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Tesla Stock Price Today: TSLA Holds Gains After U.S. Confirms $4.3 Billion LG Battery Deal

Tesla Stock Price Today: TSLA Holds Gains After U.S. Confirms $4.3 Billion LG Battery Deal

Tesla and LG Energy Solution signed a $4.3 billion deal to build a lithium iron phosphate battery-cell plant in Lansing, Michigan, with production set for 2027. Tesla shares rose to $396.35 midday Tuesday after the U.S. government confirmed the agreement. The new facility will supply batteries for Tesla’s Megapack 3 systems. Tesla faces negative cash flow forecasts and unresolved supply issues despite growth in its energy storage business.
NIO Stock Today: Shares Slip After Three-Day Rally as Profit Turnaround Faces First Test

NIO Stock Today: Shares Slip After Three-Day Rally as Profit Turnaround Faces First Test

NIO Inc. shares slipped 0.7% to $5.99 in U.S. trading Tuesday after posting its first quarterly profit, with net income of RMB282.7 million on a 75.9% revenue jump. Fourth-quarter deliveries rose 71.7% to 124,807 vehicles. CEO William Bin Li warned a chip shortage could raise costs or halt production. NIO must deliver 32,000 to 35,000 vehicles in March to meet its first-quarter target.
Nio Stock Climbs Again After HSBC Upgrade as First-Ever Profit Reshapes 2026 Outlook

Nio Stock Climbs Again After HSBC Upgrade as First-Ever Profit Reshapes 2026 Outlook

Nio shares climbed to $6.14 in New York after HSBC upgraded the Chinese EV maker and raised its price target to $6.80. Nio posted a Q4 net profit of 122.4 million yuan on revenue of 34.65 billion yuan, with vehicle margin at 18.1%. The company guided Q1 deliveries of 80,000 to 83,000 vehicles, up nearly double from a year earlier. CEO William Li warned chip shortages and higher costs could disrupt production.
Rivian Stock Price Falls Again After R2 SUV Reveal Raises Pressure on 2026 Growth

Rivian Stock Price Falls Again After R2 SUV Reveal Raises Pressure on 2026 Growth

Rivian shares fell 2.8% to $14.86 after the company priced its first R2 SUV at $57,990, higher than the $45,000 entry model promised for late 2027. The rollout starts with a high-performance trim this spring, with cheaper versions delayed. Rivian reported a $3.65 billion net loss on $5.39 billion revenue in 2025 and expects up to $2.05 billion in capital spending this year.
Ford Stock Falls Today as Honda’s EV Charge Rekindles Doubts Over Ford Turnaround

Ford Stock Falls Today as Honda’s EV Charge Rekindles Doubts Over Ford Turnaround

Ford shares fell 2% to $11.80 Friday, underperforming a Wall Street rebound, after renewed scrutiny of its $19.5 billion EV writedown and ongoing industry losses. The stock remains pressured by a $11.1 billion fourth-quarter net loss, higher tariffs, and rising oil prices. Ford plans new hybrids and a $30,000 EV pickup, but faces questions on affordability and upcoming safety hearings on BlueCruise crashes.
Tesla Stock Price Today: TSLA Rises on UK Power License, Even as Delivery Warnings Mount

Tesla Stock Price Today: TSLA Rises on UK Power License, Even as Delivery Warnings Mount

Tesla shares rose 0.6% to $397.41 Friday after Britain approved Tesla Energy Ventures as an electricity supplier. Analysts cut 2026 vehicle delivery growth forecasts to 3.8% and now expect about $5.19 billion in negative free cash flow. Tesla reported $44.06 billion in cash at the end of 2025 but plans over $20 billion in capital spending this year. UK Tesla vehicle sales fell 8.9% in 2025.
Tesla Stock Slips Despite China Sales Jump as Wall Street Cuts 2026 Forecasts

Tesla Stock Slips Despite China Sales Jump as Wall Street Cuts 2026 Forecasts

Tesla shares dropped 0.6% to $405.35 Thursday after warnings about 2026 deliveries and cash burn, despite a 91% jump in February China-made sales. Analysts now expect Tesla’s free cash flow to turn negative in 2026, with Wall Street forecasting a $5.19 billion deficit. The company plans over $20 billion in capital spending this year. Delivery growth forecasts for 2026 have been halved to 3.8%.
NIO Stock Jumps After First Quarterly Profit as Strong Forecast Tests China EV Skeptics

NIO Stock Jumps After First Quarterly Profit as Strong Forecast Tests China EV Skeptics

NIO reported its first quarterly net profit, posting 282.7 million yuan for Q4, compared to a 7.11 billion yuan loss a year earlier. Quarterly revenue jumped 75.9% to 34.65 billion yuan, with deliveries up 71.7% to 124,807 vehicles. Shares rose 15.2% after the results beat analyst forecasts. NIO expects Q1 revenue of up to 25.18 billion yuan and deliveries of up to 83,000 vehicles.
Tesla Faces Fresh Robotaxi Pressure as Zoox Expands and Safety Scrutiny Builds

