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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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Stock Market Today

iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

7 February 2026
iFAST shares fell 3.2% to S$9.64 in heavy trading Friday, closing near the day’s low as investors awaited FY2025 results due Feb. 12. The stock is about 13% below its 52-week high. iFAST recently agreed to buy a 30% stake in Financial Alliance for S$19.6 million, pending regulatory approval. Assets under administration stood at S$30.62 billion as of Sept. 30.
Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

7 February 2026
Sembcorp shares closed at S$6.05 on Friday, down 0.33%, as Singapore’s STI dropped 0.8%. Shareholders approved the A$6.5 billion Alinta Energy takeover on Jan 30, but the deal still faces regulatory and closing conditions. Sembcorp will release FY2025 results on Feb 25 before market open. Trading volume reached about 4.3 million shares.
Hongkong Land share price drops 4% despite fresh buyback — what investors watch next

Hongkong Land share price drops 4% despite fresh buyback — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Hongkong Land shares fell 4.2% to US$8.18 in Singapore on Friday after the company disclosed a buyback of 170,000 shares at US$8.5252 each on Feb. 5, with plans to cancel them. The drop followed a volatile week marked by a new Singapore real estate fund launch and an expanded buyback programme. Investors are watching for the group’s annual results on March 5.
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