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Rivian Replaces Nvidia With Its Own AI Chip as Hands-Free Driving Expands: What It Means for the R2 and RIVN Stock in 2026

Rivian Replaces Nvidia With Its Own AI Chip as Hands-Free Driving Expands: What It Means for the R2 and RIVN Stock in 2026

Rivian will replace Nvidia’s Drive Orin chips with its own RAP1 autonomy processor in future vehicles, aiming for tighter control over cost and technology. The custom chip, built by TSMC, will power Rivian’s next-gen driver assistance systems. Wall Street responded with analyst upgrades, citing autonomy and vertical integration as key factors. Comparisons with Nvidia’s performance remain complex due to differing technical metrics.
Rivian Stock (RIVN) Surges on AI, Autonomy, and R2 Momentum: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 19, 2025)

Rivian Stock (RIVN) Surges on AI, Autonomy, and R2 Momentum: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 19, 2025)

Rivian shares climbed to $20.28 on Dec. 19, 2025, after Baird upgraded the stock to Buy and raised its price target to $25, citing autonomy investments and the upcoming R2 model. The move followed Rivian’s Autonomy & AI Day, where the company unveiled a custom self-driving chip and a paid driver-assist service. Investors remain focused on Rivian’s ability to scale software and control costs.
EV Stocks Today (Dec. 19, 2025): Tesla, Rivian, Lucid in Focus as Softer Inflation Lifts Rate-Cut Hopes in Premarket

EV Stocks Today (Dec. 19, 2025): Tesla, Rivian, Lucid in Focus as Softer Inflation Lifts Rate-Cut Hopes in Premarket

Rivian shares surged about 15% premarket Friday after Baird upgraded the stock to Buy and raised its price target, citing optimism over the upcoming R2 platform and autonomy efforts. U.S. inflation data came in below expectations, pushing S&P 500 futures up 0.3% and Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.4% as of 03:30 a.m. ET. Regulatory scrutiny and policy uncertainty remain headwinds for the EV sector.
EV Stocks Today: Tesla, Rivian and Lucid Rally at Noon as Soft Inflation Fuels Risk‑On Trade — Key News, Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

EV Stocks Today: Tesla, Rivian and Lucid Rally at Noon as Soft Inflation Fuels Risk‑On Trade — Key News, Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

Tesla rose 4.7% to $489.28 by noon ET Thursday, leading U.S. EV stocks higher after a softer-than-expected inflation report pushed Treasury yields down. Rivian gained 7.3% after an analyst upgrade, while Lucid climbed 6.6%. General Motors and Ford advanced as legacy automakers adjusted EV strategies amid shifting demand and policy signals.
18 December 2025
EV Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Tesla Slides After Record High, QuantumScape’s Automaker Deal Steals the Spotlight, Ford Signals EV Pullback

EV Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Tesla Slides After Record High, QuantumScape’s Automaker Deal Steals the Spotlight, Ford Signals EV Pullback

Tesla hit a record intraday high before falling 4.6% to $467.26 as tech stocks slid on renewed AI concerns. QuantumScape announced a joint development deal with a top global automaker. Ford canceled a European battery supply agreement with LG Energy Solution. The Nasdaq closed down 1.8%, dragging most U.S.-listed EV stocks lower.
EV Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Tesla’s California Autopilot Case, Ford’s $6.5B Battery Deal Exit, and Fresh Catalysts for EVgo, QuantumScape, Rivian, and Lucid

EV Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Tesla’s California Autopilot Case, Ford’s $6.5B Battery Deal Exit, and Fresh Catalysts for EVgo, QuantumScape, Rivian, and Lucid

Tesla shares fell 2.5% to $477.59 by midday after California’s DMV paused a 30-day suspension of the company’s sales and manufacturing licenses over “Autopilot” marketing. Ford dropped 2.1% after scrapping a major battery supply deal. Rivian and QuantumScape rose 1.3% and 3%, respectively. Broader EV stocks moved on regulatory and policy headlines.
Rivian Stock (RIVN) News Today: AI Autonomy Push, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 16, 2025

Rivian Stock (RIVN) News Today: AI Autonomy Push, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 16, 2025

