DDAIF News and Press, Daimler AG From 12/20/21

Shares of the Chinese EV-maker NIO Inc. (NIO) are down 38.5% in price year-to-date due to Beijing's recent crackdown on U.S.-listed Chinese companies. Furthermore, as the United States tightens its regulatory scrutiny of foreign companies—which has raised speculation about the potentia...

Stellantis offers a low risk opportunity for EV exposure as downside is limited at discounted valuations. The company has potential for around 40% upside to trade alongside other European brands and could go even higher if the stock can grow to premium levels of US brands. Wall St...

Morgan Stanley lowers its rating on Daimler (OTCPK:DDAIF) to Equal-weight after being in the bull camp with an Overweight stance. The firm warns that the exceptional 2021 earnings will be hard to match. Analyst Harald Hendrikse: "Mercedes management remains best in class. However, high base e...

Tesla's lead in the world's largest electric vehicles market is slipping as its Chinese NEV peers gained share. We discuss why we think Tesla's current China lead will not be sustained. We also share why Tesla needs to maintain its software leadership to futureproof its autonomous...

The European Union is planning to ban combustion engine cars by 2035, but that may have some knock-on effects on employment across the bloc. In a recent survey of the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, CLEPA, PwC found that the speed of the energy transition would put half a millio...

Global electric car sales for Oct. 2021 - Up 70% YoY, reaching 8.8% share. China sales up 113% YoY to 16% share. Europe sales up 26% YoY to 23% share. EV market news - Greece banning fossil-fuel cars from 2030. Biden signs Infrastructure Bill that includes $7.5 billion to build about ...

NIO's November deliveries reached a record of 10,878 units, pushing just above September's high as the manufacturer regained momentum. Q4 is expected to see ~23,500 to 25,500 units delivered, representing flat q/q growth in a relatively lackluster end to FY21. FY22 is expected to ...

Toyota is not backing off from the internal combustion engine (ICE). Toyota is flirting with ICE powered by hydrogen; where does that leave their fuel cell program? Toyota refuses to sign COP 26 pledge to exit ICE manufacture by 2040. Toyota is the “go to” invest...

Shares of electric vehicle (EV) company Arrival (ARVL) have dipped in price over the past few months. However, is it wise to buy the stock now based on its unique products, technologies, and platforms? Let’s find out. London-based  electric vehicles (EV) manufacturer Arrival (...

Inflation concerns have started to affect market sentiment, but it is highly uncertain if that will lead to a real market correction or just some short-term dips. I am continuing my monthly investment plans while still awaiting a market correction or possibly a real crash once market ...