Jitendra Parashar
Jitendra Parashar joined Market Realist in 2015 from a financial markets research background. He covered automobile and tech companies as well as macro developments. His focus areas included artificial intelligence and autonomy, electric cars, and tech innovations. Jitendra has a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's degree in business administration (MBA) in finance and international business.
Disclosure: I am in full compliance with all ethics and other policies for Market Realist research analysts. I am not invested in securities that I cover on Market Realist.
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Why Ford’s Lincoln Sales Fell 6% in China in October
In the previous part of this series, we looked at the second-largest US automaker, Ford’s (F), sales in China in October. The company’s weakening Chinese sales are likely to continue.
Trump Thinks Fed’s ‘Ridiculously Timed’ Rate Hikes Hurt GDP
Last Friday, President Donald Trump in a tweet called the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes a mistake.
Analyzing Tesla’s Revenue Growth in 4Q16
In 4Q16, Tesla (TSLA) reported GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) revenues of $2.3 billion, an increase of 31% YoY (year-over-year).
Can GM’s Stock Sustain Its Year-to-Date Rise in December?
General Motors has delivered a return of 6.9% year-to-date as of December 16, 2016. This return was much lower than the 10.5% return of the S&P 500 Index.
How Has Harley-Davidson Performed so Far in 3Q16?
Harley-Davidson is set to release its 3Q16 earnings report on October 18, 2016. The company is the most popular heavyweight motorcycle brand in the world.
Trump Says His Election Prevented a Stock Market Crash
Apart from investors’ concerns about rising interest rates, the major worry that triggered a massive sell-off in the fourth quarter of 2018 was the US-China trade war triggered by President Donald Trump.
What Could Drive Tesla’s Valuation Multiples in 4Q16?
As of October 26, 2016, Tesla’s forward EV-to-EBITDA multiple was 26.4x.
Why Fiat Chrysler Stock Is Trading in a Narrow Range
Last week, which ended October 13, 2017, Fiat Chrysler (FCAU) stock remained mixed and witnessed a minor rise of 0.90%.
How AutoZone’s DIY Segment Performed in Fiscal Q4 2018
In the second half of fiscal 2018, AutoZone’s management decided to discontinue aggressive promotional discounts for its ship-to-home sales.
How Ferrari Got Its Start
Ferrari (RACE) is one of the most prestigious brands in the automobile industry. The Italian racing and sports car manufacturer entered the business in 1947.
What Are Analysts’ Recommendations for Tesla?
As of April 5, Tesla stock had ~23% positive returns in the past year. According to analysts’ consensus, Tesla’s target price for the next year was $254.76.
How Did Ford Stock Fare in 4Q16?
Ford (F) is set to release its 4Q16 earnings report on January 26, 2017. It’s the second-largest US automaker by volume after General Motors (GM).
How Ferrari’s Cash Flow Cycle Impacts Profitability
For the last three years, Ferrari (RACE) has been reporting gradual progress in EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization).
Ferrari Stock Reaches New Heights despite Market Weakness
Last week, Ferrari stock (RACE) continued to trade positively, rising 9.2% to $148.90.
Analysts’ Recommendations on HOG before Its 4Q17 Results
According to data compiled by Reuters, 68% of analysts covering Harley-Davidson stock gave it “hold” recommendations.
How the Depreciating Euro Has Affected Ferrari’s Profitability
Since its first day of trading on October 21 on the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange), Ferrari (RACE) has fallen by ~10% to $46.62.
What Are Ferrari’s Key Geographical Markets?
Stable demand and strong brand image have kept Ferrari (RACE) moving forward, regardless of adverse global economic conditions.
How Ferrari Manages to Remain Profitable
By focusing on extraordinary vehicle design and exclusivity, Ferrari is able to sell luxury cars with high-profit margins to end consumers.
Post-Q3 2018 Results, Is NIO Stock a Better Buy than Tesla?
NIO (NIO) stock has been highly volatile since its listing on the New York Stock Exchange in September.
Why Ferrari Spends So Extravagantly on Research and Development
Ferrari spends extravagantly on research and development to stay ahead of its peers and to keep its products unique.
Why Jeff Bezos Loves Startups
According to the data compiled by Thomson Reuters, early-stage companies make up ~53.8% of Bezos Expeditions’ total investments.
Here’s How Tesla Has Changed Perceptions about Electric Vehicles
A few years ago, Tesla Motors showcased the true potential of EVs with its Roadster, Model S, and Model X.
Warren Buffett Continues to Avoid Ford, Adds More GM Shares
On November 14, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway revealed in its 13F filings that it added more General Motors shares to its portfolio.
How Jeff Bezos’s Workday and Domo Investments Fared in 2018
Twitter stock surged by about 73% in the first trading day after its IPO to $44.90.