Rivian shares traded near $17.84 on Dec. 16 after unveiling a proprietary autonomy processor and outlining new AI-driven driver assistance plans. The company’s Autonomy+ package, priced at $2,500 or $49.99/month, launches in early 2026. Rivian’s system supports LiDAR, contrasting with Tesla’s approach. Wall Street remains divided on 2026 expectations.
EV Stocks Today: Tesla Near Record High on Driverless Robotaxi Tests as Ford’s $19.5B EV Reset and a Charging Lawsuit Jolt the Sector (Dec. 16, 2025)

EV Stocks Today: Tesla Near Record High on Driverless Robotaxi Tests as Ford’s $19.5B EV Reset and a Charging Lawsuit Jolt the Sector (Dec. 16, 2025)

Tesla shares rose 0.5% to $477.89 intraday Tuesday, nearing record highs after Elon Musk confirmed testing of robotaxis without safety monitors. Broader EV stocks fell, with Rivian down 3.9%, Lucid off 4.0%, and ChargePoint sliding 6.4%, as investors weighed Ford’s strategy shift and policy uncertainty on charging infrastructure. General Motors slipped 0.7%; Ford was flat.
Rivian Stock (RIVN) After Hours Today (Dec. 15, 2025): What’s Driving the Move and What to Watch Before Tomorrow’s Open

Rivian Stock (RIVN) After Hours Today (Dec. 15, 2025): What’s Driving the Move and What to Watch Before Tomorrow’s Open

Rivian shares closed Monday at $18.70, up 1.52%, then slipped 0.37% to $18.63 after hours. Trading volume reached about 62.1 million shares. Goldman Sachs raised its price target to $16, while Evercore ISI reiterated an $18 target and Outperform rating. Investors continued to react to Rivian’s recent Autonomy & AI Day and analyst updates.
Rivian Stock (RIVN) Today: December 15, 2025 News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Autonomy & AI Means for the Next Move

Rivian Stock (RIVN) Today: December 15, 2025 News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Autonomy & AI Means for the Next Move

Rivian shares traded around $18.70 on December 15, 2025, near multi-month highs after its first Autonomy & AI Day and a wave of analyst price-target changes. The company revealed a custom autonomy chip and subscription package, shifting attention to software revenue. Analyst opinions split on Rivian’s prospects, while technical momentum indicators improved sharply.
Rivian Stock (RIVN) News, Forecasts and Analysis on Dec. 14, 2025: Autonomy & AI Day, Analyst Upgrades, and What Investors Should Watch Next

Rivian Stock (RIVN) News, Forecasts and Analysis on Dec. 14, 2025: Autonomy & AI Day, Analyst Upgrades, and What Investors Should Watch Next

Rivian shares closed Friday, Dec. 12 at $18.42, up about 12% after unveiling its first custom self-driving chip and a new Autonomy+ subscription package. The company is shifting away from Nvidia processors, using chips produced by TSMC. An over-the-air update will expand hands-free driving coverage to 3.5 million miles of U.S. roads. The stock rebounded sharply after initial losses on the autonomy news.
Rivian Stock (RIVN) News, Forecasts and Analysis: Autonomy & AI Catalyst, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 14, 2025)

Rivian Stock (RIVN) News, Forecasts and Analysis: Autonomy & AI Catalyst, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 14, 2025)

Rivian shares jumped 12.11% Friday to $18.42 after the company unveiled new AI and autonomy features, including its own custom chip and a paid driver-assist package. The rally followed a Thursday selloff as investors debated the risks of Rivian building autonomy in-house. Recent comments from Rivian’s autonomy chief highlighted falling lidar costs, fueling speculation about broader sensor adoption.
EV & Clean Energy Leaders: US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 15–19, 2025) — Tesla, Rivian, NextEra, Solar and Grid Tech in Focus

EV & Clean Energy Leaders: US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 15–19, 2025) — Tesla, Rivian, NextEra, Solar and Grid Tech in Focus

