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  • Early Morning Vibes: 3 Best Performing Stocks Under $3

    Early Morning Vibes: 3 Best Performing Stocks Under $3

    On December 8, American stock exchanges closed at historic highs. The S&P 500 Index climbed 0.28% to 3702 points, the Dow Jones added 0.35%, the NASDAQ rose 0.5%. The purchases spurred hope for fiscal stimulus, as well as the start of the UK vaccine distribution. The health and energy sectors were the top gains, rising 0.73% and 1.57%, respectively. The real estate segment turned out to be an outsider, losing 0.5%.

    Corporate news

    Tesla (TSLA: + 1.3%) announced a $ 5 billion additional share issue.

    Productivity software maker Smartsheet (SMAR: + 11%) reported strong quarterly results and improved management forecasts.

    Apparel retailer Stitch Fix (SFIX: + 39%) posted a good quarterly report, with a pleasant surprise for investors the company’s profit at a consensus loss.

    Today, world stock markets are showing mostly positive dynamics. The likelihood of accepting an economic aid package is increasing. The day before, Treasury Secretary Stephen Mnuchin presented House Speaker Nancy Pelosi a $ 916 billion economic support bill. Unlike the bipartisan stimulus package last week, the bill provides for a one-time payment of $ 600 to each citizen instead of $ 300 weekly in addition to the unemployment. Republican leaders have already expressed support for Mnuchin’s bill. We believe that the congressmen have not yet been so close to a compromise in the past few months, and this is encouraging.

    Another supportive factor was a report released by the FDA that the Pfizer / BioNTech anticancer vaccine is completely safe and highly effective. The probability of its approval on December 10 is close to 100%, and on the 11th, the distribution of the drug in the United States may begin. We estimate the risk that the pharmaceutical giant will face difficulties in mass production of the vaccine as minimal, although not zero.

    Today Top Movers Under $3

    Cinedigm Corp (CIDM) is up 50.35% at $1.30 in early morning on Wednesday after

    Spherex revealed a strategic alliance with Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM) to drive Cinedigm’s global growth.

    Usio Inc (USIO) is up 38.80% in Wednesday’s premarket session after reporting that it has entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire the assets of Information Management Solutions, LLC (IMS).

    Recon Technology Ltd (RCON) was taking the aerial route in the after-market session as it surged 95.8% to $2.82, after a China-based independent solutions integrator in the oilfield service and environmental protection, electric power, and coal chemical industries, today announced its financial results for the fiscal year 2020.

    Top Upgrades & Downgrades

    JP Morgan turned bullish on Array Technologies Inc. (ARRY), upgrading the stock to “Overweight” and assigning a $41.0 price target.

    Community Trust Bancorp Inc. (CTBI) has won the favor of Piper Sandler’s equity research team. The firm upgraded the shares from Neutral to Overweight.

    Earlier Wednesday JP Morgan reduced its rating on Bloom Energy Corporation (BE) stock to Neutral from Overweight and assigned the price target to $26.0. With shares trading at around $30.59, the Wall Street firm thinks Bloom Energy Corporation’s stock could decline more than -62.5%.

    DZ Bank analysts reduced their investment ratings, saying in research reports covered by the media that its rating for American Express Company (AXP) has been changed to Hold from Buy and the new price target is set at $128.0.

    Analysts at KeyBanc downgraded Talos Energy Inc. (TALO)‘s stock to Sector Weight from Overweight Wednesday.

    Latest Insider Activity

    Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) Vice Chairman, President & CEO ADKERSON RICHARD C announced the sale of shares taking place on Dec 04 at $25.17 for some 467,887 shares. The total came to more than $11.78 million.

    Discovery Inc. (DISCA) Director LOWE KENNETH W sold on Dec 04 a total 1,202,403 shares at $25.22 on average. The insider’s sale generated proceeds of almost $2.32 million.

    Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (RGLS) 10% Owner Sonsini Peter W. declared the purchase of shares taking place on Dec 04 at $0.62 for some 4,398,602 shares. The transaction amount was around $2.74 million.

    Hepion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (HEPA) CEO and Director Foster Robert T bought on Dec 08 a total 25,259 shares at $1.58 on average. The purchase cost the insider an estimated $39,418.

    Earnings To Watch Today

    Top US earnings releases scheduled for today include Asana Inc. (NYSE:ASAN). It will announce its Oct 2020 financial results. The company is expected to report earnings of -$0.37 per share from revenues of $54.14M in the three-month period.

    Analysts expect Mesa Air Group Inc. (NASDAQ:MESA) to report a net income (adjusted) of -$0.02 per share, when the bank releases its quarterly results shortly. Revenue for the fiscal quarter ended Sep 2020 is predicted to come in at $92.95M.

    Adobe Inc. (ADBE), due to announce earnings after the market closes today, is expected to report earnings of $2.66 per share from revenues of $3.36B recently concluded three-month period.

