Al Root

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EV Data Show Why Ford, GM Need New Strategies to Catch Tesla

By: Al Root

The automotive data provider Cox updated its sales projections for 2023. One takeaway is that automakers need to work harder to sell electric vehicles.

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A Government Shutdown Won't Hurt This Aerospace Stock

By: Al Root

Airplane parts firm AAR reported a strong fiscal first quarter. A shutdown won't materially impact the company because previously awarded contracts keep paying.

Trump and Biden Visits to the Picket Line Won’t Help End UAW Strike

By: Al Root

Two presidents will visit Detroit to stake out political ground in a standoff that needs nuance, not sound bites.

How Defense Stocks Perform in a Government Shutdown

By: Al Root

Vertical Research Partners aerospace and defense analyst Rob Stallard isn't optimistic a shutdown will be avoided. That doesn't mean a disaster for defense stocks, however.

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Tesla Stock's Biggest Issue Isn't Third-Quarter Deliveries, Says Analyst

By: Al Root

Deutsche Bank analyst Emmanuel Rosner cut his price target on Tesla stock to $285 from $300. The EV maker may face limited volume growth next year, he writes.

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Amazon and These 2 Other Tech Giants Need to Start Paying Dividends

By: Al Root

Shares of Google parent Alphabet, Facebook parent Meta Platforms, and Amazon have bolstered shareholders’ portfolios this year. But none of the three pay cash dividends.

Tesla Stock Is Dropping Again. Third-Quarter Deliveries Aren’t Its Biggest Problem.

By: Al Root

Deutsche Bank analyst Emmanuel Rosner cut his price target on Tesla stock to $285 from $300. The EV maker may face limited volume growth next year, he writes.

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Hyundai and Kia Have Big Fire-Risk Recalls. They Aren't EVs.

By: Al Root

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently posted recall notices affecting more than 3 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles.

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More UAW Strikes Could Be Coming. Why This Might Not End Soon.

By: Al Root

The UAW said it is prepared to announce more strike targets on Friday, "barring significant progress."

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Tesla Stock Gets a New EV Bull After a Wave of Downgrades

By: Al Root

Battle Road Research analyst Ben Rose upgraded Tesla stock to the equivalent of Buy. The electric-vehicle maker has recently endured a series of negative headlines.