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage point to 3.50%–3.75% on December 10, aiming to support growth stocks. Tesla’s US sales dropped nearly 23% in November to about 39,800 vehicles, the lowest since January 2022, according to Cox Automotive. Key US economic reports delayed by the government shutdown are set for release this week, drawing investor focus.
Rivian (RIVN) Stock After Hours: What Happened After the Bell on Dec. 12, 2025—and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Rivian (RIVN) Stock After Hours: What Happened After the Bell on Dec. 12, 2025—and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Rivian shares surged 12% to close at $18.42 Friday, then edged higher after hours, following strong analyst reactions to its new self-driving chip and Autonomy+ subscription plan. The stock traded as high as $19.37 intraday, its highest in nearly two years, on heavy volume after the company detailed plans to expand advanced driver assistance and monetize its autonomy platform.
13 December 2025
Top Stock Gainers Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Cannabis Stocks TLRY, CGC Rally on Rescheduling Buzz; Rivian and Lululemon Lead Big-Cap Winners

Top Stock Gainers Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Cannabis Stocks TLRY, CGC Rally on Rescheduling Buzz; Rivian and Lululemon Lead Big-Cap Winners

Cannabis stocks surged after reports said President Trump may seek to loosen federal marijuana restrictions, with an executive order possible as soon as Monday. cbdMD jumped 90.2%, Canopy Growth rose 54.0%, and Tilray Brands gained 44.1%. The S&P 500 fell 1.1%, pressured by declines in Broadcom, Nvidia, and Oracle. The 10-year Treasury yield edged up to 4.18%.
Rivian Stock (RIVN) Jumps on Autonomy+ Hype: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Comes Next (Dec. 12, 2025)

Rivian Stock (RIVN) Jumps on Autonomy+ Hype: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Comes Next (Dec. 12, 2025)

Rivian shares jumped 17% to around $19 Friday after Needham raised its price target to $23, citing confidence from Rivian’s Autonomy & AI Day. The company unveiled its first in-house autonomy processor and plans to add LiDAR to R2 models by late 2026. Thursday’s selloff followed investor concerns over costs and the long timeline for autonomy monetization.
Rivian Stock (RIVN) Slides After Autonomy & AI Day: New In‑House Chip, Autonomy+ Pricing, and Wall Street Forecasts on Dec. 12, 2025

Rivian Stock (RIVN) Slides After Autonomy & AI Day: New In‑House Chip, Autonomy+ Pricing, and Wall Street Forecasts on Dec. 12, 2025

Rivian shares fell about 6% to $16.43 after unveiling a custom autonomy chip and a LiDAR-backed driver-assistance system at its Autonomy & AI Day. The company announced a $2,500 Autonomy+ package, available in early 2026. Investors reacted to concerns over costs and execution despite the new technology push.
Rivian (RIVN) Stock Slides After Autonomy & AI Day: After-Hours Moves, New AI Chip, Autonomy+ Pricing, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 12, 2025 Market Open

Rivian (RIVN) Stock Slides After Autonomy & AI Day: After-Hours Moves, New AI Chip, Autonomy+ Pricing, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 12, 2025 Market Open

Rivian shares fell 6.1% to $16.43 on Dec. 11, 2025, after the company unveiled its in-house autonomy chip and new subscription pricing at its Autonomy & AI Day. The stock traded between $15.73 and $17.42 on heavy volume before rebounding slightly to $16.63 after hours. Investors reacted coolly despite the anticipated announcements.

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  • Yacktman Asset Management Cuts Alphabet Inc. Stake Amid Mixed Institutional Moves
    May 19, 2026, 2:13 PM EDT. Yacktman Asset Management LP reduced its stake in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) by 3.1% in Q4, selling 36,606 shares and holding 1,129,807 shares valued at $354.5 million, representing 5% of its portfolio. Other institutional investors showed varied activity with Brighton Jones LLC and Worldquant Millennium Advisors LLC increasing their holdings significantly. Alphabet's stock saw multiple analyst ratings, including 'outperform' and 'buy' with target prices ranging from $345 to $450, reflecting positive sentiment from firms like Scotiabank, TD Cowen, and Deutsche Bank. Institutional investors own 27.26% of Alphabet's shares. The stock remains a top focus amid ongoing trading by hedge funds and asset managers.

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