Musk's Comments Put Tesla In Difficult Spot, Nikola CFO To Leave After Underwhelming Q3, Fisker's 'Material Weakness' Warning And More: Biggest EV Stories Of The Week
Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline
Electric vehicle stocks saw gains in the week ending Nov. 18, with Tesla (TSLA) up over 10% despite controversy over CEO Elon Musk's support for antisemitic content. Tesla faces union issues in Sweden and prepares for the Cybertruck launch. Nikola (NKLA) announced the resignation of CFO Anastasiya Pasterick. Fisker (FSR) reported disappointing Q3 results and internal control weaknesses. Rivian (RIVN) offers incentives for R1T purchases. Volkswagen (VWAGY) recalls ID.4s over flammability concerns. The KraneShares Electric Vehicles ETF (KARS) ended the week up 4.51% but down 0.88% on Friday.

November 18, 2023 | 2:39 pm
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Fisker reported underwhelming Q3 results and admitted to material weaknesses in financial reporting, delaying its 10-Q filing.
The poor earnings report and admission of internal control weaknesses are likely to have a negative impact on investor sentiment and the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 95
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Nikola's CFO Anastasiya Pasterick is resigning after a wider-than-expected loss and truck recalls.
The CFO's departure following poor financial results and recalls could negatively impact investor confidence and the stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Volkswagen is recalling its 2023 ID.4 EVs in the US due to flammability concerns with the interior sunshade material.
The recall could negatively impact the brand's reputation and stock price, but the impact may be mitigated if the issue is resolved quickly and efficiently.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 60
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Tesla's stock rose despite CEO Musk's antisemitic content support and union challenges in Sweden. Cybertruck launch is imminent.
Tesla's stock gain indicates resilience to negative news, but ongoing controversies and labor disputes could create volatility. The upcoming Cybertruck launch may offset some negative sentiment.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
The KraneShares Electric Vehicles ETF ended the week up 4.51%, despite a slight drop on Friday.
The overall positive performance of the EV sector suggests a bullish trend for the ETF, though daily fluctuations are normal.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 50
POSITIVE IMPACT
Rivian is offering a free wall charger and installation credit for R1T purchases to compete with Tesla's Cybertruck launch.
Rivian's aggressive marketing strategy to boost R1T sales could positively influence its stock price, especially with the upcoming competition from Tesla's Cybertruck.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 70