  • Market Movers: What changed for these 45 stocks while you were sleeping

    Market Movers: What changed for these 45 stocks while you were sleeping

    Sundial Growers Inc. (SNDL) stock plunged -11.07% to $0.466 in the pre-market trading. The firm recently reported that it filed new shelf registration statement. The most recent rating by CIBC, on August 17, 2020, is a Neutral.
    Obalon Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: OBLN) shares are trading down -10.87% at $2.05 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.62 to $2.14. Analysts have a consensus price target of $3.
    Eastman Kodak Company (KODK) stock moved up 7.14 percent to $12.9 in the pre-market trading after the company gets a clean chit from the U.S. government.
    American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL), a Airlines company, rose about 2.03% at $17.56 in pre-market trading Tuesday.
    Zomedica Corp. (ZOM) gained over 2.45% at $0.18 in pre-market trading Tuesday December 08, 2020 after reporting that, with the hiring of Debra Rock to lead the Company’s Marketing Department, its internal commercial leadership team is complete.
    Before the trading started on December 08, 2020, Tesla Inc. (TSLA) is down -0.35% to reach $639.5. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $65.45 to $607.80.
    Nano Dimension Ltd. (NNDM) is up more than 8.55% at $7.24 in pre-market hours Tuesday December 08, 2020 following the declaration of its Pricing $180 million registered direct offering. The stock had dropped over -10.35% to $6.67 in the last trading session.
    Apex Technology Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: APXT) shares are trading up 4.31% at $15.25 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $9.13 to $17.25.
    FuelCell Energy Inc. (FCEL) stock soared 2.55% to $8.03 in the pre-market trading. The firm recently reported completion of the previously announced underwritten public offering of 39,696,320 shares of its common stock. The most recent rating by JP Morgan, on November 19, 2020, is a Neutral.
    RMG Acquisition Corp. (RMG) gained over 3.24% at $17.2 in pre-market trading Tuesday December 08, 2020.
    BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB) shares are trading up 4.24% at $8.6 at the time of writing. The AI security provider recently declared that it will report results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2021 at 5:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 17, 2020. The Company’s 52-week ranged between $2.70 to $9.69.
    Kaixin Auto Holdings (KXIN) is up more than 6.9% at $4.65 in pre-market hours Tuesday December 08, 2020. The stock had dropped over -11.22% to $4.35 in the last trading session.
    XPeng Inc. (XPEV) gained over 2.19% at $49.36 in pre-market trading Tuesday December 08, 2020 after declaring that it intends to offer and sell 40,000,000 American Depositary Shares.
    Ideanomics Inc. (IDEX) is up more than 9.66% at $2.27 in pre-market hours Tuesday December 08, 2020. The stock had jumped over 2.48% to $2.07 in the last trading session.
    HEXO Corp. (HEXO) stock plunged -4.95% to $0.96 in the pre-market trading following the proclamation of downward revision to its proposed share consolidation ratio. The most recent rating by Cantor Fitzgerald, on July 22, 2020, is a Neutral.
    Before the trading started on December 08, 2020, Li Auto Inc. (LI) is up 3.21% to reach $32.5. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $14.31 to $47.70.
    Kandi Technologies Group Inc. (NASDAQ: KNDI) shares are trading up 7.18% at $9.1 at the time of writing. The firm recently issued chairman’s letter to shareholders. Company’s 52-week ranged between $2.17 to $17.45.
    Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. (SPCE), a Aerospace & Defense company, rose about 6.12% at $35.87 in pre-market trading Tuesday.
    Moderna Inc. (MRNA) grew over 3.44% at $165.01 in pre-market trading today after reporting that Canada exercises increased option for total of 40 million doses of mRNA vaccine candidate against COVID-19 (mRNA-1273).
    Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (PLG) is up more than 17.21% at $4.7 in pre-market hours Tuesday December 08, 2020. The stock had jumped over 29.35% to $4.01 in the last trading session.
    United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC) shares are trading up 1.22% at $9.15 at the time of writing following the declaration of its unaudited net sales for the month of November 2020. Company’s 52-week ranged between $2.10 to $8.96.
    Energy Fuels Inc. (UUUU) stock soared 6.32% to $3.03 in the pre-market trading. The most recent rating by Noble Capital Markets, on May 13, 2019, is a Market perform.
    ToughBuilt Industries Inc. (TBLT), a Tools & Accessories company, dropped about -10.84% at $0.7356 in pre-market trading Tuesday after reporting the launch 14 new tool organization SKUs at LOWE’S nationwide.
    IZEA Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA) shares are trading down -6.68% at $0.885 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.07 to $3.13.
    Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (GTE) gained over 64.15% at $0.5 in pre-market trading Tuesday December 08, 2020 following the publication of a financial update and the Company’s 2021 capital budget and production guidance.
    Electrameccanica Vehicles Corp. (SOLO) gained over 4.15% at $7.78 in pre-market trading Tuesday December 08, 2020.
    Before the trading started on December 08, 2020, iBio Inc. (IBIO) is down -8.67% to reach $1.37 after revealing an underwritten public offering of its common stock. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.19 to $7.45.
    Cinedigm Corp. (CIDM) is down more than -2.34% at $0.671 in pre-market hours Tuesday December 08, 2020. The stock had dropped over -1.63% to $0.69 in the last trading session.
    CBAK Energy Technology Inc. (CBAT), a Electrical Equipment & Parts company, rose about 8.98% at $7.04 in pre-market trading Tuesday after declaring that its wholly owned subsidiary, Dalian CBAK Energy Technology Co., LTD signed a joint development agreement with Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd..
    Before the trading started on December 08, 2020, Torchlight Energy Resources Inc. (TRCH) is up 2.99% to reach $0.69. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.21 to $1.09.
    Before the trading started on December 08, 2020, Sumo Logic Inc. (SUMO) is up 5.43% to reach $26.0 after releasing financial results for the third quarter of its fiscal 2021, ended October 31, 2020. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $16.71 to $30.29.
    QEP Resources Inc. (QEP) is up more than 5.63% at $2.25 in pre-market hours Tuesday December 08, 2020. The stock had dropped over -1.39% to $2.13 in the last trading session.
    ON Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: ON) shares are trading up 4.63% at $31.99 at the time of writing. The firm lately revealed that Hassane El-Khoury has been named as the company’s president, chief executive officer and member of its board of directors. Company’s 52-week ranged between $8.17 to $30.04.
    Uranium Energy Corp. (UEC) stock soared 11.89% to $1.6 in the pre-market trading. The most recent rating by Canaccord Genuity, on October 14, 2020, is a Speculative buy.
    Stitch Fix Inc. (SFIX) gained over 33.27% at $47.75 in pre-market trading Tuesday December 08, 2020 following the releaseof its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2021 ended October 31, 2020
    Switchback Energy Acquisition Corporation (SBE) grew over 1.76% at $37.01 in pre-market trading today.
    Stealth BioTherapeutics Corp (MITO) is down more than -1.34% at $1.47 in pre-market hours Tuesday December 08, 2020 after announcing appointment of Eve E. Slater, M.D., F.A.C.C. to its Board of Directors. The stock had jumped over 14.62% to $1.49 in the last trading session.
    Gevo Inc. (GEVO) grew over 3.59% at $1.73 in pre-market trading today.
    Before the trading started on December 08, 2020, Trillium Therapeutics Inc. (TRIL) is down -5.29% to reach $14.51 after presenting at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting, taking place virtually from December 5-8, 2020. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.29 to $20.96.
    Lizhi Inc. (LIZI) stock moved up 2.11 percent to $3.88 in the pre-market trading.
    Dare Bioscience Inc. (DARE) stock soared 5.26% to $1.4 in the pre-market trading after declaring positive topline results from DARE-BVFREE, a Phase 3 trial of DARE-BV1 in patients diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis.
    Top Ships Inc. (TOPS) gained over 6.04% at $1.58 in pre-market trading Tuesday December 08, 2020.
    Westwater Resources Inc. (WWR) grew over 1.37% at $5.94 in pre-market trading today following update on pilot plant operations provided by company.
    InterPrivate Acquisition Corp. (IPV) stock moved up 5.25 percent to $15.03 in the pre-market trading.
    Before the trading started on December 08, 2020, Futu Holdings Limited (FUTU) is up 2.41% to reach $43.31 following the announcement of agreement to purchase shares by a leading global investment firm. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $8.16 to $51.10.

