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This year, Tesla (TSLA) stock has fallen 21.3%, underperforming broader markets. Let’s look at how Tesla’s Model Y could turn things around.

Investing in electric vehicles can be a smart decision, but where do you start? To learn more about this growing market, check out our guide.

As the United States imported just $130 billion into China last year, it may be difficult for China to directly counter Donald Trump’s threat of imposing tariffs on $200 billion of US imports from China.

With changing auto industry (VCR) dynamics, automakers are trying to explore ways to remain on top in the US auto market.

With about five weeks remaining in the trade truce, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said yesterday that the US was “miles and miles” away from a trade deal with China.

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.

In 2015, Ford Motor Company’s (F) adjusted earnings stood at $1.84 per after with a rise of $1.53 per share in 2014.

At the end of 3Q17, Fiat Chrysler’s net industrial debt was 4.4 billion euros (~$5.2 billion). That’s an increase of 4.2 billion euros (~$4.9 billion) since the end of 2Q17.

In 1Q17, Fiat Chrysler stock impressed investors by gaining ~19%. But the stock began 2Q17 on a negative note. As of April 13, FCAU has lost 11.3% month-to-date.

In 4Q16, Tesla (TSLA) reported GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) revenues of $2.3 billion, an increase of 31% YoY (year-over-year).

In this series, we’ll look at August sales for hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery electric vehicles in the United States, and why battery electric vehicles are gaining strength.

In March 2018, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCAU) sold 2,576 car units of its luxury brand, Alfa Romeo, in the US market.

According to the latest data compiled by Reuters, 33% of analysts covering Ford Motor Company (F) have given the stock “buy” recommendations, while 58% have recommended a “hold.”

Today, America’s second-largest automaker, Ford Motor Company (F), released its US sales figures for December 2018.

In the last couple of quarters, US automakers (XLY) including Ford (F), Tesla (TSLA), and General Motors (GM) have warned investors about the negative impact of China tariffs on their business.

Tesla Motors (TSLA) has a market cap of $31.5 billion. It rose by 4.0% and closed at $246.99 per share on April 4, 2016.

Currently, Honda is trading at $30.79 and is hovering right above an important support level of $30.70.

GM’s increasing retail vehicle sales in the US continued to have a positive impact on its margins.

Comcast (CMCSA) agreed to buy TWC in February for ~$45.2 billion in a deal that would create the largest cable provider in the U.S., with more than 33 million subscribers.

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.

In January 2017, Ford’s US sales to retail customers rose 6% YoY to 120,400 vehicle units.

In February 2017, Ford’s F-Series truck US sales stood at 65,956 units with a YoY increase of ~9%.

Despite the company’s meeting its second-quarter Model 3 production goal, its stock traded on a negative note in the third quarter.

In November 2017, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ (FCAU) total Italy sales were at ~74,600 vehicles units, which reflected a minor decline of 0.9% from the company’s European market sales of ~75,300 units in the same month of 2016.

In 3Q16, Fiat Chrysler reported strong adjusted EPS (earnings per share) of 0.47 euros or $0.53—more than double its EPS in 3Q15.

In February 2018, Toyota (TM), the largest Japanese automaker, reported a 4.5% YoY (year-over-year) increase in its US sales volume, to 182,195 units.

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.

In 2016, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCAU) sold about 2.24 million vehicle units in the US market, compared to 2.25 million units in 2015

As Facebook (FB) reports its 4Q16 results, all eyes are on the company’s mobile revenue. FB has begun taking steps to monetize its other mobile properties such as Instagram.

Potential new developments from the Fed include a suggestion by the subcommittee on communications that median values of policymakers’ projections be published.

In 2016, America Honda Motor sold about 1.6 million units in the US market, a YoY increase of 3.2%.

In 1Q17, Tesla (TSLA) reported GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) revenues of $2.7 billion.

Waymo, the self-driving unit of Alphabet (GOOGL), is phasing out the pod-like cars it has long used to test its autonomous driving technology.

