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Stellantis’ $13B U.S. Gamble Sparks Canada’s Fury – Legal Threats Over Jeep Plant Shift

Stellantis’ $13B U.S. Gamble Sparks Canada’s Fury – Legal Threats Over Jeep Plant Shift

Stellantis will invest $13 billion to expand U.S. manufacturing, reopening its Belvidere, Illinois plant and adding 5,000 jobs. Production of the Jeep Compass will move from Canada to Illinois, prompting threats of legal action from Canadian officials who say the company broke subsidy agreements. The shift puts thousands of Canadian auto jobs at risk. U.S. unions praised the move as a win for tariffs.
16 October 2025
Stellantis’ $13B Gamble: Stock Swings as Automaker Bets Big on U.S. Revival

Stellantis’ $13B Gamble: Stock Swings as Automaker Bets Big on U.S. Revival

Stellantis shares hovered near $10 on Oct. 15 after plunging over 4% on a Moody’s outlook cut, then rebounding on news of a record $13 billion U.S. investment and plans to reopen its Belvidere, Illinois plant. Moody’s cited weak performance and market share but kept its Baa2 rating. Stellantis delayed its new strategic plan to Q2 2026. Q3 global shipments rose 13%, led by a 35% jump in North America.
15 October 2025
Wall Street Hits Record Highs as Tech Stocks Soar and Shutdown Worries Melt

Wall Street Hits Record Highs as Tech Stocks Soar and Shutdown Worries Melt

The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all closed at record highs on Oct. 2–3, led by gains in technology and AI stocks. Tesla fell 5% despite strong Q3 deliveries, while Stellantis jumped up to 8% on robust U.S. sales. A federal shutdown delayed key economic data, fueling bets on Fed rate cuts. OpenAI’s funding round implied a $500 billion valuation, boosting AI enthusiasm.
Wall Street Braces for Shutdown: Stocks Rally as Fed Cuts Loom – Tech & Defense in Focus

Wall Street Braces for Shutdown: Stocks Rally as Fed Cuts Loom – Tech & Defense in Focus

S&P 500 futures rose 0.3% Monday as Congress faced a Tuesday midnight deadline to avert a U.S. government shutdown. Gold hit a record $3,808/oz, while oil slipped near $70 on OPEC+ news. AstraZeneca shares gained 1.3% on its NYSE listing plan; First Brands Group filed for Chapter 11. Investors trimmed Fed rate-cut bets amid mixed economic data and looming jobs report.
Tech Shockwaves: Cyber Attacks, Electric Skies & Space Launches Rock September 23-24, 2025

Tech Shockwaves: Cyber Attacks, Electric Skies & Space Launches Rock September 23-24, 2025

Apple launched the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max with an A19 chip, triple 48MP cameras, and record battery life. Samsung introduced the Galaxy S25 FE flagship and new mid-range 5G phones. Stellantis unveiled a prototype EV battery that charges faster and weighs less. SpaceX launched NASA’s IMAP probe and NOAA’s SWFO-L1 solar observatory on September 24.
Tech Shockwaves: iPhone 17 Frenzy, Xbox Price Hike, Google Breakup Call & More (Sept 19–20, 2025)

Tech Shockwaves: iPhone 17 Frenzy, Xbox Price Hike, Google Breakup Call & More (Sept 19–20, 2025)

Apple’s iPhone 17 launch triggered record demand in India, with top models selling out and first-week sales up 19% from last year. Microsoft raised U.S. Xbox Series X prices to about $650, citing tariffs and costs. Germany’s culture minister called for Google’s breakup over low tax payments and nearly €10 billion in EU fines. SpaceX completed its 117th Falcon 9 launch of 2025, mostly for Starlink satellites.
Global Tech Roundup: Space Triumphs, Cyber Breaches & Gadget Surprises Rock July 22–23, 2025

Global Tech Roundup: Space Triumphs, Cyber Breaches & Gadget Surprises Rock July 22–23, 2025

Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford said Borderlands 4 will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 3, 2025, running at about 30fps for feature parity. Google released a Pixel 10 Pro teaser ahead of its August 21 launch, promising camera upgrades and Android 16. Texas Instruments warned new U.S. chip tariffs could hit demand, sending shares down 12%. TSMC posted a 60% profit jump but warned of tariff and currency risks.
EV Battery Economics 2025: Cost-Parity Milestones and Chemistry Breakthroughs

EV Battery Economics 2025: Cost-Parity Milestones and Chemistry Breakthroughs

Global EV battery pack prices dropped about 20% in 2024, reaching the low $100s per kWh. LFP cells in China fell below $60/kWh, with some packs under $90/kWh. As of 2025, LFP makes up 40–45% of global EV battery capacity, NMC about 50–55%, and China holds over 70% of global cell capacity. U.S. battery tax credits and new European factories are spurring investment and local production.
Global EV Powertrain and Platform Developments (May–June 2025)

Global EV Powertrain and Platform Developments (May–June 2025)

Tesla confirmed next-generation EVs on a new platform will enter production in early 2025. Ford revealed a low-cost EV platform led by a 500-person team, starting with a mid-size electric pickup. Toyota plans nine new BEVs for Europe in 2025–2026. Global EV sales are forecast to rise 24% year-on-year in May 2025, reaching 1.6 million units.
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