  • Tesla Inc (TSLA) stock slid after disclosure of a $5 billion capital raise

    Tesla Inc (TSLA) stock slid after disclosure of a $5 billion capital raise

    Tesla Inc (TSLA) shares slipped -1.14% to $634.4 in the pre-market session on Tuesday after Tesla Inc announced a $5 billion capital raise, the second such move in 3 months period this year’s as the giant electric car manufacturer is cashing in on a sudden and dramatic surge in its shares.

    On Monday, the company’s stock hit a record peak, raising the market capitalization of Tesla beyond $600 billion and further solidifying its status as the world’s most successful automotive company amid demand that is a fraction of rivals such as Toyota Motor, Volkswagen, and General Motors.

    The firm has plans to launch new product lines, including the Tesla Semi and its revolutionary Cybertruck, a semi-truck.

    Many analysts think that the stock of Tesla is in a bubble, and some have cautioned at current prices against introducing it to the S&P 500.

  • 12 Booming Stocks In Auto Manufacturers Industry To Invest In

    12 Booming Stocks In Auto Manufacturers Industry To Invest In

    The Auto manufacturer Industry is currently in better shape than it was five years ago. This industry is adopting new technologies and new trends to provide a frictionless experience to its customer.  The coronavirus outbreak has heavily impacted the auto manufacturing industry. In the past few years, this industry has experienced a lot of changes and innovations. This industry is using various technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data technologies, and other latest autonomous technologies.

    Auto manufacturers are embedding these technologies to meet the need for sophisticated consumers. Consumers are demanding environmentally-friendly vehicles. Emission reduction is a new challenge for the auto manufacturing industry. Furthermore,  shared mobility is another trend in the automotive industry.

    These 12 leading companies in the auto manufacturing industry are the best option for you:

    NIO Limited (NYSE: NIO)

    NIO Limited (NYSE: NIO) shares were trading up 8.96% at $33.32 at the time of writing on Monday. NIO Limited (NYSE: NIO) share price went from a low point around $1.44 to briefly over $32.20 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $33.32. NIO market cap has remained high, hitting $47.48B at the time of writing, giving it a price-to-sales ratio of more than 30.

    NIO Limited (NIO) announced that it is scheduled to release its third-quarter 2020 financial results on November 17, 2020. If we look at the recent analyst rating NIO, HSBC Securities initiated coverage on NIO shares with a Hold rating and a $19.35 price target, which implies room for -13.97% downside momentum this year.

    Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F)

    Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) last closed at $7.71, in a 52-week range of $3.96 to $9.57. Analysts have a consensus price target of $8.49. Ford Motor Company (F) has revealed that it is planning to sell 100,000 cars and trucks which have the company’s new feature of a hands-free driving system. It has earlier shared 2020 third-quarter financial results. Ford Motor market cap has remained high, hitting $30.79 billion at the time of writing.

    XPeng Inc. (NYSE: XPEV)

    XPeng Inc. (NYSE: XPEV) last closed at $20.72, in a 52-week range of $17.11 to $25.00. XPeng has announced vehicle delivery results for October 2020. Analysts have a consensus price target of $24.64. XPeng Inc. (XPEV) XPeng delivered 3,040 vehicles in October 2020, a 229% increase year-over-year. Furthermore, it has delivered 17,117 vehicles year-to-date 2020, a 64% increase year-over-year.

    Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA)

    Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares headed rising, higher as much as 3.21%. The most recent rating by CFRA, on October 30, 2020, is at a Strong buy. Tesla Inc. (TSLA) has announced that it has decided to open at least one new service center every week in 2021. It has moved up 547.53% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -20.29% from its 52-weeks high.

    Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ: LI)

    Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ: LI) rose 13.44% after gaining more than $2.71 on Monday. Li Auto Inc. October 2020 Delivery Update. Li Auto Inc. (LI) disclosed that the Company delivered 3,692 Li ONEs in October 2020, It included a steady increase compared to September. In October, the Company also achieved strong orders, setting a new monthly record.

    Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (NYSE: FCAU)

    Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (NYSE: FCAU) stock soar by 2.69% to $12.62 after Tenneco’s DRiV Division Announces Automotive Aftermarket Industry Sponsorship and Donation. The most recent rating by Evercore ISI, on December 18, 2019, is at an Outperform.

    Lordstown Motors Corp. (NASDAQ: RIDE)

    Lordstown Motors Corp. (NASDAQ: RIDE) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 0.15% after BGL Announces the Merger of Lordstown Motors Corporation with DiamondPeak Holdings Corporation in a Transaction Valued Over $1.6 Billion. Lordstown Motors Corp. Lordstown Motors Corp. (RIDE) market capitalization has remained high, hitting $516.66 Million.

    General Motors Company (NYSE: GM)

    General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) stock soar by 0.06% to $34.55. The most recent rating by JP Morgan, on September 09, 2020, is at an Overweight. General Motors Company (GM) has earlier announced that Paul Jacobson has joined the company as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Dec. 1. He will report to GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra.

    Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ: WKHS)

    Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ: WKHS) shares headed rising, higher as much as 4.10%. The most recent rating by ROTH Capital, on October 13, 2020, is at a Neutral. Workhorse Group Inc. (WKHS) has revealed that it has submitted its formal Type Certification application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its HorseFlyTM Unmanned Aerial System (UAS).

    Electrameccanica Vehicles Corp. (NASDAQ: SOLO)

    Electrameccanica Vehicles Corp. (NASDAQ: SOLO) rose 2.88% after gaining more than $0.08 on Monday. Electrameccanica Vehicles Corp. (SOLO) has revealed earlier that it has decided to open six new retail locations across the western U.S. within the next month. Electrameccanica Vehicles Corp. has a market capitalization of $197.23 million at the time of writing.

    Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA)

    Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) last closed at $18.58, in a 52-week range of $10.20 to $93.99. A class action has started on behalf of certain shareholders in Nikola Corporation, f/k/a VectoIQ Acquisition Corp. The filed complaint disclosed that defendants made materially false or misleading statements.

    Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR)

    Fisker Inc. (FSR) stock soar by 11.54% to $11.31. Fisker Inc. (FSR) share price went from a low point around $8.70 to briefly over $21.60 in the past 52 weeks. It has moved up 30.00% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -47.64% from its 52-weeks high. It has a trading volume of 35.66 million as compared to the average volume of 7.57 million during the trading session on Monday.

  • 12 Auto Stocks You Should Consider Buying

    The global auto manufacturing industry is ready to enter a period of wide-ranging and transformative change. This industry is continuously striving to provide best-in-class services to customers. This industry is adopting new technological advancements to provide a frictionless experience to customers. The auto manufacturing sector needs to adjust its strategic priorities to keep pace with the fast-growing world market.

    The fourth industrial revolution is also revolutionizing the auto industry. The auto manufacturing industry is moving towards emission-free mobility by making changes to electrification. Other than this, the auto sector is also getting benefits from technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data technologies, and various other technologies. What are the new trends redefining the auto manufacturing industry in 2020 and beyond?

    Let’s find the answer to this question by looking at these leading companies in the auto manufacturing industry:

    NIO Limited (NYSE: NIO)

    NIO Limited (NYSE: NIO) shares were trading down -2.98% at $27.63 at the time of writing on Monday. NIO Limited (NYSE: NIO) share price went from a low point around $1.36 to briefly over $29.40 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $27.63. NIO  market cap has remained high, hitting $37.10B at the time of writing, giving it a price-to-sales ratio of more than 20.

    NIO Limited (NIO) has earlier shared its third-quarter delivery result. The company revealed that it has delivered 4,708 vehicles in September 2020.   If we look at the recent analyst rating NIO, JP Morgan upgraded coverage on NIO shares with an Overweight rating and an $18.38 price target, which implies room for -9.25% downside momentum this year.

    Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F)

    Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) last closed at $7.59, in a 52-week range of $3.96 to $9.57. Analysts have a consensus price target of $7.96. Ford Motor Company (F) dislcosed earlier that former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, Jon Huntsman Jr., would rejoin the company’s board of directors. Huntsman was first elected to Ford’s board in 2012 but left his position in Sept. 2017 to become U.S. ambassador to Russia under President Donald Trump.

    Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA)

    Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock drop by -2.01% to $430.83. The most recent rating by Morgan Stanley, on October 16, 2020, is at an Equal-weight. Tesla Inc. (TSLA) revealed earlier that it would start exporting China-made Model 3 cars to more than 10 European countries this month. It is planning to join the growing number of automakers using China as an export hub for electric vehicles.

    Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA)

    Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) shares headed rising, higher as much as 4.68%. The most recent rating by Wedbush, on September 24, 2020, is at an Underperform. The Shareholders Foundation, Inc. revealed today that a lawsuit was filed for certain investors in NASDAQ: NKLA shares. Nikola Corporation (NKLA) moved up 100.59% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -78.23 from its 52-weeks high.

    Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ: WKHS)

    Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ: WKHS) fall -2.54% after losing more than -$0.58 on Monday. Workhorse Group Inc. (WKHS) has announced that it has closed the previously announced $200 million financings with Antara Capital GP LLC as the lead investor. Workhorse Group Inc.’s market cap has remained high, hitting $2.28 billion at the time of writing.

    General Motors Company (NYSE: GM)

    General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) last closed at $33.35, in a 52-week range of $14.32 to $38.96. Studies Show GM Builds the Most American-Made Vehicle Models. Analysts have a consensus price target of $41.19. General Motors Company (GM) moved up 132.81% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -14.39 from its 52-weeks high.

    Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (NYSE: FCAU)

    Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (NYSE: FCAU) last closed at $12.51, in a 52-week range of $6.00 to $16.25. Tenneco to Webcast Presentation at the Gabelli 44th Annual Automotive Symposium. Analysts have a consensus price target of $16.13. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCAU) has moved up 108.50% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -23.02% from its 52-weeks high.

