Tesla Stock Tanks on Musk's Job Cuts Email, But is TSLA Still a Buy?

by Benjamin Rains Published on January 18,2019

Tesla (TSLA) stock tanked 13% Friday after CEO Elon Musk announced that the company will cut 7% of its workforce in an effort to sell more affordable Model 3 electric sedans. Despite the massive one-day decline, Tesla's longer-term outlook appears solid.

• GM Quick QuoteGMPositive Net Change
• TSLA Quick QuoteTSLANegative Net Change
• F Quick QuoteFPositive Net Change
• BAMXF Quick QuoteBAMXFPositive Net Change
• HMC Quick QuoteHMCPositive Net Change
• TM Quick QuoteTMPositive Net Change
• VLKAY Quick QuoteVLKAYNo Net Change

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Microsoft Azure Cloud & AI Capabilities to Aid LG ADAS Tech

by Zacks Equity Research Published on January 10,2019

Microsoft (MSFT) and LG announce partnership at CES 2019. Azure cloud platform and AI potency of the tech giant will enable LG to ramp up its ADAS projects.

• AMZN Quick QuoteAMZNNegative Net Change
• GOOGL Quick QuoteGOOGLPositive Net Change
• VLKAY Quick QuoteVLKAYNo Net Change
• MSFT Quick QuoteMSFTNegative Net Change

• cloud-computing
• tech-stocks

Buy Tesla (TSLA) Stock in 2019 on International Model 3 Expansion?

by Benjamin Rains Published on January 04,2019

Let's see what investors should expect from TSLA stock in 2019 as it aims to expand in China and Europe.

• TSLA Quick QuoteTSLANegative Net Change
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• F Quick QuoteFPositive Net Change
• BAMXF Quick QuoteBAMXFPositive Net Change
• HMC Quick QuoteHMCPositive Net Change
• TM Quick QuoteTMPositive Net Change
• VLKAY Quick QuoteVLKAYNo Net Change
• AAPL Quick QuoteAAPLPositive Net Change

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: General Motors, Volkswagen, Ford Motor and Toyota Motor

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 27,2018

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: General Motors, Volkswagen, Ford Motor and Toyota Motor

• GM Quick QuoteGMPositive Net Change
• F Quick QuoteFPositive Net Change
• VLKAY Quick QuoteVLKAYNo Net Change
• TM Quick QuoteTMPositive Net Change

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5 Stocks to Crush the Market in 2019 on Electric Car Boom

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 26,2018

Electric cars could be the key players in the global auto market pushed by automotive companies' ramped up investment.

• GM Quick QuoteGMPositive Net Change
• F Quick QuoteFPositive Net Change
• VLKAY Quick QuoteVLKAYNo Net Change
• TM Quick QuoteTMPositive Net Change
• DDAIF Quick QuoteDDAIFPositive Net Change
• NSANY Quick QuoteNSANYPositive Net Change

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Auto Stocks Gain on Reports of China Tariff Cuts: 5 Picks

by Swarup Gupta Published on December 12,2018

With tariffs likely to go down in the near future, U.S. automakers will gain access to a market which holds the key to the industry's future.

• TSLA Quick QuoteTSLANegative Net Change
• F Quick QuoteFPositive Net Change
• GM Quick QuoteGMPositive Net Change
• VLKAY Quick QuoteVLKAYNo Net Change
• FCAU Quick QuoteFCAUPositive Net Change
• OSK Quick QuoteOSKPositive Net Change
• ALSN Quick QuoteALSNPositive Net Change
• CMI Quick QuoteCMINegative Net Change
• CTB Quick QuoteCTBPositive Net Change

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Is AI Technology Taking Over the World?

by Nimah Quadri Published on November 27,2018

It's no surprise that AI technology is slowly taking over all aspects of daily life, all around the world. According to The Guardian, almost 80 million jobs in the United States could be automated within the next decade.

• AMZN Quick QuoteAMZNNegative Net Change
• GOOGL Quick QuoteGOOGLPositive Net Change
• VLKAY Quick QuoteVLKAYNo Net Change

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Broadcom & Volkswagen to Reportedly Settle Patent Dispute

by Zacks Equity Research Published on November 23,2018

Broadcom (AVGO) & Volkswagen have agreed to settle patent lawsuit outside court, as revealed by a source to Reuters. Broadcom had claimed 1 billion euros from Volkswagen for infringing on its 18 patents.

