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Autonomous Vehicles 29 December 2025 - 9 January 2026

Tesla stock rises as Nvidia CES robotaxi deals put autonomy race back in focus

Tesla stock rises as Nvidia CES robotaxi deals put autonomy race back in focus

Tesla shares rose about 1% to $435.80 Friday morning, outperforming the Nasdaq-tracking ETF after CES announcements highlighted new self-driving partnerships and Nvidia’s expanded automotive AI platform. Investors are focused on Tesla’s January 28 earnings for updates on autonomy progress and robotaxi timelines.
9 January 2026
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Ford stock jumps on Piper Sandler upgrade as “eyes-off” driving plan sharpens focus

Ford stock jumps on Piper Sandler upgrade as “eyes-off” driving plan sharpens focus

Ford shares jumped 4.8% to $14.40 premarket Thursday after Piper Sandler upgraded the stock and raised its price target. Ford announced it will launch Level 3 “eyes-off” driver assistance in 2028, with details on pricing still undecided. Trading volume doubled recent averages. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report and Ford’s Feb. 10 earnings update.
9 January 2026
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Uber stock gets a CES jolt as Lucid-Nuro robotaxi plan takes shape

Uber stock gets a CES jolt as Lucid-Nuro robotaxi plan takes shape

Uber shares rose 0.8% to $86.19 Wednesday after the company and partners Lucid and Nuro showcased a new robotaxi program at CES in Las Vegas. On-road testing began last month, with a Bay Area launch expected later this year. Lucid closed a $300 million investment from Uber in September to deploy up to 20,000 robotaxis over six years. Uber has not set a date for its next earnings report, but Nasdaq lists Feb. 4.
8 January 2026
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Uber stock price forecast: Robotaxi debut, analyst targets and the next catalysts for UBER

Uber stock price forecast: Robotaxi debut, analyst targets and the next catalysts for UBER

Uber shares rose 0.7% to $86.10 after unveiling a robotaxi with Lucid and Nuro at CES in Las Vegas. Wall Street remains divided on how quickly robotaxis could affect Uber’s margins, with price targets ranging from $73 to $110. Autonomous on-road testing began in December, with service launch planned in the Bay Area in late 2026. Investors await U.S. jobs data Jan. 9 and Uber’s earnings, expected Feb. 4.
7 January 2026
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Uber stock gains as CES robotaxi testing update puts autonomy back in focus

Uber stock gains as CES robotaxi testing update puts autonomy back in focus

Uber shares rose 1.7% to $87.03 in midday New York trading after unveiling a robotaxi partnership with Lucid and Nuro at CES. The companies began autonomous road testing in December and plan a San Francisco Bay Area launch later in 2026. Lucid shares fell 5%, while Nvidia gained 1.6%. Investors are watching for regulatory updates and Uber’s February earnings report.
7 January 2026
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Nvidia rolls out Rubin chips and Alpamayo AI models for autonomous vehicles — what it just announced at CES

Nvidia rolls out Rubin chips and Alpamayo AI models for autonomous vehicles — what it just announced at CES

Nvidia announced its Vera Rubin AI chips are in full production, promising a fivefold increase in computing power over previous models. The company also launched Alpamayo, open-source software for autonomous driving, and said Rubin-based products will ship in late 2026. Aeva’s 4D lidar was selected as a reference sensor for Nvidia’s DRIVE Hyperion platform. CEO Jensen Huang unveiled the news at CES in Las Vegas.
7 January 2026
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Aurora Innovation stock jumps 10% premarket as Amazon AWS, Aumovio deal spotlights driverless trucks

Aurora Innovation stock jumps 10% premarket as Amazon AWS, Aumovio deal spotlights driverless trucks

Aurora Innovation shares jumped about 10% to $4.40 in premarket trading Wednesday after AWS and Aumovio expanded a partnership tied to Aurora’s autonomous trucks. AWS will become Aumovio’s preferred cloud provider, with new AI tools set for Aurora’s planned driverless truck deployment in 2027. Traders are watching if the stock can hold above $4 ahead of mid-February earnings.
7 January 2026
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Uber stock jumps after CES robotaxi debut with Lucid, Nuro as AV race heats up

Uber stock jumps after CES robotaxi debut with Lucid, Nuro as AV race heats up

Uber shares rose 5% to $84.93 Tuesday after unveiling a production-ready robotaxi with Lucid and Nuro at CES. Testing began in December, with a Bay Area launch planned later this year. The move follows a downgrade to “sell” by Melius Research, which cited rising competition in autonomous vehicles.
6 January 2026
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Uber stock hit by Melius “Sell” call as robotaxi threat sharpens; Wolfe sets $110 target

Uber stock hit by Melius “Sell” call as robotaxi threat sharpens; Wolfe sets $110 target

Uber shares fell 1.9% to $81.30 after Melius Research downgraded the stock to “sell” with a $73 target, citing rising robotaxi competition. Wolfe Research set a $110 target. Investors are watching 2026 robotaxi timelines ahead of Uber’s next earnings, expected Feb. 4. Lyft shares dropped 2.8%.
6 January 2026
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Alphabet (Google) Class C stock (GOOG) slips as Texas privacy fee award and CES put Waymo in focus

Alphabet (Google) Class C stock (GOOG) slips as Texas privacy fee award and CES put Waymo in focus

