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The global business isn't in quite the trouble it seems to be in the United States. Just be sure to look a bit off the beaten path.There's no denying that President Donald Trump isn't as supportive of electric vehicles (EVs) as his recent predecessors were. Then again, U.S. consumers' interest in EVs hasn't exactly remained robust either. Domestic sales of electric vehicles fell 4.4% in April, according to S&P Global Mobility, ending a 14-month growth streak. Separately, AAA (which you know as the travel and road service company "Triple A") reports that the likelihood of an American purchasing an EV has now fallen (for a third consecutive year) to only 16% of the country's car owners.Be careful of jumping to sweeping long-term conclusions based on short-term data, however, or informati

$NIO Inc.(NIO)$ reported a gross margin of 7.6% in the first quarter of 2025, up from 4.9% in the same period last year. This improvement was driven by increased sales of high-margin segments, such as parts, accessories, after-sales services and technical R&D services, alongside higher vehicle margins and reduced losses in Power Solutions due to a growing user base. Vehicle margin rose to 10.2% compared with 9.2% in the year-ago period due to lower material costs per unit.Starting in June, NIO began rolling out new models with improved profitability. While NIO ES6 is expected to deliver a vehicle margin of around 20%, the EC6 and ET5 series are projected to achieve even higher vehicle gross margins. As a result, NIO anticipates the vehicle marg

Electric vehicle (EV) companies like $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ and $Boyd Gaming(BYD)$ have captivated the minds of investors everywhere, as many view EVs as a viable new transportation option in a world that badly needs to reduce carbon emissions. In Tesla's case, investors are also betting heavily on future innovations in tech and artificial intelligence (AI) that they believe will significantly increase shareholder value in the coming years.While both companies could have significant upside, Tesla and BYD are at different stages in their journeys, and each is prioritizing different initiatives within their businesses. Let's take a look at which stock is the better buy right now.Tesla: Looking toward the futur

Elon Musk, left, with Donald Trump in the White House in February. The latest tempest around Tesla's shares appears to have passed. $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ stock rose for a fourth straight day Wednesday, climbing intraday well above the price at which it closed June 4. That was the session before a spat between CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump led to a remarkable series of social-media posts and statements that culminated in a one-day drop of about $150 billion in Tesla’s market value. Tesla’s market value is meanwhile back above $1 trillion, according to Visible Alpha data. Put another way, investors appear to have moved on, even if the degree to which Musk and Trump have—the former earlier today posted that he “went too far” in some of

As tariffs cast a shadow of uncertainty across global markets, global consumers and investors alike may be wondering about the impacts on electric vehicle stocks and manufacturers. Concerns abound surrounding cost increases on imported parts, a depleted EV inventory, potential supply-chain disruptions, and uncertainty about future US tax credits for EVs.Against this backdrop of uncertainty, we highlight two stocks integral to EV vehicle design that analysts believe are currently trading at a discount to their respective fair values and possess wide moats: $Analog Devices(ADI)$ and $NXP Semiconductors NV(NXPI)$ . Wide moat designations are awarded to companies that Morningstar believes will maintain durable

With government policies and high levels of investment boosting electric vehicle (EV) production, many investors are looking to learn about this market.The market includes the cars, parts, raw materials and infrastructure. There is broad participation from startups and newly public companies to the automotive giants making inroads in EVs.Many parts of the EV market are still relatively speculative and investing involves market risk, so investors should conduct their own research in the EV market to understand the risks.When you hit the road, are you behind the wheel of an electric vehicle (EV)? Although EVs have been cruising American highways for nearly 20 years, the EV market has recently experienced a growth spurt. $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$

Which of these beaten-down EV stocks deserves a second look? $Quantumscape Corp.(QS)$ and $ChargePoint Holdings Inc.(CHPT)$ represent two different ways to invest in the growing electric vehicle (EV) market.QuantumScape develops solid-state lithium metal batteries which provide better thermal resistance, faster charging times, and higher maximum capacities than traditional lithium ion batteries. ChargePoint is the largest builder of residential and commercial EV charging stations in North America and Europe.QuantumScape and ChargePoint both closed at their record highs during the apex of the meme stock mania in December 2020. But today, they're both trading more than 95% below their all-time highs. Let's se

$Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ It's hard to envision Tesla (TSLA) without Elon Musk leading the way. And we don't have to: Musk confirmed Tuesday that he plans to stay put. For a brand that has become inseparable from its key executive, that sounds like a godsend and a curse. Even a refocused Musk faces mounting problems at the pioneering electric vehicle company.Last month, Tesla reported its worst quarter for sales in three years. Subsequent data for April showed continued signs of weakness.Like its megacap peers, Tesla has been on a tear over the past month, buoyed by a tariff reprieve and a trade war thaw. No other "Magnificent Seven" member has risen as much. But that’s another way of saying investors have been on a bumpy ride.Zoom out to a broader tim

$Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ Tesla Stock: Q1 Earnings At A GlanceThe EV giant on April 22 reported that Q1 EPS sank 40% to 27 cents per share while revenue fell 9% to $19.335 billion. Musk brand damage appeared to take a toll on sales and the refreshed Model Y began rolling out late in the quarter. Tesla pulled its target for delivery growth in 2025.Meanwhile, auto gross margins excluding regulatory tax credits came in around 12.5%, marking the lowest auto gross margins since Q2 2012 when Tesla delivered 5,612 vehicles.Operating income was $399 million. But excluding regulatory credits of $595 million, Tesla had an operating loss.Tesla, in its earnings statement, said a "pilot" robotaxi launch will take place in Austin in June. The company added that outp

Cathie Wood is more or less a perma-bull when it comes to tech and artificial intelligence, and many of the exchange-traded funds (ETFs) run by Wood's firm, Ark Invest, reflect this sentiment. Wood also isn't afraid to go out on a limb. Some of her more bullish calls relate to the electric carmaker $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ and the world's largest cryptocurrency, $Bitcoin(BTC.USD.HKCC)$ .Specifically, Wood has said she thinks Tesla can soar to multiples of what it trades at today and reach $2,600 per share by 2030. Meanwhile, Wood thinks Bitcoin can do the same and reach at least $700,000 by 2030 and possibly as much as $1.5 million. With both projections pretty lofty, which of Wood's predictions might