Citron’s Andrew Left Booked Profit in NIO: Should You?
NIO (NIO) has been rising for the last five sessions in a row.
How US Auto Companies’ Valuation Multiples Look in March 2018
On March 8, 2018, GM’s EV-to-EBITDA was 7.2x, much lower than its direct competitor Ford’s multiple of 12.8x.
What Do August Auto Lease Penetration Data Suggest?
According to data compiled by Edmunds.com, the lease penetration rate in the US auto market in August 2016 was 29.7% compared to 28.2% in August 2015.
Did Citron Research’s Predictions for NIO Come True?
Previously in this series, we looked at China’s declining overall vehicle sales for the last eight months.
Key Technical Levels in Tesla Stock before Its 4Q17 Event
On January 30, Tesla stock was trading on a slightly positive note at $345.82. In September 2017, the stock posted an all-time high of near $389.61.
How Has Fiat Chrysler’s Stock Fared in April So Far?
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCAU) is set to release its 1Q17 earnings report on April 26, 2017. By 2016 vehicle sales volume, FCAU was the fourth-largest automaker in the US.
Key Technical Levels in Ford Stock before Its 1Q17 Earnings
On March 17, Ford stock tested the upper range of the descending channel near $12.75. It couldn’t close above the level and turned negative.
Should You Follow Jeff Bezos and Invest in Uber and Airbnb IPOs?
Bezos invested about $37 million in the American ride-hailing service provider Uber in 2011.
Why NIO Stock Tanked after Its Q4 2018 Earnings Release
In this series, we’ll take a look at the key highlights of NIO’s fourth-quarter earnings release.
How Harley-Davidson’s Financial Services Complement Its Core Business
Under its retail financial services, Harley-Davidson Financial Services primarily provides installment lending for the purchase of new and used Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
Ferrari Has Its Own Space in the Luxury Supercar Segment
Ferrari (RACE) is considered a symbol of power, speed, and passion by many motorsport enthusiasts. There are only a few key market players in the luxury supercar segment.
Key Support and Resistance Levels in Tesla Stock This Week
Last week, Tesla stock (TSLA) continued to rise, gaining 12% and closing at $358.17 despite mixed market sentiment.
What Are Analysts’ Recommendations for Ford?
According to the latest Bloomberg consensus, 32% of analysts covering Ford rated it as a “buy,” 56% rated it as a “hold,” and three rated it as a “sell.”
A Much-Needed Step towards an Eco-Friendly Ferrari
Ferrari (RACE) launched its ambitious first hybrid, LaFerrari, in 2013.
Where Does General Motors Stand in the Electric Vehicle Segment?
Electric vehicle segment Today, auto industry dynamics are changing at a very fast pace. To stay ahead of the competition, automakers (XLY) need to innovate and implement faster than their competitors. Companies such as Tesla (TSLA) and Nissan have already demonstrated the potential of the electric vehicle (or EV) segment. In this article, we’ll talk […]
Why Constellation Brands Has Fallen More than 12% Today
On January 9, Constellation Brands (STZ) reported its third-quarter results before the market opened. The third quarter ended on November 30.
Ford Credit’s Performance in 2017
In 1Q17, Ford Credit’s net receivables were at $133 billion—6% higher than $126 billion in the same quarter of the previous year.Company & Industry Overviews Analyzing Ferrari’s Separation from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
In October 2014, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCAU) announced its intentions to spin off Ferrari (RACE) as an independent entity.
US Truck Sales Jumped Nearly 16% in March 2018
According to the data compiled by Autodata, March 2018 US auto sales stood at 1.7 million vehicle units.
Jeff Bezos’s Three Key Investments in the Tech Sector
According to the data compiled by Reuters, the technology sector makes up ~43.5% of Bezos Expeditions’ total investment portfolio.
Tesla versus NIO: Here’s the Key Difference
Both Tesla and NIO began their journies in the highly capital intensive automobile industry in a similar fashion.
Why Harley-Davidson Stock Fell 2% after Its Q1 Earnings Report
Heavyweight motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson (HOG) released its earnings results for the first quarter of 2019 on April 23.
Tesla Stock Jumps After Elon Musk Slams the Auto Industry
On Wednesday, Tesla (TSLA) stock surged nearly 2% after CEO Elon Musk slammed the auto industry in an interview.
Elon Musk Tries to Motivate Tesla Employees Keeping Their Jobs
This morning, CEO Elon Musk, in a post on Tesla’s official blog, announced that Tesla is laying off 7% of its full-time employees.
Tesla’s Leaked Email Is a Nightmare for Bears and Other Automakers
Tesla (TSLA) seems to be preparing to take the electric car race to the next level.
What the Apple-Best Buy Partnership Could Offer
On June 19, Apple (AAPL) announced a partnership with US retail giant Best Buy (BBY).