    XPeng Inc. (NYSE: XPEV)

    XPeng Inc. (NYSE: XPEV) stock drop by -8.87% to $19.84. The most recent rating by UBS, on September 25, 2020, is at a Buy. XPeng Inc. (XPEV) has disclosed today that it has completed the production of 10,000 units of the P7 smart EV sedan, its flagship model. XPEV market cap has remained high, hitting $14.84 billion at the time of writing

    Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ: LI)

    Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ: LI) shares headed falling, lower as much as -2.98%. The most recent rating by Morgan Stanley, on August 24, 2020, is at an Overweight. Li Auto Inc. (LI) earlier disclosed that the Company delivered 3,504 Li ONEs in September 2020. The Company’s vehicle deliveries in the third quarter of 2020 reached 8,660 units, representing a 31.1% quarter-over-quarter increase.

    Electrameccanica Vehicles Corp. (NASDAQ: SOLO)

    Electrameccanica Vehicles Corp. (NASDAQ: SOLO) rose 0.36% after gaining more than $0.01 on Monday. Electrameccanica Vehicles Corp. (SOLO) has shared an update related to its ongoing search for the Company’s future U.S. based assembly facility and engineering technology center. ElectraMeccanica has revealed earlier that the remaining two finalists are Arizona and Tennessee.

    Niu Technologies (NASDAQ: NIU)

    Niu Technologies (NASDAQ: NIU) stock drop by -4.29% to $30.53. The most recent rating by Citigroup, on August 17, 2020, is at a Neutral. Niu Technologies (NIU) earlier provided its e-scooter sales volume results for the third quarter of 2020. The company has sold 250,889 e-scooters, representing a 67.9% year-over-year growth in the third quarter of 2020. The number of e-scooters sold in the China market reached 245,293, representing a 70.2% year-over-year growth.

    Tata Motors Limited (NYSE: TTM)

    Tata Motors Limited (NYSE: TTM) shares headed falling, lower as much as -2.16%. The most recent rating by UBS, on August 17, 2020, is at a Sell. Tata Motors Limited (TTM) share price went from a low point around $3.92 to briefly over $14.03 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $8.61. TTM market cap has remained high, hitting $6.19B at the time of writing

  • 15 Best Stocks In Auto Manufacturers Industry That Need Your Attention

    15 Best Stocks In Auto Manufacturers Industry That Need Your Attention

    One thing which is constant is change. The global auto manufacturing industry has experienced major changes and is striving to change their business model and product portfolios. This industry is going through various unprecedented challenges in 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic has badly impacted the auto industry.  The auto industry aimed to adapt to new technological changes to keep pace with fast-growing markets.

    The auto manufacturing industry is seeing dramatic changes as it entered into the era of the fourth industrialized revolution. There are various technological changes that completely change this industry such as the Internet of things (IoT) has changed the modern automobile system by connected cars. Likewise, other trends include shared mobility and electrification which are adopted by the auto industry to compete in the fast-growing market.  With the emergence of new trends and technologies, consumer behavior is also changing.

    Let see how these top 20 leading companies in the automobile industry addressed the changing behavior of consumers:

    NIO Limited (NYSE: NIO)

    NIO Limited (NYSE: NIO) shares were trading up 10.85% at $20.85 at the time of writing on Tuesday. NIO Limited (NYSE: NIO) share price went from a low point around $1.19 to briefly over $21.05 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $20.85. NIO market cap has remained high, hitting $27.67B at the time of writing, giving it a price-to-sales ratio of more than 10.

    NIO Limited has earlier showed its EV models including the EP9, an electric supercar introduced in 2016; the ES8, its six-seater flagship premium EV model; and the recently launched EC6 SUV at Beijing International Auto Exhibition 2020. The company has also introduced the Navigate on Pilot feature. This new feature automatically guides the car on ring roads and highways. If we look at the recent analyst rating NIO, Deutsche Bank initiated coverage on NIO shares with a Buy rating and a $16.81 price target, which implies room for -4.04% downside momentum this year.

    Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA)

    Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) last closed at $419.07, in a 52-week range of $44.86 to $502.49. Analysts have a consensus price target of $314.68. It has been reported recently that Tesla Inc. is planning to acquire a 10 percent stake in LG Energy Solution.  Elon Musk has also revealed that the company might sell 20 million cars before 2030 and estimated total industry sales at more than 30 million EVs. Tesla has delivered 367,500 vehicles last year. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $371.75 billion at the time of writing.

    Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F)

    Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) stock drop by -1.35% to $6.60. The most recent rating by Evercore ISI, on September 08, 2020, is at an In-line. Ford Motor Company (F) has earlier decreased the price of its upcoming all-electric Mustang Mach-E crossover by as much as $3,000 as the automaker seeks to gain a competitive edge in an increasingly crowded and unsettled sector of the automotive market. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $26.38 billion at the time of writing.

    Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA)

    Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) shares headed falling, lower as much as -7.36%. The most recent rating by Wedbush, on September 24, 2020, is at an Underperform. Thornton Law Firm informed investors that a shareholder class action lawsuit has been lodged on behalf of shareholders of Nikola Corporation. The securities litigation law firm of Kuznicki Law PLLC has also issued the alert to shareholders of Nikola Corporation.

    Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ: WKHS)

    Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ: WKHS) fall -3.66% after losing more than -$1.03 on Tuesday. Previously, Workhorse Group Inc. (WKHS) disclosed that its C-Series all-electric delivery trucks have achieved an improved and industry-leading range. New data from testing has shown that Workhorse’s 2020 model year C-1000 Extended Range got a maximum of approximately 160 miles per charge under urban situations.

