About this content About Angela Harmantas Angela Harmantas is an Editor at Proactive. She has over 15 years of experience covering the equity markets in North America, with a particular focus on junior resource stocks. Angela has reported from numerous countries around the world, including Canada, the US, Australia, Brazil, Ghana, and South Africa for leading trade publications. Previously, she worked in investor relations and led the foreign direct investment program in Canada for the Swedish government ...

Market Performance - Wall Street started 2026 positively, with large-cap indexes showing gains for three consecutive sessions, particularly the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which rose nearly 1% and reached record highs [1] - Major US indices performed as follows: Nasdaq 100 increased by 0.9%, S&P 500 by 0.6%, Dow Jones by 0.9%, and Russell 2000 by 0.2% [6] Commodity Prices - Gold prices rose for the third session, up 0.9% to $4,490 per ounce, while silver surged over 5% to exceed $80 per ounce due to supply shortages [2][1] - Copper prices increased by 1% to $6.07 per pound, setting new record highs [2] Mining and Memory Chip Stocks - Mining stocks gained alongside rising bullion prices, with the VanEck Gold Miners ETF and Global X Silver Miners ETF both up 3.7% [2] - Memory chip stocks saw significant increases: Sandisk Corp. rose by 24.6%, Western Digital Corp. by 15.8%, and Seagate Technology by 12.4%, driven by expectations of rising memory prices amid a global supply crunch [3] Company-Specific Movements - Albemarle Corp. shares increased by 10.7% after Jefferies raised its price target, citing stronger long-term demand related to energy storage and electric vehicles [3] - Tesla Inc. experienced a decline of over 4%, marking its eighth drop in nine sessions due to competitive pressures in the robotaxi market and market share losses in Europe [4] - Energy stocks lagged, with the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund dropping 2.1% and Chevron Corp. falling nearly 4% after a previous rally [5] ETF Performance - The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF rose by 0.5% to $635.34, while the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF increased by 0.9% to $493.63 [7] - The Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund outperformed, rising by 2.0%, contrasting with the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund, which lagged [7]

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Now that we are officially in 2026 and following recent EV incentive changes under Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act (OBBBA), U.S. car buyers are wondering if an electric vehicle (EV), such as a Tesla, will truly save them money. Find out below. How Does Trump’s OBBBA Change EV Tax Incentives? Trump signed OBBBA in 2025, making big changes to the incentives for buying EVs in the US. Basically, it eliminates the previous $7,500 federal EV tax credit and replaces it with a new vehicle loan interest dedu ...

Group 1: Market Performance - Tesla's December registrations in Norway increased by 89% year-over-year to 5,679 units, capturing a 19.1% share of the Norwegian car market in 2025, marking the fifth consecutive year as the top-selling carmaker in the country [1] - Tesla's stock is down by 5% over the past month but has gained 5% over the past 52 weeks and 37% over the past six months, despite a 13% decline from its 52-week high of $498.83 reached in late December [4] Group 2: Production and Deliveries - Tesla's total production for Q3 of fiscal 2025 dropped by 5% year-over-year to 447,450 units, with a 2% decline in Model 3/Y production and a 56% decline in other models [6] - Record deliveries of 497,099 units were achieved in Q3, up 7% year-over-year, primarily driven by the core Model 3/Y, while deliveries of other models declined [6] Group 3: Company Overview - Tesla is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and leads in electric vehicle innovation through its global gigafactory manufacturing network, producing vehicles like the Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck, along with energy solutions [2][3] - The company is focusing on scaling Cybertruck production at Giga Texas and enhancing AI-driven robotics, while also expanding its Supercharger network and integrating solar energy [3] Group 4: Valuation and Market Challenges - Tesla's forward price-to-earnings multiple is currently 251 times, significantly higher than the industry average, indicating a high valuation [5] - The company faces growing challenges from market saturation and policy shifts, leading to intensified global competition and a more contested landscape [4]

Key Takeaways General Motors led U.S. auto sales in 2025, lifting deliveries 5.5% to 2.85 million vehicles.GM extended full-size pickup leadership, sold 940,000 units, and ranked No. 2 in U.S. EV sales.Fourth-quarter sales fell 7%, but GM expects resilient demand in 2026 despite EV normalization.General Motors (GM) once again emerged as the top-selling automaker in the United States in 2025. Full-year deliveries rose 5.5% to 2.85 million units, driven by gains across all major brands — Chevrolet, Cadillac, ...

Nuthawut Somsuk / iStock via Getty Images 2025 was the year of exchange-traded funds, and I strongly believe the momentum will continue throughout 2026. Investors are flocking to ETFs to handle market uncertainties, and if you’re on the search for a well-diversified ETF but want to look beyond the obvious, there are several ETFs that will fit the bill. The classic Vanguard and Fidelity offer various ETFs, but it is time to look beyond them. Fear not, there are a good number of ETFs that can offer an ide ...

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has reached a new high, led by gains in Amazon.Among the top risers were AstraZeneca, which surged close to 5pc, hitting a new record, and GSK, which inched 1.5pc higher.The FTSE 100 closed at a fresh high on Tuesday, pushed by gains in pharmaceutical companies.“Classy and classic sectors like finance, pharma, big oil and high street retail stalwarts are back in fashion, with investors looking for consistent, income driving stocks as a companion to the jam tomorrow tech tita ...

Core Insights - Hesai Technology has been selected by NVIDIA as a lidar partner for the DRIVE AGX Hyperion 10 platform, which is aimed at accelerating the development of Level 4-capable vehicles [1][2]. Group 1: Partnership and Technology - Hesai's lidar technology will be integrated into an open, production-oriented architecture that automakers and developers can utilize to create and validate autonomy-ready systems [2]. - The Hyperion 10 platform combines various sensing modalities, including cameras, radar, lidar, and ultrasonic sensors, into a unified setup for enhanced perception and safety development [2][3]. - NVIDIA's platform is powered by two DRIVE AGX Thor systems-on-a-chip, delivering over 2,000 FP4 teraflops of processing power for real-time, 360-degree sensor fusion [3]. Group 2: Product Features and Applications - Hesai will support the Hyperion 10 platform with its ETX ultra-long-range lidar, designed for Level 3 and Level 4 applications, featuring high resolution and options for clean vehicle integration [3]. - The company is also expanding into new sensing use cases, including 3D motion capture technology, indicating a broader focus on spatial data and real-time perception beyond the automotive sector [4]. Group 3: Market Performance - Hesai's stock was trading higher by 1.67% at $27.08 at the time of publication, reflecting positive market sentiment following the announcement [4].

About this content About Emily Jarvie Emily began her career as a political journalist for Australian Community Media in Hobart, Tasmania. After she relocated to Toronto, Canada, she reported on business, legal, and scientific developments in the emerging psychedelics sector before joining Proactive in 2022. She brings a strong journalism background with her work featured in newspapers, magazines, and digital publications across Australia, Europe, and North America, including The Examiner, The Advocate, ...