Tesla's Unionization Threat, Rivian Hires Mercedes-Benz Veteran, Nikola's Battery Fire Returns To Haunt In Q3 And More: Biggest EV Stories Of The Week
Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline
Electric vehicle stocks advanced in the week ending Nov. 3, with key events including Tesla's potential unionization, Rivian hiring a Mercedes-Benz veteran, and Nikola's Q3 loss widening due to a battery fire recall. Fisker shares ended lower for the week due to weakness in the EV market and the departure of its CTO. Nio plans to cut 10% of jobs in November. The KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF fell 4.25% for the week.
November 04, 2023 | 1:09 pm
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Rivian hired Arnhelm Mittelbach, a Mercedes-Benz veteran, as its plant manager, which could bring valuable experience to the company.
The hiring of a seasoned executive from a well-established automaker could boost investor confidence in Rivian's operational capabilities.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 100
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Nio plans to cut 10% of jobs in November, which could improve the company's financial performance.
While job cuts could lead to short-term uncertainty and potential stock price volatility, they could also improve Nio's financial performance in the long run.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Fisker shares ended lower for the week due to weakness in the EV market and the departure of its CTO.
The weakness in the EV market and the departure of a key executive could negatively impact investor confidence in Fisker, potentially leading to a drop in its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
The KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF fell 4.25% for the week.
The overall decline in the ETF reflects broader weakness in the EV sector, which could impact investor sentiment and lead to further declines.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Nikola's Q3 loss widened due to a battery fire recall, but the company plans to resume delivering its BEV to consumers in Q1 2024.
The widened Q3 loss due to the battery fire recall could negatively impact Nikola's stock price, but the planned resumption of deliveries could provide some optimism.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Tesla faces potential unionization and a possible 20% pay raise for employees, which could put pressure on the company's margin.
The potential unionization and wage increase could increase Tesla's operating costs, potentially impacting its profitability and stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100