    Kandi Technologies Group Inc. (NASDAQ: KNDI)

    Kandi Technologies Group Inc. (NASDAQ: KNDI) last closed at $7.18, in a 52-week range of $2.17 to $17.40. Analysts have a consensus price target of $4.59. The Shareholders Foundation, Inc. revealed that a lawsuit was filed for certain investors. Kandi Technologies Group Inc. (KNDI) has moved up 230.88% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -58.74% from its 52-weeks high. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $369.34 million at the time of writing.

    General Motors Company (NYSE: GM)

    General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) stock drop by -2.38% to $28.74. The most recent rating by JP Morgan, on September 09, 2020, is at an Overweight. General Motors Company (GM) disclosed that it has not concluded the deal to jointly build electric pickup trucks and hydrogen fuel cell tractor-trailers with Nikola Corp. If we look at its profitability, its return on assets, investment, and equity is 0.60%, 3.20%, and 3.70%, respectively. This company has a total market capitalization of $41.29 billion at the time of writing.

    Ayro Inc. (NASDAQ: AYRO)

    Ayro Inc. (NASDAQ: AYRO) shares headed rising, higher as much as 10.84%. Ayro Inc. (AYRO) has announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Karma Automotive’s Innovation and Customization Center (KICC). As per the partnership, it will use the state-of-the-art Innovation and Customization Center of Karma, Karma Engineering resources, and the Karma Design Studio to offer expertise and contract manufacturing services for the next generation of AYRO’s light-duty vehicles.

    Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ: LI)

    Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ: LI) rose 5.91% after gaining more than $0.95 on Tuesday. Li Auto Inc. (LI) has earlier announced the strategic cooperation with NVIDIA Corporation. Through this strategic cooperation, Li Auto will be the first OEM equipping its vehicles, the full-size extended-range premium smart SUV to be launched in 2022, with the powerful NVIDIA Orin SoC chipset.

    XPeng Inc. (NYSE: XPEV)

    XPeng Inc. (NYSE: XPEV) last closed at $18.78, in a 52-week range of $17.11 to $25.00.  XPeng Inc. (XPEV) disclosed that its wholly-owned subsidiary in China, Guangdong Xiaopeng Motors Technology Co., Ltd. entered into a cooperation agreement with Guangzhou GET Investment Holdings Co., Ltd. This company’s total market capitalization has remained high, hitting $13.43 billion at the time of writing.

    Electrameccanica Vehicles Corp. (NASDAQ: SOLO)

    Electrameccanica Vehicles Corp. (NASDAQ: SOLO) stock soar by 1.20% to $2.52. The most recent rating by ROTH Capital, on July 09, 2019, is at a Buy. Electrameccanica Vehicles Corp. (SOLO) earlier disclosed that the Company is planning to produce an alternative ‘utility and fleet’ version of its flagship SOLO EV, which is projected to become available in early 2021.

    Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (NYSE: FCAU)

    Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (NYSE: FCAU) shares headed falling, lower as much as -1.70%. The most recent rating by Evercore ISI, on December 18, 2019, is at an Outperform. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (NYSE: FCAU) has earlier announced that it has settled with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission regarding the SEC’s investigation into certain emissions-related disclosures by FCA N.V. in early 2016. The settlement includes a payment of $9.5 million.

    GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (NASDAQ: GP)

    GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (NASDAQ: GP) stock drop by -3.36% to $10.51. The most recent rating by BTIG Research, on September 29, 2020, is at a Buy. GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (GP) market capitalization has remained high hitting, 192.07 million at the time of writing.

    Tata Motors Limited (NYSE: TTM)

    Tata Motors Limited (NYSE: TTM) fall -1.22% after losing more than -$0.11 on Tuesday. Tata Motors Limited (TTM) share price went from a low point around $3.92 to briefly over $14.03 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $8.87. TTM market cap has remained high, hitting $6.38 B at the time of writing.

    Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (NYSE: HMC)

    Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (NYSE: HMC) last closed at $23.38, in a 52-week range of $19.38 to $29.44. Analysts have a consensus price target of $32.04. Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (HMC) has a total market capitalization of $41.71 billion at the time of writing.

     

  • Top 12 Trending Stocks In Auto Manufacturers Industry To Invest In

    Top 12 Trending Stocks In Auto Manufacturers Industry To Invest In

    The global auto manufacturing industry is entering into a new decade in which we anticipate a series of challenges and unexpected events. The manufacturing industry is moving with fast speed to keep pace with fast-moving technologies and innovations. The automotive industry is facing dramatic changes with the emergence of new technologies.

    The auto manufacturing sector needs to adjust its strategic priorities to gain a competitive edge.  2020 is the year of opportunities and challenges for the auto sector. The new technological advancement brings more opportunities for the industry. Consumer behavior is also changing with rapid technological innovation.

    Let’s take a quick look at the leading companies in the auto manufactures industry and see how the companies are following new trends:

    NIO Limited (NYSE: NIO)

    NIO Limited (NYSE: NIO) stock soar by 0.57% to $19.41. The most recent rating by Deutsche Bank, on September 08, 2020, is at a Buy. NIO Limited (NIO) has announced it has selected GM to be its manufacturing partner for its electric pickup truck dubbed the Badger. The Badger will use GM’s widely acclaimed Ultium battery technology. NIO Limited market capitalization remained high, hitting $26.29 billion.

    Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ: WKHS)

    Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ: WKHS) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 9.17%. The most recent rating by Oppenheimer, on September 03, 2020, is at an Outperform. Workhorse Group Inc. (WKHS) has earlier participated in the 9th Annual Gateway Conference on September 9th and 10th, 2020. Looking at its liquidity, it has a current ratio of 0.30. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $2.95 billion at the time of writing.