Alphabet’s non-voting Class C shares fell 0.7% to $315.13 on Tuesday, underperforming as the Nasdaq 100 rose. Texas awarded $156 million in legal fees tied to a $1.375 billion Google privacy settlement, according to Reuters. Investors tracked CES news on AI chips and autonomous driving, with Alphabet’s Waymo in focus.
6 January 2026
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AEVA stock jumps 25% premarket after Nvidia DRIVE Hyperion win, Omni LiDAR launch at CES 2026

AEVA stock jumps 25% premarket after Nvidia DRIVE Hyperion win, Omni LiDAR launch at CES 2026

Aeva shares surged 24.6% to $16.31 in premarket trading after announcing its 4D lidar was selected for Nvidia’s DRIVE Hyperion platform at CES. The company also introduced its Omni short-range lidar sensor, developed with LG Innotek, with customer pilots set for late 2026. Investors await further details on customers and production timelines during CES.
6 January 2026
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Uber stock slides as CES robotaxi debut collides with fresh Wall Street downgrade

Uber stock slides as CES robotaxi debut collides with fresh Wall Street downgrade

Uber, Lucid, and Nuro unveiled a production-ready robotaxi at CES, aiming for a Bay Area launch in 2026. Uber shares fell 2.6% to $80.74 after Melius Research downgraded the stock to Sell, citing increased competition in autonomous vehicles. The robotaxi uses Lucid’s Gravity SUV and Nuro’s Level 4 system, with on-road testing underway since December.
6 January 2026
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Uber stock gets a sell call as robotaxi race heats up in 2026

Uber stock gets a sell call as robotaxi race heats up in 2026

Melius Research downgraded Uber to sell, citing rising competition from autonomous-vehicle firms like Tesla and Waymo, and set a $73 price target below the stock’s $82.86 last trade. Uber shares rose 1.4% in premarket trading Monday. Investors are watching whether robotaxis will scale quickly enough to reshape ride-hailing economics in 2026. Some analysts remain bullish on Uber’s ability to adapt as fleets go driverless.
5 January 2026
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Tesla stock forecast 2026: Baird sticks with $548 target as robotaxi milestones loom

Tesla stock forecast 2026: Baird sticks with $548 target as robotaxi milestones loom

Baird reaffirmed a $548 price target for Tesla, citing robotaxi progress and regulatory developments as key 2026 drivers. Tesla posted analyst delivery estimates showing a dip to 1.64 million vehicles in 2025, with only a slight rebound in 2026. BYD is set to surpass Tesla in annual EV sales, intensifying competition. Tesla shares last traded at $449.72, down about 1%.
1 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Australian Shares Dip as US-Iran Truce Wavers, Oil Prices Bounce
    April 8, 2026, 11:27 PM EDT. Australian shares stumbled Thursday, with the S&P/ASX200 edging down 0.04% to 8,947.9, following Wednesday's best session in a year. Market sentiment cooled amid fading hopes for a US-Iran ceasefire, as the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz reportedly closed again, a claim denied by the White House. Energy stocks rebounded 2.3%, led by Woodside's 3.3% gain, tracking rising oil prices. However, the raw materials sector retreated 0.9%, with major miners BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue shedding gains. Copper miner Sandfire Resources dropped almost 4% after a production downgrade. Packaging firm Orora slumped over 17% due to Middle East conflict disruptions. Banking stocks offered support, with NAB and other lenders advancing, lifting the financial sector by 0.7%. Market caution persists amid ongoing regional tensions.

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Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

8 April 2026
IREN shares rose 1.8% to $35.74 Wednesday as investors assessed its $6 billion share program and shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. The company’s revenue fell to $184.7 million last quarter, with a net loss of $155.4 million. IREN recently announced a five-year, $9.7 billion AI cloud deal with Microsoft. Options trading volume hit 103,000 contracts Tuesday, with sentiment described as mixed.
Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

8 April 2026
Amazon closed at $213.77 Tuesday, with BNP Paribas maintaining a $320 price target, citing strong AI demand despite Amazon’s planned $200 billion capex for 2026. The company’s February forecast of higher spending sent shares down 11.5% after hours, even as AWS revenue rose 24% to $35.6 billion in the December quarter. Alphabet and Microsoft are also ramping up AI infrastructure spending.
Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

8 April 2026
The Sensex surged 2,946 points to 77,562.90 on Wednesday, its best day in five years, as a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and steady RBI rates pushed Indian markets higher. Brent crude fell 14.4% to $93.49 a barrel, easing pressure on the rupee, which rose 0.5% to 92.58 per dollar. All 16 major sectors gained, led by financials and auto stocks. The RBI kept its repo rate at 5.25% and forecast slower growth ahead.
Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

8 April 2026
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. increased its Netflix stake by 1,141.9% to 29,074 shares in Q4, while Ethos Capital Management disclosed a new 19,610-share position worth $1.84 million. The moves come ahead of Netflix’s April 16 earnings report and follow a Goldman Sachs upgrade to Buy with a $120 target. Insiders Reed Hastings and Greg Peters sold shares earlier this year under preset trading plans. Netflix last traded at $98.82.
Alphabet Stock (GOOG, GOOGL) Faces Split Fund Bets Ahead of Earnings After Fresh 13F Reports

Alphabet Stock (GOOG, GOOGL) Faces Split Fund Bets Ahead of Earnings After Fresh 13F Reports

8 April 2026
Zevenbergen Capital increased its Alphabet Class A share holdings by 27.4% in Q4, while Lombard Odier and Empirical Wealth Management reduced their Class C positions, according to April 7 filings. Alphabet will report first-quarter results on April 29. GOOG and GOOGL traded near $304 before Wednesday’s U.S. open. The filings reflect holdings as of December 31 and may not show current positions.
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