Tesla Faces Fresh Robotaxi Pressure as Zoox Expands and Safety Scrutiny Builds

Amazon’s Zoox will expand robotaxi testing to Dallas and Phoenix, challenging Tesla’s lead in Austin. U.S. auto-safety officials open a national forum Tuesday on regulating driverless vehicles. Tesla began driverless rides in Austin in January but has not tested autonomous vehicles in California for six years. Waymo currently provides about 400,000 weekly rides and has logged 200 million driverless miles.
NIO Inc Earnings Preview: China EV Maker Faces Crucial Margin Test After Rare Profit Alert

NIO Inc Earnings Preview: China EV Maker Faces Crucial Margin Test After Rare Profit Alert

NIO will report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results before U.S. markets open Tuesday, after forecasting its first quarterly adjusted operating profit of 700 million to 1.2 billion yuan. February deliveries jumped 57.6% year-on-year to 20,797 vehicles. NIO recalled 246,229 vehicles in February over a software issue. Shares closed at $4.87 on Monday.
Tesla’s UK Sales Slide 37% as BYD Surges — a Fresh Headache for Elon Musk

Tesla’s UK Sales Slide 37% as BYD Surges — a Fresh Headache for Elon Musk

Tesla’s UK registrations dropped 37% in February, while BYD’s rose 83% to 2,154, according to SMMT. Tesla’s market share slipped to 2.69% as the overall UK market grew 7.2%. An EU filing showed Stellantis, Toyota, and Subaru are not in Tesla’s planned 2026 CO2 compliance pool. At Tesla’s Berlin plant, IG Metall won 13 of 37 works council seats, short of a majority.
Tesla stock price jumps on Bank of America upgrade as Europe sales slump and carbon credits loom

Tesla stock price jumps on Bank of America upgrade as Europe sales slump and carbon credits loom

Tesla shares rose 3.4% to $406.10 on Wednesday after Bank of America reinstated coverage with a buy rating and a $460 price target. UK sales fell 45% in February, while an EU filing showed Stellantis, Toyota, and Subaru have not joined Tesla’s 2026 carbon-credit pool. IG Metall failed to win a majority on the works council at Tesla’s German plant.
Tesla’s EU carbon-credit pool just lost Stellantis, Toyota and Subaru for 2026, filings show

Tesla’s EU carbon-credit pool just lost Stellantis, Toyota and Subaru for 2026, filings show

Stellantis, Toyota, and Subaru have not joined Tesla’s 2026 EU carbon-credit pool, an EU filing showed, though all three participated in 2025. Stellantis said it may opt in later; Toyota called pooling decisions premature. The EU now allows carmakers to average CO2 targets over 2025–2027. Tesla’s regulatory credit revenue fell 28% to $1.99 billion in 2025.

Stock Market Today

  • McDonald's Viral Marketing Boosts NYSE:MCD but Tests Sustained Growth
    April 12, 2026, 7:02 AM EDT. McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski's viral tasting of the Big Arch burger and the KPop Demon Hunters meal have sparked strong social media buzz and collectible demand. McDonald's stock (NYSE:MCD) closed at $305.68, showing multi-year returns of 13.4% over three years and 46.9% over five years. Short-term performance remains modest with a 0.8% year-to-date gain. These cultural moments highlight risks and opportunities in converting pop culture relevance into lasting customer growth. Investors should watch whether McDonald's can leverage these viral events into sustained traffic without reputational damage, especially given ongoing pressure on lower-income customer segments. The company's marketing pushes, focused on menu innovation, value, and digital engagement, remain critical as rivals engage publicly in the social media spotlight.

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Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

12 April 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.4% to $71,707 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a deal. Spot bitcoin ETFs logged net inflows last week, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading Friday’s buying. Morgan Stanley launched its MSBT fund on April 8, the first Wall Street bank to debut a bitcoin ETF. U.S. inflation data showed headline CPI up 3.3% in March, while core CPI rose 2.6%.
XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

12 April 2026
XRP slipped about 1% to $1.33 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad ended without a deal, pressuring crypto markets. The token traded in a narrow range, with bitcoin and ether also weaker. XRP’s market cap stands at $81.7 billion, with $1.96 billion in daily volume. The token remains 63.5% below its all-time high.
Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

12 April 2026
Spot gold steadied at $4,761.79 an ounce Friday after a third weekly gain, with U.S. futures at $4,787.40. The dollar posted its biggest weekly drop since January, making gold cheaper for non-U.S. buyers. U.S.-Iran talks ended without a deal, keeping geopolitical risks high. China’s central bank increased gold reserves for a 17th month, reaching 74.38 million ounces.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 12.04.2026

12 April 2026
Futu Holdings (FUTU) rose 10.2% in the past week but trades 13.4% below its January level. Shares closed at $154.50, while analysts estimate intrinsic value at $245.48. The company posted a 92.2% return over 12 months. Valuation models indicate earnings exceed risk costs, supporting long-term growth projections.
India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

11 April 2026
Lockheed Martin said it is not in direct talks with India over the F-35, clarifying that any approach must go through official U.S. and Indian channels under the Foreign Military Sales process. Indian officials confirmed no formal discussions on acquiring the F-35 have begun. India recently approved a $40 billion military upgrade, including other fighter jets, while Lockheed’s F-21 remains in a separate competition.
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