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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why Shares of Pony AI Are Surging Today
Pony AI just announced a new partnership to deploy its autonomous vehicles. The company's seventh-generation self-driving system is gaining traction. 10 stocks we like better than Pony Ai › Shares of the Chinese autonomous driving company Pony AI (NASDAQ: PONY) traded roughly 12% higher as of 10:21 a.m. ET today. The company announced that it has entered a memorandum of understanding with Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to use the company's self-driving vehicles in the region. Since Pony AI debuted its seventh-generation autonomous driving system at an auto show in Shanghai earlier this year, investor interest has surged, and the company has seen a flurry of good news. Pony AI announced a partnership with Uber earlier this year and now one with Dubai, which has shown significant interest in full self-driving vehicles. RTA CEO Ahmed Bahrozyan said in a statement: This partnership is integral to our goal of transforming 25% of all journeys in the city into autonomous trips by 2030, reinforcing Dubai's position as a global leader in autonomous mobility and innovation. We are excited to work with a pioneer in autonomous driving technology, to further enhance the integration of smart transport solutions in Dubai. The partnership aims to start supervised trials this year and then move to fully driverless by 2026. Pony AI is planning to start producing its new robotaxis at scale in the back half of 2025, which will lay the groundwork for global expansion. Pony AI also said its fleet will encompass thousands of vehicles within the next two years. Investors seem to be quite impressed with the autonomous technology, which Pony AI can now make at a much lower cost than before. The new partnerships are a testament to the company's success. However, with Pony AI trading at a roughly $6.9 billion market cap and still operating at a loss, it's probably too early to go all in just yet. Investors can begin accumulating shares, but should keep positions smaller for now. Before you buy stock in Pony Ai, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Pony Ai wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $639,271!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $804,688!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 957% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 167% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join . See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of May 19, 2025 Bram Berkowitz has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Uber Technologies. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Why Shares of Pony AI Are Surging Today was originally published by The Motley Fool Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
USA Today
20-05-2025
- Business
- USA Today
5 things investors need to know about Trump's 'One Big, Beautiful Bill'
Bram Berkowitz The Motley Fool Hear this story The U.S. House of Representatives has unveiled a legislative package dubbed "One Big, Beautiful bill," a phrase President Donald Trump has now said several times on his various social media accounts or in front of media. The bill attempts to combine several priorities in Trump's legislative agenda with a clear emphasis on tax cuts. However, the bill also proposes other initiatives aimed at border security, energy and spending cuts. If passed, the bill could go down as one of Trump's landmark pieces of legislation, although it still has to go through the U.S. Senate. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said he would like to see the bill passed into law by July 4. Here are 5 things investors need to know. 1. $5 trillion dollars in tax cuts Trump and the Republicans have been talking about tax cuts since Trump won the election back in November, and now they have arrived. The first order of business in the bill is to make the 10-year tax cuts passed by Trump in his first term through the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 permanent. Some of the more notable items in this bill included lowering individual tax bracket rates anywhere from 1% to 4%, setting a single corporate tax rate of 21%, and increasing the standard deduction. Other new proposed tax cuts in the bill include a temporary cancellation of federal taxes on tips and overtime wages. The bill also proposes to increase the small business deduction by 3% to 23%; increase the estate tax exemption by $1.4 million to $15 million; incorporate a temporary boost to the standard deduction; temporarily raise the child tax credit by $500 to $2,500; and make changes to the state and local tax deduction cap. The Joint Committee on Taxation's (JCT) early estimates suggest that Trump's plan could cost over $5 trillion over the next decade. Trump has said he plans to fund the bill through tariffs, which remain in a constant stream of negotiations. 2. Republicans left out a millionaire's tax In an idea that likely came as a surprise to Democrats and Republicans alike, Trump through social media floated the idea of increasing taxes on wealthier Americans, suggesting in a Truth Social post that the bill should potentially let tax cuts from his 2017 bill expire for those making between $2.5 million and $5 million. Republicans have vowed to cut spending and lower the fiscal deficit, but it's not going to be easy if they pass a bill that costs trillions of dollars. However, after floating the idea, Trump later wrote on Truth Social that increasing taxes on the rich may not be such a good political move, and it doesn't appear to have garnered much interest from House Republicans. 