    General Motors Company (NYSE: GM)

    General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) last closed at $31.50, in a 52-week range of $14.32 to $38.96. It has moved up to 119.90% and moved down -19.14%. Analysts have a consensus price target of $40.38. General Motors Company (GM) has faced unexpected bills as India-China tensions delay the sale of India plant -sources. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $45.68 billion.

    Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ: LI)

    Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ: LI) stock drop by -1.33% to $17.03. The most recent rating by Morgan Stanley, on August 24, 2020, is at an Overweight. Li Auto Inc. (LI) has named Mr. Kai Wang as chief technology officer effective September 15, 2020. Mr. Wang will responsible for providing overall leadership in advanced technology research and development in intelligent vehicles, including electronic and electrical architecture, intelligent cockpit, autonomous driving, etc.

    Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (NYSE: FCAU)

    Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (NYSE: FCAU) Shares headed falling, lower as much as -3.46%. The most recent rating by Evercore ISI, on December 18, 2019, is at an Outperform. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCAU) has revealed that it has revised the merger deal with French partner PSA. After the deal revision,  FCA’s shareholders getting a smaller cash payout but a stake in another business.

    Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corp. (NASDAQ: SOLO)

    Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corp. (NASDAQ: SOLO) last closed at $2.58, in a 52-week range of $0.89 to $6.00. Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corp. (SOLO) has revealed that it has decided to produce an alternative ‘utility and fleet’ version of its flagship SOLO EV, which is expected to become available in early 2021. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $166.69 million.

    Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA)

    Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) rose 1.06% after gaining more than $0.36 on Friday. Nikola Corporation (NKLA) revealed that Trevor Milton approached the Board of Directors and proposed to leave his position as an Executive Chairman and from the Board. The Board accepted his proposal, and Stephen Girsky, former Vice Chairman of General Motors Co. and a member of Nikola’s Board, has been named Chairman of the Board, effective immediately.

    Kandi Technologies Group Inc. (KNDI)

    Kandi Technologies Group Inc. (KNDI) stock drop by 0.00% to $6.14. Kandi Technologies Group Inc. (KNDI) revealed the establishment of a wholly-owned subsidiary for its battery swapping services, China Battery Exchange Technology Co., Ltd. Using this China Battery Exchange Technology Company, Kandi can better monetize its dozens of patents in the field of battery swap systems. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $335.18 million at the time of writing.

    Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA)

    Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares were trading up 4.42% at $442.15 at the time of writing on Friday. Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) share price went from a low point around $43.67 to briefly over $502.49 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $442.15. TSLA market cap has remained high, hitting $394.56B at the time of writing, giving it a price-to-sales ratio of more than 10.

    If we look at the recent analyst rating TSLA, Piper Sandler reiterated coverage on TSLA shares with an Overweight rating and a $307.06 price target, which implies room for -135.09% downside momentum this year.

    Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F)

    Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) last closed at $7.23, in a 52-week range of $3.96 to $9.60. It has moved up 82.58% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -24.69% from its 52-weeks high. Looking at its liquidity, it has a current ratio of 1.30. This company market capitalization remained high, hitting $28.45 billion at the time of writing. Analysts have a consensus price target of $7.66.

    XPeng Inc. (NYSE: XPEV)

    XPeng Inc. (NYSE: XPEV) fall -1.77% after losing more than -$0.34 on Friday. XPeng Inc. (XPEV) share price went from a low point around $17.37 to briefly over $25.00 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $18.90.  It has moved up 8.81% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -24.40% from its 52-weeks high. Looking at its liquidity, it has a current ratio of 1.10. XPeng Inc.’s market cap has remained high, hitting $14.14 billion at the time of writing.

    Tata Motors Limited (NYSE: TTM)

    Tata Motors Limited (NYSE: TTM) Shares headed falling, lower as much as -1.20%. The most recent rating by UBS, on August 17, 2020, is at a Sell. In the past 52-weeks of trading, Tata Motors Limited (TTM) stock has fluctuated between the low of $3.92 and a high of $14.03. It has moved up 152.04% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -29.58% from its 52-weeks high. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $7.11 billion at the time of writing.

  • Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) Stock Is Soaring. Here’s Why.

    Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) Stock Is Soaring. Here’s Why.

    Shares of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) soared 2.78% as it has gained 11.32 on Friday. Tesla feels the pressure as it wasn’t added to the S&P 500. It has been waiting for this addition since the EV maker disclosed the profit in the second quarter. Tesla Inc has achieved the requirements necessary to make the company eligible for the S&P 500.

    Recently, the S&P 500, a stock market index that measures the performance of the stock of 500 larger companies has reorganized the position of various companies but Tesla didn’t get a chance to enter the list of S&P 500 companies. S&P 500 is continuously updating and add growing companies to better exhibit the growth of all the companies.

    There are few basic requirements of S&P such as the company must be based in the US, have a market cap of at least $8.2 billion, and many more components that make the company’s eligible for S&P. S&P 500 has disclosed that it would add Teradyne (TER), Catalent (CTLT), and Etsy (ETSY) replacing Kohl’s (KSS), Coty (COTY), and H&R Block (HRB).

    Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) with a market capitalization of $379.24 billion is more eligible than Disney, Toyota, or Coca-Cola. But this time it missed its chance to enter in S&P 500. Investors were disappointed after seeing the company wasn’t in the S&P 500 index. The market capitalization of Tesla Inc is more than 100 times the smallest company in the S&P 500.

    Share of Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) rose 2.78% as it gained +11.32 on Friday. It had reported a trading volume of 106.32 million as compared to the average volume of 74.18 million. In the past 52-weeks of trading, this company’s stock fluctuated between the low of $43.67 and a high of $502.49. It had moved up 857.85% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -16.75% from its 52-weeks low. Tesla market capitalization remained high, hitting $379.24 billion at the time of writing.

