Shares of EV and EV-related stocks are trading lower amid overall market weakness as Middle East tensions and rising yields pressure growth sectors. The EV sector may also be lower in sympathy with Tesla, which reportedly planing layoffs of over 10% of its workforce.
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk
EV stocks, including LCID, MULN, NIO, and PSNY, are trading lower due to overall market weakness, Middle East tensions, rising yields, and potential layoffs at Tesla affecting the sector.

April 15, 2024 | 7:47 pm
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Lucid Motors shares are down, influenced by market conditions and Tesla's workforce reduction plans.
Lucid Motors, being a significant player in the EV market, is likely impacted by the same factors affecting Tesla, including market sentiment and sector-specific issues.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 75
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Mullen Automotive's stock is trading lower, likely affected by broader market trends and Tesla's reported layoffs.
As a smaller player in the EV space, Mullen Automotive's stock is sensitive to overall market sentiment and developments within leading companies like Tesla.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 75
NEGATIVE IMPACT
NIO shares decline amid market weakness, Middle East tensions, rising yields, and concerns over Tesla's layoffs.
NIO, as part of the global EV market, is impacted by the same macroeconomic factors and sector-specific news affecting Tesla and the broader market.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 75
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Polestar's stock is down, influenced by general market downturns and the ripple effects of Tesla's workforce reduction news.
Polestar, competing in the EV market, faces downward pressure on its stock price due to broader market challenges and negative news from sector leader Tesla.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 75