵的 王者地位 你說 他能做到嗎？. ...