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☆ 3 reasons why buying copper right now is the best trade one commodity expert has ever seen
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-19 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Copper "is the most compelling trade I have ever seen," Carlyle's Jeff Currie said on the Odd Lots podcast. He thinks the metal's massive mismatch in supply and demand could push its price up to $15,000 a ton. AdvertisementCopper supply issues are making the metal considerably more expensive, says commodities veteran Jeff Currie, who is very bullish on the opportunity. He later added: "I just quote many of our clients and other market participants say it's the highest conviction trade they've ever seen." Though not necessarily part of his acronym, artificial intelligence is also amplifying industry demand, Currie mentioned.

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☆ Tesla Cybertruck takes second place to Ford F-150 Lightning, new monthly registration data shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-19 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Ford's F-150 Lightning was the most popular EV pickup in March, per S&P Global Mobility data. Over 1,100 new Cybertrucks were registered in the month, according to the data. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The edgy pickup was second only to Ford's F-150 Lightning, according to new vehicle registration data from S&P Global Mobility that was first reported by the Automotive News. During the month of March, the Cybertruck had 1,158 new registrations, while the Lightning had 2,893.

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☆ China's hot EV market is no longer focused solely on lower sticker prices. Which stocks to watch
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-19 | by ( Evelyn Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Winning in China's electric car market is no longer just about having the cheapest price. Despite new U.S. tariffs , the Chinese electric car industry is already moving into a new phase of competition no longer centered on sticker prices alone, many in the industry say. Hong Kong-listed Fuyao, a major supplier of glass for cars, is one of JPMorgan's top picks to take advantage of China's growing electric car market. The Shenzhen-listed Chinese battery giant, Contemporary Amperex Technology , is one of JPMorgan's top Chinese electric car supply chain plays. Last week, Chinese electric car company Nio released a new car in a lower-priced range of just over 200,000 yuan.

Persons: Stephen Dyer, AlixPartners, BYD, Xiaomi, Tesla, Nio, William Li, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: JPMorgan, Greater, Greater China Business, Amperex, Li Auto, Tesla Locations: Hong Kong, China, Greater China, Asia, Beijing, Shenzhen

☆ I slept in my car and showered in the factory to work 12-hour shifts at Tesla. I still got laid off after 5 years.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-19 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementWhen I received the email stating that my position had been eliminated, I was already on my way to work. Camping in the car parkI worked really hard while I was at Tesla and wanted to be as efficient and productive as possible. In 2021, I started sleeping in my car and showering in the factory to avoid my lengthy commute. AdvertisementI was camping in the car between my work shifts for a whole year. I worked hard for them, but that does not mean I plan to give up being a hard worker.

Persons: —, Nico Murillo, Tesla, doesn't, I'd, I've, It's Organizations: Service, Tesla, Business Locations: Fremont , California, GNC

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHow Toyota took on America's trucksThe pickup truck segment is perhaps Detroit's last stronghold in the U.S. auto market, with the Ford, Chevrolet, GMC and RAM brands leading or outright dominating three out of four pickup segments. But the midsize Toyota Tacoma has had the longest-running tenure in that segment where it outsells all rivals by a large margin. But Tacoma is facing fresh challenges in the next few years, from foreign names such as Hyundai and Volkswagen to legacy U.S. automakers to EV makers like Rivian and Tesla.

Organizations: Toyota, Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Toyota Tacoma, Tacoma, Hyundai, Volkswagen, U.S, EV Locations: U.S

☆ Here are Friday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Tesla, Robinhood, Salesforce, Netflix, Roblox, Chevron, Walmart & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Here are Friday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Bank of America reiterates Nvidia as buy Bank of America said top pick Nvidia remains "compelling" heading into earnings next week. Bank of America reiterates Marvell as buy Bank of America said it's sticking with its buy rating heading into earnings later this month. " Citi reiterates Walmart as a top pick Citi said the stock remains a top pick following earnings. Chevron Corp. (CVX): Reiterate Constructive View on Inﬂecting FCF Generation and Relative Valuation; Buy with 13% Total Return." "Near-term caution is offset by our increasingly bullish medium-term outlook, where CRM is well positioned for GenAI & valuation remains undemanding."

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☆ Xpeng vice chair says 'right now we have no plans' to enter the U.S. market
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailXpeng vice chair says 'right now we have no plans' to enter the U.S. marketBrian Gu, vice chair of Chinese auto giant Xpeng, discusses the EV market with CNBC's Emily Tan in Hong Kong.

