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XPeng (XPEV) Soars Up to 18% on Humanoid ‘IRON’ Robot and Robotaxi Momentum; Q3 Earnings Set for Nov. 17

XPeng (XPEV) Soars Up to 18% on Humanoid ‘IRON’ Robot and Robotaxi Momentum; Q3 Earnings Set for Nov. 17

November 11, 2025 — XPeng Inc. (NYSE: XPEV; HKEX: 9868) ripped higher today as enthusiasm around the company’s humanoid robot IRON and a fast‑developing robotaxi program spilled over from last week’s AI Day into markets. Hong Kong–listed shares jumped as much as ~18% intraday, while U.S. ADRs traded sharply higher, marking XPeng’s biggest one‑day pop in over two years, according to multiple market reports. Yahoo Finance+1 What happened today (Nov. 11, 2025) Why the stock is jumping 1) Humanoid robot ‘IRON’ becomes a mainstream storyline.XPeng’s next‑gen IRON took center stage after AI Day (Nov. 5). Coverage highlighted lifelike motion, real‑time
Sweetgreen (NYSE: SG) Cuts 2025 Outlook, Sells Spyce Robotics to Wonder for $186.4M After Weak Q3 — 11/7/2025

Sweetgreen (NYSE: SG) Cuts 2025 Outlook, Sells Spyce Robotics to Wonder for $186.4M After Weak Q3 — 11/7/2025

What happened Sweetgreen reported third‑quarter FY2025 revenue of $172.4 million, down 0.6% year over year. Same‑store sales fell 9.5%, driven by an 11.7% drop in traffic and product mix, partly offset by 2.2% of price increases. Digital remained a majority of sales (61.8%), with 35.3% coming through owned digital channels. Restaurant‑level profit margin compressed to 13.1% from 20.1% a year ago, and adjusted EBITDA swung to ‑$4.4M from +$6.8M. The company opened six net new restaurants in the quarter. Business Wire Management cut full‑year guidance, now expecting $682–$688M in revenue, comps of ‑8.5% to ‑7.7%, restaurant‑level margins of 14.5%–15%, and
Morgan Stanley: Apple Could Earn $133 Billion a Year From Humanoid Robots by 2040 — As Big as Today’s App Store

Morgan Stanley: Apple Could Earn $133 Billion a Year From Humanoid Robots by 2040 — As Big as Today’s App Store

November 7, 2025 Apple’s next multi‑billion‑dollar business may not live on a screen. A new Morgan Stanley research note making the rounds today projects that Apple could generate roughly $130–$133 billion in annual revenue from humanoid and home robotics by 2040, putting the category on par with the scale of today’s App Store and ahead of several existing hardware lines. The report—widely cited across financial and tech media—also sketches a likely first step: a tabletop, motorized home hub expected as early as 2027, paving the way for more capable robots later in the 2030s.  Yahoo Finance+1 Key numbers at a glance Why Morgan
7 November 2025
Symbotic Stock Skyrockets on AI Robotics Boom – Is SYM’s 200% Rally Just the Start?

Symbotic Stock Skyrockets on AI Robotics Boom – Is SYM’s 200% Rally Just the Start?

Expert Take: While Symbotic’s stock price looks richly priced, some bulls argue the company is just scratching the surface of its opportunity. “Symbotic has been hot of late, but there’s still plenty of gas left in the tank as warehouse automation kicks into high gear,” writes 24/7 Wall St., pointing to its swelling sales and backlog 247wallst.com 247wallst.com. The backing of Walmart – which not only became Symbotic’s largest customer but also a stakeholder through the robotics unit deal – adds credibility and resources. “With retail giant Walmart joining forces with [Symbotic]… perhaps it’s Symbotic that’s to thank, as Walmart
Meet Neo: The $20K Humanoid Butler Coming to Your Home (With a Big Catch!)

Meet Neo: The $20K Humanoid Butler Coming to Your Home (With a Big Catch!)

With its launch on Oct 28, Neo has become a symbol of both promise and reality in home robotics. It embodies the cutting edge of AI and mechanical engineering – and a hint of sci-fi-level convenience – but it also underscores how far we have to go. As 1X’s CEO and robotics experts alike note, Neo will improve over time through data and software updates, but for now early adopters are effectively helping to train the robot. In the words of one expert, Neo is a “bold glimpse of our robot-assisted future” – exciting, but not yet the household Rosie
Meet Neo, the $20,000 Humanoid Robot Ready to Move Into Your Home

Meet Neo, the $20,000 Humanoid Robot Ready to Move Into Your Home

Neo: A Humanoid Housekeeper Arrives After decades of humanoid robots appearing in labs and movies, the era of the at-home robot butler may finally be dawn­ing. On October 28, 2025, 1X Technologies announced it is taking orders for Neo, a human-sized robot intended to live in people’s homes and help with everyday chores sifted.eu fastcompany.com. Billed as “the world’s first consumer-ready humanoid,” Neo is essentially a robotic housekeeper – it can fold laundry, tidy up clutter, carry groceries, fetch items, and even load the dishwasher, according to the company businesswire.com businesswire.com. The bipedal bot has two arms with dexterous hands (22
Elon Musk Smashes Records by Hitting $500 Billion Net Worth—How He Got There and What It Means

Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Tesla Pay Gambit: ‘Robot Army’ Ambitions, Shareholder Showdown & TSLA’s High-Stakes Future

