Elon Musk's 'Mind-blowing' FSD Update, GM Panned For New Escalade IQ Pricing, Rivian-Lucid Diverge In Q2 And More: Biggest EV Stories Of The Week
Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline
The week ending August 1 saw a downturn in electric vehicle (EV) stocks due to inflation worries and earnings news. Key events included the resignation of Tesla's CFO Zachary Kirkhorn, PepsiCo's endorsement of Tesla's Semi, and Elon Musk's announcement of a 'mind-blowing' full-self driving software update. General Motors' pricing strategy for its new Cadillac EV was criticized, while Rivian and Lucid reported earnings. GM's Cruise and Alphabet's Waymo received approval for expanded driverless operations in San Francisco. Nio denied rumors of a partnership with Mercedes-Benz.
August 12, 2023 | 1:30 pm
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Criticism of GM's pricing strategy for its new Cadillac EV could negatively impact the company's stock.
Negative feedback on pricing strategy could deter potential customers and investors.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Despite disappointing quarterly results, Lucid's stock resisted a sell-off due to the company maintaining its full-year guidance.
Maintaining full-year guidance could reassure investors despite disappointing results.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 100
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Nio denied rumors of a partnership with Mercedes-Benz, which could cause uncertainty among investors.
Denial of partnership rumors could cause uncertainty among investors.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 100
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Tesla's CFO resignation and the announcement of a new full-self driving software update could impact the company's stock.
The CFO's resignation could cause uncertainty, while the software update could boost investor confidence.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Alphabet's Waymo received approval for expanded driverless operations in San Francisco, which could positively impact the company's stock.
Expanded operations could lead to increased revenue and investor confidence.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Rivian's better-than-expected earnings and increased full-year target could positively impact the company's stock.
Positive earnings news and increased targets could boost investor confidence.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100