In the week ending September 14, Fiat Chrysler stock (FCAU) rose 5.7% and closed at $17.50. In the previous week, the stock registered 3.2% losses.

Ford stock has fallen in five of the first eight months of 2018.

This article considers the impact of Japan’s trade dynamics on Japanese automakers like Toyota (TM) versus General Motors (GM) from a macroeconomic perspective.

Ford Trucks and the Ford Motor Company Fund are joining with the Texas Future Farmers of America Association to sponsor the automaker’s Driving Skills for Life program. The program encourages safe driving habits among teenagers throughout Texas.

As of October 26, 2016, Tesla’s forward EV-to-EBITDA multiple was 26.4x.

Last week, which ended October 13, 2017, Fiat Chrysler (FCAU) stock remained mixed and witnessed a minor rise of 0.90%.

In the fourth quarter, General Motors (GM) revenue was at ~$38.4 billion, up about 1.8% from its $37.7 billion in revenue in the fourth quarter of 2017.

US new vehicle sales stood at 1.26 million units in February 2019, down about 2.8% from 1.30 million units in February 2018.

In this part, we will discuss Janet Yellen’s views on labor market slack, one of the “three broad questions” posed by the Fed Chair, the answers to which are likely to shape the future monetary policy.

On September 12, 2017, The U.S. Department of Transportation (or DOT) and NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) released new guidelines for autonomous vehicle development.

AutoZone’s CEO, Bill Rhodes, noted that AutoZone’s fiscal 4Q17 results “were in line with our expectations and demonstrated steady improvement compared to our fiscal third quarter performance.”

General Motors (GM) is set to release its 4Q15 earnings on February 3, 2016. In this series, we’ll see what analysts are estimating for the company.

In July 2016, Fiat Chrysler reported a 5% YoY (year-over-year) increase in its Jeep and Ram brand pickup truck sales in the US.

Tesla is expected to start producing its mass-market electric vehicle—Model 3. It could be a game-changer for the self-driving car industry.

The S&P 500 was trading at 2,068.59 on February 10, 2015, the highest level since December 30, 2014.

In July 2016, the sales volume of luxury cars in the US dropped by 7.7% YoY, but the sales of entry-level luxury SUVs increased by 9.9% YoY.

During its second quarter earnings event, investors can expect GM’s management to highlight how it plans to deal with a downturn in the US auto sales.

On August 3, Ferrari stock settled at $124.84, a 5.1% weekly loss. There was a sell-off in the stock after its Q2 earnings conference call.

In the week that ended on August 10, mainstream automakers General Motors, Ford Motor Company, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles saw falls.

Today, the broader-market sell-off continues, seeming to intensify. Here’s what you need to know.

In 3Q17, ORLY’s gross profit stood at $1.23 billion, about 5.1% higher than $1.17 billion in the third quarter of 2016.

After the imposition of Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs last year, several observers warned that we could see a spike in downstream imports.

FCAU reported a significant expansion in its 4Q16 margins. Its adjusted EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) was 1.5 billion euros, or $1.6 billion.

39.1% of analysts covering Tesla Motors (TSLA) have given “buy” recommendations, while 34.8% of analysts have given it “hold” recommendations.

As of January 29, 2018, GM stock was trading at $43.02 on a mixed note. The stock posted its all-time high of $46.76 in October 2017.

In June 2018, Ford Motor Company’s (F) F-Series truck US sales were at 79,204 units.

The global economy is closely watching China for fresh signs of a slowdown, which could threaten global growth.

Tariffs, like the one imposed by President Trump, could end up raising prices for consumers.

In Q2 2018, Ferrari (RACE) reported adjusted EPS of 0.84 euros (or $0.98), 17.0% higher than its adjusted EPS of 0.72 euros in Q2 2017.

Harley-Davidson is the most popular heavyweight motorcycle manufacturer in the world. It maintains its own premium space in the motorcycle market.

During 1Q16, Tesla produced 15,510 vehicles. This is a new quarterly production record for Tesla with a 10% production increase from the previous quarter.