3. Eliminating the electric vehicle tax credit The legislative package would also eliminate a series of tax credits that promoted the purchase of new and used electric vehicles (EVs). Currently, people purchasing an EV can get a $7,500 tax credit. This would continue through 2026, according to the bill, but starting next year, the credit would only apply to companies that have sold less than 200,000 electric vehicles. The bill would also get rid of a $4,000 tax credit for used EVs at the end of 2025. The last EV credit the bill targets is a $7,500 one for commercial businesses. The Wall Street Journal estimates that this could have the largest impact because EV companies have used this credit to reduce the cost of leasing an EV, a practice that can account for up to 80% of EV revenue in a month. The Journal estimates that customers pocket an extra couple of hundred dollars per month when they lease an EV due to this credit. 4. Funds for border security Trump's immigration policies appear to have garnered support from a majority of the public so far, based on polling. Republicans plan to continue these efforts in the legislative package by allocating over $69 billion to the Department of Homeland Security for various border security initiatives. Most of the funds, roughly $46 billion, would renew construction efforts on Trump's wall on the border of the U.S. and Mexico. This was a heated issue during Trump's first term, and the proposed funds would aim to build 700 miles of "primary" wall and another 900 miles of river barriers, according to the Associated Press. Another $4 billion would be allocated to the hiring of 3,000 new Border Patrol agents. Elsewhere, the Judiciary Committee, which upholds immigration laws, is seeking $110 billion from the package to deport one-million immigrants per year and be able to hold 100,000 people in detention centers. The funds would be used to hire 10,000 more officers for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Judiciary Committee is also looking to charge immigrants fees for certain immigration-related activities such as seeking asylum or sponsoring children coming into the country. The fees would range from $1,000 to $3,500. 5. Cut spending including potential cuts to Medicaid Needless to say, Republicans need to find ways to pay for this bill, especially if tariff rates ultimately come down. Earlier this year, the House tasked The Energy and Commerce Committee, which oversees Medicaid, to cut $880 billion in costs over the next decade to help fund the legislative package. Reportedly, they have done just that, according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). This was considered extremely controversial because many presumed that the only way for the Energy and Commerce Committee to come up with these cuts was to slash hundreds of billions from Medicaid, the federal health insurance program for lower-income Americans. According to the Hill, Democrats acquired some analysis from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), which showed the savings would come largely from health provisions and leave 8.6 million Americans without insurance. Additionally, the legislative package calls for more reforms to Medicaid, including more stringent income verification and potential work or volunteer requirements for program participants. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. The Motley Fool is a USA TODAY content partner offering financial news, analysis and commentary designed to help people take control of their financial lives. Its content is produced independently of USA TODAY. 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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
U.S.-China Tariff Pause: Why Tesla's Stock Is Soaring Today
Over the weekend, officials from the U.S. and China agreed to a 90-day pause on elevated tariff rates against one another, sending stocks soaring. Tesla was an outperformer in the "Magnificent Seven" this morning. The company makes and sells many vehicles in China, while also sourcing parts for its American-made electric vehicles. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Shares of the electric car maker Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) traded nearly 6.5% higher, as of 10:14 a.m. ET today. Over the weekend, the U.S. and China announced an agreement to pause most reciprocal tariffs against one another, sending stocks surging. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rocketed over 1,000 points, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose roughly 3.7%. As one of the largest tech stocks, with a market cap close to $1 trillion, it's only natural to see Tesla's stock ripping on news that benefits the broader market. "This is very bullish news for the tech trade as the supply chain concerns will now be significantly reduced," Wedbush analyst Dan Ives wrote in a research note this morning. Tesla was actually one of the stronger performers in the "Magnificent Seven" this morning. This is likely due to the fact that China plays a critical role in its business. Not only does Tesla sell a substantial amount of its vehicles in China, but one of the company's most critical factories is in Shanghai. According to Inside EVs, the Shanghai factory in recent years has built more than half of Tesla's vehicles. Additionally, while Tesla is well known for making a lot of its vehicles in America, the company still sources many of its car parts from China. At a time when Tesla is looking to roll out cheaper electric vehicles, seeing tensions with China de-escalate is very good news for the business. The U.S.-China news is great for the market including Tesla. But my core issue with Tesla, its extremely high 165 times forward earnings valuation, remains. Tesla must hit on future initiatives to hit these levels. All eyes will be on the company's upcoming robotaxi demonstration, which is set to take place sometime next month. Ever feel like you missed the boat in buying the most successful stocks? Then you'll want to hear this. On rare occasions, our expert team of analysts issues a 'Double Down' stock recommendation for companies that they think are about to pop. If you're worried you've already missed your chance to invest, now is the best time to buy before it's too late. And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, you'd have $302,503!* Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you'd have $37,640!* Netflix: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2004, you'd have $614,911!* Right now, we're issuing 'Double Down' alerts for three incredible companies, available when you join , and there may not be another chance like this anytime soon.*Stock Advisor returns as of May 12, 2025 Bram Berkowitz has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Tesla. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. U.S.-China Tariff Pause: Why Tesla's Stock Is Soaring Today was originally published by The Motley Fool Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why Sezzle Stock Blasted Higher This Week
