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Why Tesla Stock Popped Today Despite Sliding Sales

1 week ago | fool.com | Howard Smith

Tesla (TSLA 4.62%) shares are quickly rebounding from a drop last week. The stock fell 3% last week, ending a four-week winning streak. It's starting the week off strong, though. Shares jumped over 5% early Tuesday morning, even as data from Europe shows its electric vehicle (EV) sales continue to slump. As of 10:40 a.m. ET, Tesla stock is still trading up by 4.9%.
As Trump's Tariffs Bring Market Volatility, Here Are 2 Reliable American Companies Investors Need to Know

2 weeks ago | fool.com | Howard Smith

President Donald Trump's tariff policies have thrown the stock and bond markets into a frenzy this spring. Businesses and investors alike are clamoring to find the best way to position themselves in the new global trade environment. Much more detail on how things will eventually settle out is yet to come. But some American companies stand to benefit in almost any final scenario. Here are two that investors should consider having in their portfolios.
Why QuantumScape Stock Surged Higher Friday

3 weeks ago | fool.com | Howard Smith

Shares of QuantumScape (QS 10.68%) jumped as much as 14% today with the stock holding onto a gain of 10.6% as of 3:35 p.m. ET. New Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings might be what prompted the surge higher. Last week, the solid-state battery technology company named a new chief operating officer (COO). Luca Fasoli is experienced in advanced memory and storage technologies from his time spent at technology companies Western Digital and Sandisk.
Nvidia Stock Soared This Week. Why There Could Be More Gains Coming Soon.

3 weeks ago | fool.com | Howard Smith

It was only three weeks ago that Nvidia (NVDA 0.09%) stock was trading for less than $100 per share. As of early Friday trading, investors have to pay 35% more than that. This week alone, Nvidia shares have surged 16.2%, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. That's because many of the concerns of slowing growth and declining spending for its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips have been diminished with new announcements this week.
Why Tesla Stock Jumped Today Even as Sales Continue to Plunge

3 weeks ago | fool.com | Howard Smith

Shareholders in Tesla (TSLA 5.54%) received more troubling news today. Not only did sales drop in the important China market in April, its business there has reportedly continued to decline this month. Yet shares jumped today. Tesla stock was 5.5% higher as of 2:58 p.m. ET. That reaction may have been due to CEO Elon Musk's visit to Saudi Arabia along with President Donald Trump and other U.S. business leaders.
Why Nvidia Stock Surged Higher Again Today

3 weeks ago | fool.com | Howard Smith

The recovery in Nvidia (NVDA 5.63%) stock continues again today. After plunging more than 30% from 2025 highs, shares of the advanced semiconductor company have been staging a comeback in recent weeks. Today's move comes as CEO Jensen Huang attends the Saudi Arabia-U.S. investment forum along with other business leaders and President Trump. Huang has already made that visit lucrative for Nvidia.
Nvidia Stock Continued to Rally Today. Why It's Not Too Late to Buy.

3 weeks ago | fool.com | Howard Smith

Shares of Nvidia (NVDA 5.01%) jumped again today to start this week's trading. The stock rose more than 5% before easing back Monday morning. That move kept the positive momentum going for the artificial intelligence (AI) leader. Shares were up 4.8% as of 12:09 p.m. ET. Shares have soared about 20% in just the past two weeks as they rebounded from a tariff-induced sell-off.
Why Tesla Stock Continued Its Monster Run Friday

4 weeks ago | fool.com | Howard Smith

Tesla (TSLA 5.06%) reported a relatively weak first quarter less than a month ago, but investors have been piling into the stock anyway. That continued today with Tesla shares soaring 5.7% as of 10:45 a.m. ET. That gives the stock a nearly 30% return since it reported first-quarter results on April 22. It's all about ChinaInvestors shrugged off a poor first quarter after the company said it was still planning to launch its fully autonomous driving technology on the roads in June.
Why Nebius Group Stock Jumped 10% Today

1 month ago | fool.com | Howard Smith

It was a volatile day on Wall Street as the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its Federal Open Market Committee meeting. The Fed noted increasing uncertainty and risks of slow growth and rising prices, however. Yet shares of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure company Nebius Group (NBIS 9.43%) soared above the Fed noise. The stock closed the trading session nearly 10% higher.
Warren Buffett Just Taught Us How to Manage Through a Bear Market. Here's the Lesson.

1 month ago | fool.com | Howard Smith

Uncertainty has been the name of the game for stock and bond market investors this year. Trade policy, changing tariff plans, anticipated Federal Reserve moves, and questions about ongoing economic growth have created fear among market watchers. These can be hazardous times for your financial health. They don't need to be, though. In fact, if played correctly, down markets can be springboards for future gains and outperformance. Most market followers know Warren Buffett is a master investor.