Ford Motor Company (F) has a market cap of $52.0 billion. Ford fell by 3.0% to close at $13.10 per share on April 1, 2016.

We know the nation is politically divided, and now the market is showing us its split personality as well.

In the week ended September 22, Harley-Davidson stock (HOG) traded on a mixed note and ended the week at $48.24 with a minor weekly gain of ~0.5%.

The majority of the mainstream automakers, including General Motors (GM) and Fiat Chrysler (FCAU), reported solid earnings growth for 2Q16. However, Ford (F) reported marginal year-over-year growth of just 11% in 1Q16.

In March 2017, Ford’s (F) total US fleet sales were 78,510 vehicle units. That’s a 17.0% YoY (year-over-year) fall in fleet sales for the home market.

In 1Q17, Tesla (TSLA) stock delivered an impressive return of ~30%. After struggling for the previous six quarters, it appears to have stepped into glory.

In 1Q18, Ferrari (RACE) reported a 13% YoY (year-over-year) rise in its adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization) of 272 million euros or about $323 million.

GM’s key markets General Motors (GM) divides its Automotive segment’s revenues into three key geographical regions—North America, South America, and Other International Operations. Let’s see how GM performed in its Other International Operations markets in 1Q18. 1Q18 performance in China China is one of the key potential growth markets for General Motors among its international business […]

For 2016 and 2017, analysts estimate Ferrari’s global revenues to grow at rates of 3.6% and 3.1%, respectively. These estimates can serve as a proxy.

Despite their recent falls, Tesla’s valuation multiples are still much higher than those of other legacy auto giants.

Analysts are estimating that General Motors’ profit margins more than doubled in 2015. They estimate 5.2% in 2015 compared to 2.5% in 2014.

In the first quarter, Tesla reported a 19.7% gross margin in its Automotive segment on a generally accepted accounting principles basis.

Analysts estimate that Ford’s 4Q16 revenues will be at $35.1 billion—about 7.2% lower than the same quarter last year.

In the week ended July 28, 2017, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCAU) stock continued to trade on a positive note and rose 1.6% from the previous week’s closing price.

While there is no denying that China (FXI) needs stimulus measures to kickstart its slowing economy, any propping up needs to be done in a way to avoid another debt-fueled crisis.

Last week (ended June 8), Ford (F) stock rose 3.3% to $12.10. In the previous week, the stock rose 1.7%.

According to the Fed’s latest release in May, the US industrial production index rose to 107.3 in April.

Ford Motor Company (F) is set to release its 3Q17 earnings report on October 26. Ford is the second-largest US auto company by vehicle sales volume after General Motors (GM).

The recent weakness in the US dollar is positive for US-based automobile companies (VCR) like Ford (F), General Motors (GM), and Tesla Motors (TSLA).

Ford Motor Company (F) sold about 117,593 vehicle units in China in November 2017, a ~8% decrease from its China (IYK) sales in the same month of 2016.

In 1Q18, Tesla’s consolidated gross profits stood at $457 million—down 28.3% from $637 million in 1Q17 and up 4% from $439 million in 4Q17.

Ford rose by 1.5% to close at $13.38 per share on June 7. Its weekly, monthly, and YTD price movements were -0.82%, -0.45%, and -0.75%, respectively.

In the fourth week of May 2017, Tesla stock (TSLA) rose 4.6% to $325.14. The company had a market cap of ~$53.4 billion on May 26.

On August 3, Tesla’s forward EV-to-EBITDA multiple was 38.9x.

In 4Q16, General Motors (GM) reported an adjusted EPS (earnings per share) of $1.28, which was about 8% lower than its 4Q15 EPS of $1.39.

The recent suing of Uber by Alphabet’s (GOOGL) Waymo over allegations of theft of self-driving technology only tells part of the story of these former allies, who are increasingly pulling in opposite directions.

Since President Donald Trump began his presidential campaign, he’s repeatedly targeted the auto industry for hurting the US jobs market.

According to the latest Bloomberg consensus, 35% of analysts covering Ford (F) have given the company “buy” recommendations.