Shareholders Face Vote on a Trillion-Dollar Pay Package Tesla’s upcoming annual shareholder meeting has turned into a high-stakes referendum on the largest CEO pay proposal in corporate history. On November 6, stockholders will vote on a 10-year compensation package for Elon Musk valued at up to $1 trillion – a figure that eclipses any pay deal ever awarded to an executive ts2.tech. If approved, the plan would potentially make Musk the world’s first trillion-dollar CEO and solidify his status as the richest person on the planet. It would also tie his personal fortune even more tightly to Tesla’s performance in the
27 October 2025
AI‑Powered Future: ABB Stock Soars After Mega Robotics Deal – What Investors Need to Know Now

AI‑Powered Future: ABB Stock Soars After Mega Robotics Deal – What Investors Need to Know Now

Key Facts (as of 8 Oct 2025) Metric Value Evidence Stock price ~58.46 CHF per share (closing price 7 Oct 2025 digrin.com) with a forecast fair opening on 8 Oct of ~58.68 CHF stockinvest.us. The stock had risen in seven of the prior ten trading days, gaining ~2.38 % over two weeks stockinvest.us. Digrin, StockInvest Market cap ≈US$135 billion companiesmarketcap.com. CompaniesMarketCap Trailing P/E ratio ~32.4× companiesmarketcap.com (up from 25× at end‑2024). CompaniesMarketCap Dividend yield (TTM) ≈1.53 % with an annual dividend of US$1.13 per ADR companiesmarketcap.com. ABB has paid a dividend for 22 consecutive years companiesmarketcap.com. CompaniesMarketCap Major news (late Sept – 8 Oct 2025) ABB announced SoftBank would buy its Robotics division for
Richtech Robotics (NASDAQ: RR) Deep Dive — Why This Small‑Cap Robot Maker Is Turning Heads and Stirring Controversy in 2025

Richtech Robotics (NASDAQ: RR) Deep Dive — Why This Small‑Cap Robot Maker Is Turning Heads and Stirring Controversy in 2025

Key Facts (as of 6 Oct 2025) Company Overview Founded in Nevada and headquartered in Las Vegas, Richtech Robotics Inc. designs and sells AI‑driven service robots for hospitality, retail, healthcare and industrial clients. It is an early mover in Robots‑as‑a‑Service (RaaS), offering robots on subscription contracts rather than one‑off hardware sales investing.com. The product portfolio includes: Richtech claims to have deployed over 400 robots across U.S. restaurants, retail stores, hotels, healthcare facilities, casinos, senior living homes and factories ir.richtechrobotics.com. Notable clients include Texas Rangers’ Globe Life Field, Golden Corral, Hilton, Sodexo and Boyd Gaming nasdaq.com. The company’s mission is to solve labour shortages through automation and
NVIDIA and Abu Dhabi Unite to Launch Middle East’s First AI & Robotics Lab – A New Era for Tech in the UAE

NVIDIA and Abu Dhabi Unite to Launch Middle East’s First AI & Robotics Lab – A New Era for Tech in the UAE

In summary, the NVIDIA-TII partnership establishes a groundbreaking AI and robotics research hub in Abu Dhabi, accelerating the UAE’s bid to be a global AI leader. Below, we delve into the background of this alliance, its significance for the Middle East, strategic goals driving it, key players involved, NVIDIA’s global ambitions, and what this development means for the tech landscape as of September 22, 2025. Background: NVIDIA and TII’s Groundbreaking Partnership Dr. Najwa Aaraj (TII CEO, seated right) and Marc Domenech (NVIDIA’s regional director, seated left) sign the agreement establishing the joint AI and robotics lab at TII’s headquarters in
2025’s Robotic Dogs Unleashed: The Ultimate Cyberdog Showdown 🌐🤖🐕

2025’s Robotic Dogs Unleashed: The Ultimate Cyberdog Showdown 🌐🤖🐕

What Are Cyberdogs and Why Are They So Popular? Cyberdogs are four-legged mobile robots that resemble mechanical canines. Unlike toy robots of the past, today’s cyberdogs leverage cutting-edge robotics and AI to move with animal-like agility and respond intelligently to their environment. They can trot, hop, and even dance, blurring the line between machine and pet. Crucially, these robots aren’t just gimmicks – they fulfill real roles: In short, “cyberdog” can mean a playful robo-pet or a hardcore autonomous inspector – or anything in between. Their appeal comes from combining the mobility of a dog (able to step over obstacles,
2025 Robot Dog Showdown: Unitree Go2 Pro vs. Spot, CyberDog 2 & ANYmal – Who Leads the Pack?

2025 Robot Dog Showdown: Unitree Go2 Pro vs. Spot, CyberDog 2 & ANYmal – Who Leads the Pack?

Introduction The race to build the best “robot dog” is heating up in 2025. Legged quadruped robots – once a futuristic fantasy – are now tackling real-world jobs, entertaining tech enthusiasts, and even patrolling for the military. Unitree’s new Go2 Pro has emerged as a disruptor, bringing advanced features at a shockingly low price, while established players like Boston Dynamics’ Spot, Xiaomi’s CyberDog 2, and ANYbotics’ ANYmal each target different niches. In this report, we’ll compare these quadrupeds head-to-head, covering their design, specs, AI smarts, use cases from home to industry, and the latest 2024–2025 developments. By the end, you’ll see
18 September 2025
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