Rivian Automotive and Lucid Group are among the most closely watched electric vehicle startups in the United States. Both have ambitions to follow in Tesla’s footsteps, but their strategies could not be more different. Tesla became the world’s largest EV producer largely by focusing on two models, the Model 3 and Model Y. With prices … Continue reading “Rivian vs Lucid: Best EV Stock to Buy in 2025”
Gold mining companies have delivered the strongest returns of 2025, far ahead of the year’s semiconductor rally. MSCI’s global index of gold equities has climbed about 135%while its semiconductor index is up 40%. This marks the largest performance gap ever recorded between the two groups. Central Banks Increase Gold Reserves Investors have continued to pour … Continue reading “Gold Mining Stocks Soar 135% in 2025, Outpacing AI Chipmakers”
Coinbase Global Inc. has applied to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a National Trust Company Charter, a license that would bring part of its crypto business under federal regulation. The application marks another step in Coinbase’s effort to anchor its operations inside a clearer legal framework as U.S. regulators … Continue reading “Coinbase Applies for U.S. Trust Charter to Expand Regulated Operations”
Volkswagen is preparing to launch its new family of entry-level EVs, starting with the ID. Polo. With its official debut just around the corner, we are finally getting our first look at the revamped interior. Volkswagen shares first look at the ID. Polo interior The ID.Polo “marks the beginning of a new generation of Volkswagen,” … Continue reading “Volkswagen shows off the ID. Polo EV interior for the first time before its big debut [Video]”
Jon McNeill, former Tesla president of global sales and service and current GM board member, said the U.S. electric vehicle market can continue expanding even after the federal $7,500 EV tax credit expired. Speaking to CNBC, McNeill said that broader availability of models and more affordable options will sustain consumer interest. “There are now 65 … Continue reading “EV Market Expected to Grow Despite End of $7,500 Tax Credit, Says Former Tesla Exec”
AUSTIN, Texas — Tesla’s stock gained close to 4% on Monday, lifting the company’s market capitalization by billions of dollars, after it released two short clips on X hinting at an announcement expected Tuesday. One video displayed a spinning wheel beside Tuesday’s date. The second showed the headlights of an unrecognizable vehicle in partial light. … Continue reading “Tesla Stock Gains Before Tuesday Announcement on New EV Plans”
Key Points Tesla Standard trims remove leather seats and panoramic glass roofs. The trims launch after the $7,500 federal EV tax credit expired. Model 3 and Y lose about 20 miles of driving range compared to higher trims. Autosteer and rear-seat entertainment are no longer included. Competitors like BYD Seagull … Continue reading “Tesla Launches “Standard” Model Y and 3 With Minimal Price Cut”
Tesla has filed regulatory documents in China for a new version of its popular Model Y SUV, marking the company’s latest effort to refresh its lineup in the world’s largest electric vehicle market. According to information published Thursday by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the upcoming variant—officially listed as “Model Y+”—appears to … Continue reading “Tesla Registers “Model Y+” in China, Plans Longer-Range Electric SUV – iShook Finance”
U.S. stock futures jumped Monday after President Donald Trump hinted at scaling back his threat of 100% tariffs on Chinese imports. The announcement followed last week’s sharp market drop, which saw the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fall after Trump warned of canceling his October meeting with President Xi Jinping. Trump posted on Truth Social: … Continue reading “Trump Eases China Trade Threats, U.S. Stocks Jump – iShook Finance”
Google plans to invest $15 billion to set up a major AI and cloud data center in Visakhapatnam, in what will be the company’s largest project in India so far. The site will form the backbone of Google’s expanding digital infrastructure across South Asia. The project, expected to roll out over the next five years, … Continue reading “Google to Build $15B AI Data Center in India’s Visakhapatnam – iShook Finance”