Persons: Brian Gu, Emily Tan Locations: U.S, Hong Kong

☆ How Chevrolet thinks it can beat Tesla in the new EV market
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Nora Naughton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewChevrolet is just getting started on its takeover of the electric car market, says Steve Majoros, the brand's chief marketing officer. It's not exactly a great time to put more electric vehicles on sale. But the tides finally are turning in Chevrolet's favor, Majoros said, as EV shoppers gravitate to more practical options and legacy brands. Recent studies on a new cohort of electric car shoppers show that they are more inclined to consider purchasing an electric car from a legacy brand. After years of a virtual monopoly on the EV market, shoppers are growing tired of Tesla and looking for fresher options.

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☆ As Tesla layoffs continue, here are 600 jobs the company cut in California
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Lora Kolodny | In Lorakolodny | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

In an aerial view, brand new Tesla cars sit parked in a lot at the Tesla Fremont Factory on April 24, 2024 in Fremont, California. Faced with weakening demand for Tesla EVs and increased competition, the company has been slashing headcount since at least January. Previous filings revealed that Tesla would cut more than 6,300 jobs across California, Austin, Texas and Buffalo, New York. The WARN filing shows that to be the case, with many cut from the team at Tesla's Hanover Street location in Palo Alto. Read the latest WARN filing in California here:

Persons: —, Elon Musk, Tesla, Musk, Kato, CNBC's David Faber Organizations: Fremont Factory, California Employment Development Department, CNBC, Tesla, Tesla's, American, Twitter Locations: Fremont , California, California, Fremont, Palo Alto, Austin , Texas, Buffalo , New York, Tesla's Hanover, China, robotaxis, U.S

☆ Elon Musk is walking a fine line in China with Tesla
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Hasan Chowdhury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Elon Musk has a lot going on in China right now. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementElon Musk has plenty on the line in China right now. China is Tesla's biggest market outside the US, which means dwindling interest has had a clear knock-on effect. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Elon Musk, It's, —, Elon Organizations: EV, Service, Business Locations: China

☆ Ford begs suppliers to help stem EV losses: 'We will all win or lose together'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Nora Naughton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewFord is asking its suppliers to help them cut electric vehicle manufacturing costs, soliciting money-saving ideas in a new memo sent to suppliers this week. "We have all invested heavily in the success of the EV business, and we will all win or lose together." These shoppers are more practical, frugal, and more likely to be considering electric, hybrid, and gas-powered options at the same time. In these matchups, hybrids have been winning as of late, a phenomenon that Musk has said is detrimental to the electric vehicle market. Industry experts, however, say hybrids are a good bridge technology for future EV adopters.

Persons: —, Ford, Elon, Liz Door, Tesla Organizations: Service, Detroit Business, Business, Ford, Industry, Crosstown, GM Locations: Detroit, North America

☆ Chinese EV maker Xpeng aims to deliver its first flying car in 2026
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

In this article XPEV9868-HK Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTXpeng's "Land Aircraft Carrier" vehicle has a flying passenger drone hidden inside the truck. XPENG AEROHTXpeng AeroHT, an affilaite of Xpeng , aims to deliver its flying car to customers in 2026, the Chinese electric vehicle maker's co-president told CNBC on Friday, Last year, Xpeng AeroHT introduced the Land Aircraft Carrier — a large truck with a flying two-seater passenger electric drone inside. The flying car can detach from the truck, and people can then get into the drone and fly it. Xpeng said this year that the flying car is currently going through a certification process with the Chinese aviation regulator. The 2026 timeline is slightly later than the fourth-quarter 2025 delivery target that Xpeng had previously touted.

Persons: Xpeng AeroHT, Brian Gu, Xpeng, Gu, Xiaopeng Organizations: HK, CNBC, Aircraft Locations: Xpeng

☆ Chinese auto giant Xpeng wants to deliver flying cars by 2026
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailChinese auto giant Xpeng wants to deliver flying cars by 2026Brian Gu, vice chair of Xpeng, discusses the EV market — and the future of flying cars — with CNBC's Emily Tan in Hong Kong.

Persons: Brian Gu, Emily Tan Locations: Hong Kong

☆ These tiny EVs are making a big impact
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Here are some of the tiny EVs making a splash in Asia and Europe. AdvertisementChief among those is the Seagull, a tiny EV that can go 305 km on a single charge and costs $11,000. SOPA Images/Getty ImagesJapan has long had a soft spot for tiny EVs, known as Kei cars — and the Nissan Sakura is one of the most popular. BITechnically speaking, the Citroen Ami isn't an electric car at all, but an "electric quadricycle." The tiny microcar has been on sale in Europe since 2021, with a UK launch mooted for later this year.

