The dispute between the European Union and China over electric vehicles remains unresolved. Both sides face significant risks of escalation into a full-blown trade war. While China has publicly stated its opposition to such a war, analysts believe Europe wouldn’t fare well in one. Efforts are underway through diplomatic channels …
Read More »Why is German industry worried about Chinese criticism of EU probe?
China has criticised the European Commission’s probe into its electric vehicle subsidies as being protectionist. Beijing claims that the investigation has harmed business ties between China and the EU. Analysts and Chinese industry executives who contend that the sector’s competitive advantage is not the result of subsidies are worried about …
Read More »Could Germany fall back in recession on sputtering car industry?
Germany’s industrial production tumbled in June, in large part due to a drop in automotive output. Germany’s industrial production tumbled in June, in large part due to a drop in automotive output.The epidemic and the clogged supply chains have taken a toll on the German auto industry, which makes up …
Read More »Bank of America raises S&P 500 EPS outlook on strong Q1 earnings
As the first quarter earnings season proved to be stronger than expected, Bank of America analysts increased their forecast for what the S&P 500 may earn in 2023. The updated S&P 500 profits per share forecast is $215, up from $200 before, marking a 5% earnings beat in Q1. According …
Read More »BofA earnings beat expectations thanks to high-interest rates and volatile markets
Bank of America said Monday, October 17th, that earnings and earnings beat expectations for fixed income earnings and interest earnings in the third quarter, thanks to volatile markets and higher interest rates. The bank said its third-quarter profit fell 8% to $7.1 billion, or 81 cents a share, as the …
Read More »Citi among stocks left out earnings rally
Shares of GSK, Citigroup and Stellantis are now among those left undervalued even after the overall Wall Street’s earnings rally on robust results.The entire group of six is Stellantis, Volkswagen, Citigroup Inc, Evercore Inc, Energy Transfer LP and GSK PLC. Stocks have rallied more than 17% from bear-market lows part;y …
Read More »Nio Shares Were Up, Then Down Monday
After revealing a new sedan last week, rumors are whirling around the Nio’s next big announcement. The electric vehicle maker has plans to contend with competition that is growing in the world’s largest auto market.Investors in Nio (NYSE:NIO) have been hesitant and mostly unable to decide whether to start off …
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