• QCOM Quick QuoteQCOMNegative Net Change
• TM Quick QuoteTMPositive Net Change
• VLKAY Quick QuoteVLKAYNo Net Change
• AVGO Quick QuoteAVGONegative Net Change

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• tech-stocks

German ETFs in Focus as Economy Shows Signs of Cooling

by Zacks Equity Research Published on November 16,2018

Germany???s output for the July-September quarter fell by 0.2% from the previous quarter, putting German ETFs in focus.

• DDAIF Quick QuoteDDAIFPositive Net Change
• VLKAY Quick QuoteVLKAYNo Net Change
• DXGE Quick QuoteDXGEPositive Net Change
• EWG Quick QuoteEWGPositive Net Change
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Volkswagen is Reportedly Working on a Cheap Tesla Competitor

by Madeleine Johnson Published on November 09,2018

German automaker Volkswagen is working on an all-electric car that will cost only $23,000.

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• VLKAY Quick QuoteVLKAYNo Net Change

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New Strong Sell Stocks for October 8th

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 08,2018

Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today:

• RTEC Quick QuoteRTECPositive Net Change
• LOV Quick QuoteLOVPositive Net Change
• TI Quick QuoteTIPositive Net Change
• VLKAY Quick QuoteVLKAYNo Net Change
• TSU Quick QuoteTSUNo Net Change

Auto Stock Roundup: September Sales Lag, GM & Honda Recall, Ford Extends Alliance

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 04,2018

September auto sales mark a year-over-year decline due to rising interest rates and uncertainty in price induced by tariffs.

• F Quick QuoteFPositive Net Change
• GM Quick QuoteGMPositive Net Change
• TSLA Quick QuoteTSLANegative Net Change
• HMC Quick QuoteHMCPositive Net Change
• TM Quick QuoteTMPositive Net Change
• VLKAY Quick QuoteVLKAYNo Net Change
• AAP Quick QuoteAAPPositive Net Change
• JCI Quick QuoteJCINegative Net Change

September US Auto Sales Lag on Weak Car Demand, Rising Rates

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 03,2018

With declining passenger car sales and unfavorable credit offering, U.S. auto sales plummet in September.

• GM Quick QuoteGMPositive Net Change
• F Quick QuoteFPositive Net Change
• TM Quick QuoteTMPositive Net Change
• HMC Quick QuoteHMCPositive Net Change
• NSANY Quick QuoteNSANYPositive Net Change
• FCAU Quick QuoteFCAUPositive Net Change
• VLKAY Quick QuoteVLKAYNo Net Change

Microsoft Azure to Aid Volkswagen Craft Cloud Connected Cars

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 02,2018

Microsoft (MSFT) Azure cloud, Edge and IoT capabilities will assist Volkswagen to enhance its Automotive Cloud platform.

• AMZN Quick QuoteAMZNNegative Net Change
• VLKAY Quick QuoteVLKAYNo Net Change
• MSFT Quick QuoteMSFTNegative Net Change
• WMT Quick QuoteWMTPositive Net Change

New Emission Standard Disrupts German Automakers' Sales

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 01,2018

New emission regulations, based on real driving data, take away advantages of tax incentives enjoyed by automakers, with low emissions in certain countries.

• VLKAY Quick QuoteVLKAYNo Net Change
• DDAIF Quick QuoteDDAIFPositive Net Change
• BAMXF Quick QuoteBAMXFPositive Net Change

Ford (F) Plans to Extend Alliance With Volkswagen, Mahindra

by Zacks Equity Research Published on September 28,2018

Ford (F) plans to deepen its alliance with Volkswagen and Mahindra to cut costs and restructure its business.

• KMX Quick QuoteKMXNegative Net Change
• F Quick QuoteFPositive Net Change
• VLKAY Quick QuoteVLKAYNo Net Change
• AZO Quick QuoteAZONegative Net Change

Evaluating Ford (F) Stock Near 10-Year Low

by Benjamin Rains Published on September 27,2018

Ford (F) shares have slowly plummeted over the last five years as the American automotive giant and some of its peers face increased competition and shifting consumer habits. Now, Trump's tariffs are dragging down Ford's profits as its stock price inches near a 10-year low.