Persons: —, Nissan Sakura, Tesla, Aly Song, Reuters BYD, Elon, HECTOR RETAMAL, Citroen Ami, Citroen Ami isn't, Ami, Merlin Ouboter Organizations: Service, Nissan, Tesla, Ford, Business, Reuters, SAIC, General Motors, Japan, Citroen, BI, Getty Locations: China, Japan, Europe, Asia, Guang, Shanghai, France, London, Swiss

☆ Biden's tariffs don't loosen China's grip on one key mineral in the EV economy
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Catherine Boudreau | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The White House decided to delay by two years tariffs on graphite, a key metal in EV lithium-ion batteries that helps them store energy. But a senior Biden administration official said during a call with reporters that some tariffs would kick in in 2026 to allow battery supply chains to transition. However, those batteries can still source graphite from China until at least 2027 under the Biden administration's policy. Beyond graphite, other tariffs that Biden slapped on China's green tech are mostly symbolic. But steeper taxes on batteries this year could affect US automakers such as Ford and Tesla, which import from China.

Persons: Joe Biden, Gene Berdichevsky, Berdichevsky, Sila, EVs, Biden Organizations: Service, White, Business, US Department of Energy, Mercedes, Benz, Manufacturing, Biden, Environmental Defense Fund Locations: China, Washington ,, Moses Lake , Washington, Southeast Asia

☆ Chinese EV startup Nio is changing its global strategy with U.S., EU tariffs on the horizon
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Evelyn Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

NIO launches its second brand ONVO and its first model L60 on May 15. SHANGHAI — Chinese electric car startup Nio is adjusting its approach to global markets in light of geopolitical developments, CEO William Li told reporters Thursday. Nio launched its lower-priced brand Onvo on Wednesday with a new L60 SUV that's about $4,000 cheaper than Tesla's Model Y. "For example, in Europe we previously used a direct sales method," said Li, who founded Nio about 10 years ago. That can include local distribution or production, Li said, describing the strategy overall as "global capability, local operation."

Persons: Ai Tiecheng, NIO, ONVO, William Li, Li, Nio, BYD Organizations: NIO, CNBC, GAC's Locations: Shanghai, China, SHANGHAI, Europe

☆ Elon Musk axed the entire Tesla Supercharger team after their division chief defied orders and said no to more layoffs
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewTesla CEO Elon Musk made the snap decision to fire the entire Supercharger team after its division chief refused to make further layoffs happen, Reuters reported on Wednesday. The billionaire said in an email to staff on April 29 that he was dissolving the entire team behind Tesla's charging infrastructure, per The Information. AdvertisementRepresentatives for Tesla, Musk, and Tinucci didn't respond to Reuters' request for comment. The Tesla chief moved quickly to assuage concerns, and assured investors that Tesla's Supercharger network isn't going anywhere. A slowdown in the rollout of Tesla's charging infrastructure would thus be a setback for Biden's clean-energy agenda.

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☆ Biden's EV tariffs may not be enough to stave off the threat of Chinese vehicles in the U.S.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Win Mcnamee | Getty ImagesDETROIT – President Joe Biden's plan to quadruple tariffs on China-made electric vehicles is unlikely to stave off the threat of more Chinese cars and trucks on U.S. roadways. Automotive and trade experts say the increased tariffs are a near-term protectionism act that may delay, but won't stop, Chinese automakers from coming to the U.S. with EVs. The EV tariffs, including other increases regarding battery materials, were among new tariff rates on $18 billion worth of Chinese imports. The quality and build of vehicles by Chinese automakers have gotten significantly better in recent years, as the Chinese government has subsidized their operations to grow domestic production. GM and others have found it hard to compete against budget and mainstream Chinese vehicles, including EVs.

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☆ Copper futures hit record high as data center build-up, EV growth fuels demand
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Lee Ying Shan | In Ying-Shan-Lee | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Copper futures hit a record high on Wednesday as demand for the base metal stays strong amid a rush to build data centers and the continued electrification of the global economy. It is integral to manufacturing electric vehicles, power grids and wind turbines, especially as the global economy electrifies. The International Energy Agency is expecting power demand from data centers to more than double to over 1000 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2026 from 460 TWh in 2022. Copper production growth forecast for 2024 has been cut to 0.5% compared with a 3.7% growth estimated by ICSG last October 2023. Anglo American, a major producer, said it would cut copper output in 2024 and 2025 as it seeks to cut costs.

