Elon Musk Teases Amped-up Roadster, Apple's Self-Driving Car Debacle, Fisker's 'Going Concern' Warning And More: Biggest EV Stories Of The Week
Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline
Electric vehicle stocks saw gains, with Tesla closing above $200 for the first time since mid-February. Key events included Tesla's Roadster update and Model Y price cut reversion, Apple shelving its self-driving car project, Fisker seeking partnerships to stay afloat, Biden's administration blocking Chinese EVs due to security risks, and Canoo's shareholder approval for a reverse stock split. The KraneShares Electric Vehicles ETF also saw a weekly increase.

March 02, 2024 | 2:21 pm
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NEGATIVE IMPACT
Canoo's approval for a reverse stock split could have a neutral to negative short-term impact, reflecting its struggle to ramp up production.
The reverse split indicates Canoo's challenges in production, potentially worrying investors about its long-term viability.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 75
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Apple's decision to shelve its self-driving car project may have a neutral to slightly negative short-term impact, as it shifts focus to AI initiatives.
While the project's shelving removes potential growth avenue, Apple's pivot to AI could offset concerns in the investor community.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
Fisker's search for partnerships and investment to stay afloat could positively impact its stock short-term, if successful.
A successful partnership or investment deal could provide Fisker with the necessary resources for growth, positively impacting its stock.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
The KraneShares Electric Vehicles ETF's weekly increase reflects positive sentiment in the EV sector, likely to continue short-term.
The ETF's performance is a barometer for the EV sector, and its recent gains suggest continued investor interest and sector growth.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 60
POSITIVE IMPACT
Tesla's stock may see positive short-term movement due to the Roadster update and Model Y price cut reversion, indicating strong product development and pricing power.
The Roadster update and Model Y pricing strategy reflect Tesla's innovation and market strength, likely attracting investor interest.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90