Tesla Signals Strategy Reversal, Ford To Go Slow On Electrification, Nikola's $165M Legal Windfall And More: Biggest EV Stories Of The Week
Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline
Major electric vehicle (EV) stocks declined in the week ending Oct. 27, with Tesla (TSLA) extending its lean patch. Tesla debuted on Fortune’s list of 100 fastest-growing companies in 2023 and announced modest price hikes for some Model Y variants. Ford (F) is pushing back its $12 billion EV investment due to losses and market challenges. Mercedes-Benz (MBGAF, MBGYY) reported disappointing Q3 results and lowered its full year guidance. Nikola (NKLA) was awarded $165 million plus interest in an arbitration proceeding with its founder. Fisker (FSR) announced price cuts for its top trim Extreme. The KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF (KARS) fell 2.64% for the week.
October 28, 2023 | 1:55 pm
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Nikola was awarded $165 million plus interest in an arbitration proceeding with its founder.
The arbitration award of $165 million plus interest to Nikola could positively impact its stock in the short term as it provides the company with additional funds.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Fisker announced price cuts for its top trim Extreme.
Fisker's decision to cut prices for its top trim Extreme could have a neutral impact on its stock in the short term as it could potentially increase sales but also decrease margins.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Tesla's stock struggles continue, but the company debuted on Fortune’s list of 100 fastest-growing companies and announced price hikes for some Model Y variants.
Tesla's stock struggles may continue in the short term due to broader market weakness. However, the company's inclusion in Fortune’s list of 100 fastest-growing companies and the announced price hikes for some Model Y variants could potentially offset some of the negative sentiment.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Ford is pushing back its $12 billion EV investment due to losses and market challenges.
Ford's decision to delay its $12 billion EV investment due to losses and market challenges could negatively impact its stock in the short term as it signals potential difficulties in the company's transition to electric vehicles.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
The KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF fell 2.64% for the week.
The 2.64% decline in the KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF for the week could signal a negative sentiment towards the EV sector.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Mercedes-Benz reported disappointing Q3 results and lowered its full year guidance.
Mercedes-Benz's disappointing Q3 results and lowered full year guidance could negatively impact its stock in the short term as it signals potential difficulties in the company's transition to electric vehicles.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80