Persons: ICSG Organizations: Aurubis, Bank of America, International Energy Agency, Study, Quantum Minerals, Citi, London Metals Exchange Locations: Hamburg, Germany

☆ Morgan Stanley says these stocks could win as U.S.-China trade tensions resurface
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The Biden administration's decision to impose tariffs on $18 billion worth of imports from China could help a handful of stocks break out, according to Morgan Stanley. Stocks that are poised to benefit include U.S. automakers Ford and General Motors , as well as solar panel manufacturer First Solar . Morgan Stanley maintains an overweight rating on First Solar stock. GM YTD mountain General Motors stock. Morgan Stanley maintains an overweight rating on both Ford and GM.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Laura Sanchez, Sanchez Organizations: Biden, White, U.S, Ford, General Motors, Wall, Department of Commerce and International Trade Commission, GM Locations: China, Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam

☆ Europe must avoid ‘disaster’ of trade decoupling as it eyes China tariffs, EU's economics chief says
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Jenni Reid | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The European Union must avoid a harmful decoupling of global trade as it mulls tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and other goods, the bloc's economic chief said Wednesday. "But this is not bringing us to a theory of decoupling of global trade, which would be a disaster for both parts of the decoupling," he said. "The characteristic of the EU economy is to be more open, more influenced by trade, and less by only internal consumption. This is the reason, the economic reason, why it is in the interest of the European Union to keep the doors of trade open." Meanwhile, several EU nations are nervous about potential Chinese retaliatory trade measures hitting important domestic industries, from German automotives to French cognac.

Persons: Paolo Gentiloni, CNBC's Silvia Amaro, Gentiloni Organizations: European, European Union, CNBC Locations: European Union, Europe, China, EVs, U.S, Russia, Ukraine

☆ A half-million school buses across US could become an EV battery powerhouse feeding the grid
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Eric Rosenbaum | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The company's goal is to add 10,000 bidirectional EV school buses across the U.S. with 300 gigawatt hours of energy available to power grids each year. In effect, instead of the one-way charge into the vehicle, the school buses will be able to send their battery power back to the grid through Zum charging infrastructure. The roughly 500,000 school buses are mostly diesel, contributing to emissions. Ram Ambatipudi, senior vice president of business development at EV Connect, which provides EV charging solutions, said the school bus model is one of the most promising in the area of using EV battery storage in a bidirectional nature. "The low-hanging fruit from what I've seen is the school bus model," Ambatipudi said.

Persons: Ritu Narayan, Ram Ambatipudi, Ambatipudi, It's Organizations: San, San Francisco Unified, Los Angeles Unified, Oakland Unified, EV Connect, Ford Locations: California, San Francisco, Oakland, California , Colorado , Connecticut , Illinois, Maryland , Massachusetts , Missouri , Nebraska , Pennsylvania, Tennessee , Texas, Washington , Utah, Virginia, U.S

Six Flags stock has ticked up nearly 7% in 2024. The analyst reiterated an overweight rating on the stock as well as a $1,200 per share price target, implying more than 31% upside from Tuesday's close. The analyst has a buy rating on Nvidia with a $1,150 per share price target, or about 26% upside ahead. He also raised his price target on U.S.-listed shares to $5.40 per share from $4.80, though the new forecast calls for a 6% decline over the next year. NIO YTD mountain NIO YTD Lai had downgraded Nio to underweight in February due to slowing sales momentum.

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☆ Americans have been driving these Chinese-built cars for years — and Biden's tariffs likely won't impact them
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Benjamin Zhang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewOf the more than 15 million cars sold in the US last year, none wore the badge of a Chinese car brand. With the government's existing 27.5% tariffs on Chinese-made cars and Tuesday's new 100% tariffs on Chinese-made EVs imported to the US, the situation isn't likely to change anytime soon. AdvertisementAccording to Automotive News data, US consumers purchased more than 104,000 Chinese-made vehicles in 2023, up 45% from 2022. Americans bought another 28,000 Chinese-made cars during the first quarter of 2024. Here's a closer look at the Chinese-made cars on sale in the US.

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☆ Why Biden’s monster EV tariffs could inflame a Europe-China trade war
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Hanna Ziady | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

It’s a very different matter in Europe — by far the biggest export market for Chinese EV manufacturers. EU tariffs could backfireAccording to Citi, the EU accounted for 36% of Chinese EV exports last year, more than the next five largest markets combined. By contrast, the United States currently receives just 1.1% of China’s EV exports. For BYD, China’s biggest EV maker, the tariffs would likely have to be even higher to be effective, they add. “I’d say we are entering a very tense period in terms of trade interactions and trade defense,” she added.

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