• F Quick QuoteFPositive Net Change
• TSLA Quick QuoteTSLANegative Net Change
• GM Quick QuoteGMPositive Net Change
• VLKAY Quick QuoteVLKAYNo Net Change
• TM Quick QuoteTMPositive Net Change

Emission Probe in Europe: German Automakers in Focus

by Gargi Dam Kanunjna Published on September 20,2018

European Union initiates clean-car collusion probe on the top three German automakers. If confirmed, this may result in a big blow for automakers.

• BAMXF Quick QuoteBAMXFPositive Net Change
• DDAIF Quick QuoteDDAIFPositive Net Change
• VLKAY Quick QuoteVLKAYNo Net Change

Auto Stock Roundup: German Automakers Under EU Radar, GM Recalls, Thor to Buy EHG

by Zacks Equity Research Published on September 20,2018

European Union regulators opens in-depth probe to find out whether there is a possible collusion between top automakers to delay the development of emission technologies.

• LAD Quick QuoteLADPositive Net Change
• GM Quick QuoteGMPositive Net Change
• TSLA Quick QuoteTSLANegative Net Change
• VLKAY Quick QuoteVLKAYNo Net Change
• HMC Quick QuoteHMCPositive Net Change
• AAP Quick QuoteAAPPositive Net Change
• AZO Quick QuoteAZONegative Net Change
• THO Quick QuoteTHONegative Net Change
• CPRT Quick QuoteCPRTPositive Net Change

Volkswagen Intends to Build 10M Electric Cars in MEB Platform

by Zacks Equity Research Published on September 18,2018

Volkswagen's (VLKAY) plan to manufacture 10 million e-cars is in sync with its targets of starting the global mass production of electric cars toward the end of 2022.

• TSLA Quick QuoteTSLANegative Net Change
• FOXF Quick QuoteFOXFNegative Net Change
• VLKAY Quick QuoteVLKAYNo Net Change
• ALSN Quick QuoteALSNPositive Net Change

Automakers Battle China Woes: F, GM and Others in Focus

by Sanjoy De Published on September 12,2018

Per China Association of Automobile Manufacturers auto sales in China declines 3.8% year over year to 2.1 million.

• F Quick QuoteFPositive Net Change
• GM Quick QuoteGMPositive Net Change
• BAMXF Quick QuoteBAMXFPositive Net Change
• VLKAY Quick QuoteVLKAYNo Net Change

Auto Recall Blues Continue: Toyota, Ford & Others in Focus

by Sanjoy De Published on September 10,2018

Frequent cases of recall surface due to problems pertaining to hatchback, risk of fire, brake-related troubles and of course faulty Takata airbag deflators.

• F Quick QuoteFPositive Net Change
• DDAIF Quick QuoteDDAIFPositive Net Change
• VLKAY Quick QuoteVLKAYNo Net Change
• FCAU Quick QuoteFCAUPositive Net Change
• TM Quick QuoteTMPositive Net Change

Passenger Car Sales Hit Low: Will Others Follow Ford's Suit?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on September 07,2018

Declining passenger car sales have been bothering automotive manufacturers over the past few months. On the contrary, SUVs enable the auto companies to drive sales.

• TM Quick QuoteTMPositive Net Change
• FCAU Quick QuoteFCAUPositive Net Change
• VLKAY Quick QuoteVLKAYNo Net Change
• HMC Quick QuoteHMCPositive Net Change

Foreign Autos Stock Outlook: Near-Term Bumps on Growth Track

by Zacks Equity Research Published on September 04,2018

Imported vehicles and the ones that are built by foreign manufacturers in the United States have a huge impact on the automotive industry.

• VLKAY Quick QuoteVLKAYNo Net Change
• TM Quick QuoteTMPositive Net Change
• HMC Quick QuoteHMCPositive Net Change
• CNHI Quick QuoteCNHIPositive Net Change

Auto Stock Roundup: Toyota Gears Up for Mobility Services, Fiat Chrysler to Recall

by Zacks Equity Research Published on August 30,2018

Toyota (TM) makes strong moves in self-driving technology. Volkswagen (VLKAY) to augment digital businesses and software.

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• VLKAY Quick QuoteVLKAYNo Net Change
• TM Quick QuoteTMPositive Net Change
• NSANY Quick QuoteNSANYPositive Net Change
• HMC Quick QuoteHMCPositive Net Change
• AAP Quick QuoteAAPPositive Net Change