    Previously, Tesla Inc soared as it was speculated that it would join the S&P 500. S&P which is responsible for adding the eligible companies in the index hasn’t disclosed the reason why some companies failed to join the index.  Pierre Ferragu of New Street Research anticipated that Tesla would perform well in the coming days as it is considered to be one of the largest carmakers in the term of sales and output. CFRA has also upgraded Tesla from sell to buy on Friday.

     

  • 5 Stocks That Can Be A Good Buys in Auto Manufacturers Industry

    5 Stocks That Can Be A Good Buys in Auto Manufacturers Industry

    The global auto manufacturing industry has been continuously evolving with the change in consumer demands, environment, and material innovation. As the world is moving with fast speed, the auto manufacturing industry is also entering into a new era of growth in which we expect a series of challenges but also various opportunities and it starts with 2020. 2020 is going to be a year of continuous change.

    The auto manufacture industry will need to evolve fast to keep pace with innovation in these areas. This industry is vital to the economy and workforce of the world. To gain a competitive edge and to capture future growth there is a need that the auto manufacturer industry adjusts its strategic priorities.

    Let’s have a look at the top 5 leading companies in the auto manufacturing industry:

    Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA)

    Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares were trading down -5.83% at $447.37 at the time of writing on Wednesday. Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) share price went from a low point around $43.67 to briefly over $502.49 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $447.37. TSLA market cap has remained high, hitting $421.65B at the time of writing, giving it a price-to-sales ratio of more than 10.

    It has been disclosed that Tesla CEO Elon Musk has met with three German ministers. He discussed the progress of collaboration between Tesla and the German biotech company. Musk was satisfied with the progress of the alliance of Tesla with vaccine developer CureVac.

    Proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis disclosed it had suggested Tesla’s investor vote in favor of re-electing  Chairwoman Robyn Denholm. If we look at the recent analyst rating TSLA, Jefferies reiterated coverage on TSLA shares with a Buy rating.

    Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F)

    Ford Motor Company (F) last closed at $6.95, in a 52-week range of $3.96 to $9.65. Analysts have a consensus price target of $7.46. Ford Motor Co. is offering buyouts to its US salaried workers as it is planning to cut its workforce by about 1,400.

    The decision has been taken to bear the shock of decreased demands amid pandemic. Ford Motor traded up 75.51% and traded down -27.98% during the 52-weeks low and high, respectively.

    Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ: WKHS)

    Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ: WKHS) stock drop by -5.98% to $18.94. The most recent rating by ROTH Capital, on July 13, 2020, is at a Buy. Workhorse Group has announced its participation in conferences such as LD Micro 500 Virtual Conference, 9th Annual Gateway Conference, 5th Annual Colliers Institutional Investor Conference, and Cowen 13th Annual Global Transportation & Sustainable Mobility Conference in September 2020.

    It has earlier signed deals with Hitachi to increase its production. If we look at the profitability of the Workhorse Group, it has reported the return on asset of -308.10%, return on equity of 331.60%, -102.90%.

    General Motors Company (NYSE: GM)

    General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 3.93%. The most recent rating by Goldman, on June 12, 2020, is at a Buy. General Motors and Ventec Life systems have joined forces to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The companies have delivered 30,000th V+Pro critical care ventilators to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It has a 52-weeks low and high range of $143.22 and $39.78, respectively.

    Nikola Corporation (NKLA)

    Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) fall -3.85% after losing more than -$1.58 on Wednesday. Nikola Corporation’s founder and executive chairman has awarded the 6,005,162 options for shares of common stock to employees. This decision did not result in any stock dilution as shares underlying the options are granted from the founder’s existing holdings. Nikola Corporation’s stock has fluctuated between the low of $10.17 and a high of $93.99.  NKLA market cap has remained high, hitting $14.20 billion at the time of writing.

  • Which One is Better After Stock Split: TSLA or AAPL?

    Which One is Better After Stock Split: TSLA or AAPL?

    It is a good day for Tesla [NASDAQ: TSLA] and Apple [NASDAQ:AAPL] investors. The two companies have done a stock split to become accessible to a wider investor base. Investor momentum in the two is being driven by the excitement around the stock split and the fact that they are both fundamentally strong companies. Tesla has turned profitable and continues to record strong revenue numbers.

    Apple Inc [AAPL] too is on a growth trajectory and has made history by hitting a valuation of $2 trillion. So between these two companies, which one is a better hold?

    Well, the two stocks are a good hold both for short-term and long-term investing.  As such with enough resources, holding both presents a good opportunity for gains.

    However, if one only has the resources to invest in one of the two stocks, AAPL would be a better hold. That’s because, it is a dominant player in its markets, with little possibility of being overtaken by any other company.  For context, Apple dominates 50% of the smartwatch market.

    The company’s core product, the iPhone is one of the fastest-selling smartphones in the market. Most importantly, the iPhone stands out for the margins it makes per phone. The company sells the phones at a premium and is the key reason behind Apple’s huge valuation. Going by the iPhone’s brand equity, it is unlikely to be dethroned by any other smartphone maker anytime soon.

    On top of that, the company has been able to leverage the iPhone to sell a wide array of profitable products. Apple enjoys a near duopoly with Google in the Apps market. The Apple store is a major revenue driver for Apple.

    This is evident in its recent tussle with Fortnite over the commissions that the company charges. Despite the high commissions it charges, the company has the market power to dictate terms as was seen in its ability to kick out Fortnite, a major gaming company from its platform.

    Looking into the future, Apple stands to benefit from the upcoming 5G networks. 5G will unlock a new wave of applications for the iPhone, creating a new growth cycle for the company. This makes AAPL a viable stock to hold long-term.

    Tesla has its strengths but its biggest risk is competition. As the large carmakers such as Toyota and Volkswagen enter the electric car space more aggressively, Tesla’s growth curve could flatten. Nonetheless, the company is investing heavily in R&D and will remain a major player in the electric car market going forward.