NIO stock (NYSE: NIO) ends down again as China car outlook flattens — what to watch next
New York, Jan 10, 2026, 08:34 EST — Market closed NIO Inc’s U.S.-listed shares dropped again on Friday, slipping 1.9% to $4.64. The Chinese EV manufacturer underperformed as broader markets gained, with its ADRs now roughly 42% off the 52-week peak. Uncertainty around China’s demand outlook weighed on the stock heading into the weekend. (MarketWatch) China’s car sales are forecast to hold steady in 2026, following a 3.9% increase last year, according to the China Passenger Car Association on Friday. Sales of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles—those running partly or fully on electricity—jumped 17.6% in 2025, a slowdown from 40.7%