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Autonomous Vehicles News 26 January 2026 - 6 February 2026

Uber stock slides as jury verdict adds legal risk, even with fresh robotaxi push

Uber stock slides as jury verdict adds legal risk, even with fresh robotaxi push

A U.S. jury ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million in the first of over 3,000 lawsuits alleging sexual assault by drivers. Uber shares fell 1.5% to $74.08 by midday Friday. The company and WeRide announced plans to deploy at least 1,200 robotaxis in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Riyadh, pending regulatory approval. CFO Prashanth Mahendra‑Rajah will depart on Feb. 16.
6 February 2026
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Uber stock sinks after earnings outlook miss as CFO change and robotaxi push hit focus

Uber stock sinks after earnings outlook miss as CFO change and robotaxi push hit focus

Uber shares fell about 5% to $73.92 in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company issued a first-quarter profit forecast below analyst expectations and announced CFO Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah will step down. Uber projected adjusted EPS of 65–72 cents, missing the 76-cent consensus. The company signaled a higher 2026 tax rate and plans to expand autonomous vehicle deployments.
5 February 2026
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Uber shares slide after earnings miss: cheap rides squeeze margins as robotaxi bets grow

Uber shares slide after earnings miss: cheap rides squeeze margins as robotaxi bets grow

Uber missed Q4 earnings estimates and projected Q1 adjusted EPS below forecasts, sending shares down over 8% premarket. Q4 revenue rose 20% to $14.37 billion, with trips and gross bookings each up 22%. CFO Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah will step down. Uber flagged a UK accounting change that will reduce reported mobility revenue margins.
4 February 2026
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Uber stock snaps a five-day slide as Waabi robotaxi pact draws focus ahead of earnings

Uber stock snaps a five-day slide as Waabi robotaxi pact draws focus ahead of earnings

Uber shares rose 2.4% to $81.70 Thursday, ending a five-day slide, and held steady after hours. Waabi announced an exclusive robotaxi deal with Uber, targeting a rollout of 25,000 vehicles, with funding tied to project milestones. Uber will report fourth-quarter and full-year earnings on Feb. 4. Trading volume topped 26.7 million shares, above the 50-day average.
30 January 2026
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Uber stock rises as Waabi robotaxi deal puts autonomy back in focus

Uber stock rises as Waabi robotaxi deal puts autonomy back in focus

Uber shares rose 2.7% to $81.93 Thursday after reports of a $500 million investment plan in Canadian self-driving startup Waabi, aiming to deploy 25,000 robotaxis in Uber’s fleet. Waabi said it raised $1 billion, including Uber’s milestone-based funding. Lyft gained 3.8%, while Tesla fell 2.5%. Uber will report Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 4.
29 January 2026
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Uber stock drops 1.8% — Waabi robotaxi deal and Dutch driver ruling set up earnings test

Uber stock drops 1.8% — Waabi robotaxi deal and Dutch driver ruling set up earnings test

Uber shares fell 1.8% to $79.78 Wednesday, underperforming a flat S&P 500. A Dutch court ruled Uber drivers can be classified as self-employed, reversing a 2021 decision. Uber pledged up to $250 million to Waabi, aiming to deploy at least 25,000 robotaxis on its platform. Investors weighed regulatory and automation developments ahead of Uber’s Feb. 4 earnings report.
29 January 2026
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Uber stock slides as robotaxi partner Waabi raises $1B and Uber rolls out AV Labs

Uber stock slides as robotaxi partner Waabi raises $1B and Uber rolls out AV Labs

Uber shares fell 1.4% to $80.09 Wednesday as Waabi announced a $750 million funding round and a deal to deploy over 25,000 robotaxis on Uber’s platform. Uber also launched “AV Labs” to collect real-world driving data for autonomous vehicle partners. Investors are watching for Uber’s upcoming quarterly report. Lyft and DoorDash shares also slipped.
28 January 2026
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Uber stock price slips after AV Labs launch as Stifel trims target on robotaxi risk

Uber stock price slips after AV Labs launch as Stifel trims target on robotaxi risk

Uber shares fell 0.9% to $81.24 Tuesday after the company launched AV Labs to accelerate autonomous vehicle development and faced new legal and regulatory pressures. An Amsterdam court ruled Uber drivers can be treated as self-employed, reversing a 2021 decision. Lyft dropped 2.4%. Uber’s Q4 earnings call is scheduled for February 4.
28 January 2026
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Uber stock slips as Dutch driver ruling and new AV Labs put regulation, robotaxis back in focus

Uber stock slips as Dutch driver ruling and new AV Labs put regulation, robotaxis back in focus

Uber shares fell 0.6% to $81.51 Tuesday after touching $79.88. An Amsterdam court ruled some Uber drivers qualify as self-employed, reversing a 2021 decision. Uber also launched AV Labs to supply real-world driving data to autonomous-vehicle partners. Labor union FNV criticized the court’s ruling and may appeal.
27 January 2026
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Tesla stock treads water ahead of earnings as Musk’s robotaxi bet looms

Tesla stock treads water ahead of earnings as Musk’s robotaxi bet looms

Tesla shares slipped 0.1% to $434.76 late Tuesday morning, trailing gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100. The company is set to report fourth-quarter results after markets close Wednesday, with investors awaiting updates on robotaxi deployment and Full Self-Driving progress. General Motors surged 9%, while Rivian fell 3% in volatile trading among auto stocks.
27 January 2026
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Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

7 February 2026
Aye Finance raised Rs 454.5 crore from 19 anchor investors ahead of its Feb 9 IPO, pricing shares at the top of a Rs 122–129 range. The company’s profit fell 40% to Rs 64.3 crore in the six months to September as bad loans rose to 4.85%. The IPO values Aye at about Rs 3,200 crore, below its last private round. Major investors include Nippon Life India and Goldman Sachs funds.
BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

7 February 2026
British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.2% at 4,609 pence Friday, near a 52-week high. The company disclosed further share buybacks and management share purchases ahead of its Feb. 12 full-year results. BAT bought 121,668 shares for cancellation on Feb. 5. Investors await updates on nicotine alternatives and cash returns.
Anglo American share price slips as BofA turns neutral after copper outlook cut

Anglo American share price slips as BofA turns neutral after copper outlook cut

7 February 2026
Anglo American shares closed down 0.75% at 3,435 pence Friday after BofA Global Research downgraded the miner to “neutral” and raised its price target to 3,600 pence. Anglo cut its 2026 copper production guidance and warned of continued weakness at De Beers. The company expects $200 million in charges tied to its Chile copper operations in the second half of 2025.
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