Sezzle reported blowout first-quarter earnings this week. Management significantly raised full-year guidance. Analysts were impressed with the results. 10 stocks we like better than Sezzle › Since last Friday, shares of fintech company Sezzle (NASDAQ: SEZL) had blasted nearly 54% higher, as of 12:40 p.m. ET Friday. The company reported convincing first-quarter earnings results earlier in the week. The buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) company reported first-quarter profits of over $36 million on revenue of nearly $105 million. Net income rose roughly fourfold on a year-over-year basis, while revenue more than doubled. The results soundly beat analyst estimates, according to Zacks consensus estimates. Furthermore, management raised profit expectations for the full year of 2025 by 50% and now expects $120 million in net income. Revenue is expected to grow 60% to 65% during the year, up from prior guidance of 25% to 30%. "Our investments in innovation and consumer experience drove new highs in engagement and performance in the first quarter," Sezzle's chairman and CEO Charlie Youakim said in an earnings statement. "Stronger consumer activity and better-than-expected repayment trends propelled quarterly earnings above our expectations." Analysts at B. Riley Securities said in a research note that subscriber growth helped boost merchant sales after the holiday season, a time they would have normally expected to see slowing sales. They also noted that the increase in guidance was one of the largest they've seen in a while. Sezzle undoubtedly reported a blowout quarter, and the company deserves the huge share price appreciation. However, with this now factored in, Sezzle trades at about 26 times forward earnings, and the stock can be volatile. BNPL companies depend on consumer spending and therefore could struggle if the economy experiences a recession, which is certainly in the cards this year. For this reason, I wouldn't take more than a smaller, more speculative position right now. Before you buy stock in Sezzle, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Sezzle wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $617,181!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $719,371!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 909% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 163% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join . See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of May 5, 2025 Bram Berkowitz has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Sezzle. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Why Sezzle Stock Blasted Higher This Week was originally published by The Motley Fool Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why Shares of Capital One Are Rising Today
Shares of the large lender Capital One (NYSE: COF) were trading nearly 5% higher at noon today. The company reported its first-quarter earnings results after the market closed yesterday, delivering an earnings beat but a slight miss on revenue. Capital One reported adjusted earnings per share of $4.06, well ahead of analyst estimates. However, revenue of $10 billion came up slightly short of estimates. Meanwhile, credit metrics held up well, with expected loan losses and 30-plus-day delinquencies falling from the previous quarter. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue » Furthermore, Capital One recently received regulatory approval for its pending acquisition of Discover Financial Services. The acquisition will add a highly coveted payments arm to Capital One's repertoire while also bringing over a large consumer lending portfolio that will pair nicely with Capital One's current business. On the earnings call, Capital One's CEO Richard Fairbank said the company expects to achieve the $2.7 billion of network and cost synergies it laid out when initially announcing the acquisition, which is now expected to close on May 18. Overall, Capital One's earnings came in solid. While the company is certainly vulnerable to an economic downturn, management is experienced and knows how to navigate choppy waters. Closing the Discover deal and adding a global payments network is a significant achievement for Capital One. It also makes the company that much more of a compelling buy because there aren't that many companies that can run a payments business at global scale, and this performance won't be easy for competitors to replicate. Before you buy stock in Capital One Financial, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Capital One Financial wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $561,046!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $606,106!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 811% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 153% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join . See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of April 21, 2025 Discover Financial Services is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. Bram Berkowitz has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Discover Financial Services. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Why Shares of Capital One Are Rising Today was originally published by The Motley Fool Sign in to access your portfolio
