IDRV News and Press, iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech From 09/20/23

2023-09-20 13:00:00 ET Summary Rising gas prices are accelerating the shift from traditional internal combustion vehicles to EVs - reshaping the auto industry and driving semiconductor demand. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, driving an EV could save as much as 60% on a...

2023-09-18 21:25:00 ET Summary The two major inflation indicators released last week were a bit “hotter” than expected, but that was mostly due to energy price increases. The other big news last week was that the UAW agreed to strike last Friday, which could push the...

2023-09-11 10:30:00 ET Summary The market is still in the process of digesting its gains and broadening its participation. September is off to a negative start, and history shows that September is the weakest month of the year, on average. Since the recent market peak on July ...

2023-08-28 22:20:00 ET Summary The latest market shenanigans come from “zero-day options,” causing sharp sell-offs or short covering rallies. I am ecstatic with the results delivered by both Nvidia and Super Micro Computer, since they are both characterized by explos...

2023-08-16 11:57:07 ET Summary BEV sales growth in the U.S. is slowing, leading automakers to implement measures such as price cuts and production adjustments. Insufficient charging infrastructure, range anxiety, and high prices are contributing to the slowdown in BEV sales. T...

2023-08-14 13:30:00 ET Summary After making a new 2023 high on July 31, the market is now in the process of consolidating its gains and expanding its participation. The Death Cross ended on February 2, 2023. We are now in a Golden Cross configuration, with the 50-day above the 200...

2023-08-10 02:45:00 ET Summary Electric air taxi companies have made significant strides since ARK estimated the industry’s progress five years ago. he Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has collaborated closely with the electric aviation community as it has prepared to ...

2023-08-07 15:40:00 ET Summary After making a new 2023 high on Monday, the market sold off for the next four days. The best performer last week was Volatility, as investors were concerned by the Fitch downgrade. The market made another new high for 2023 on Monday. For the rest...

2023-07-31 02:57:00 ET Summary After a brief pullback in the first week, July is now back in positive territory. After taking a rest, the S&P Top 7 came roaring back. The most recent inflation and GDP reports were better than expected. In this week's issue of the...

2023-07-26 22:26:00 ET Summary Countries and companies are increasingly wary of possible shortages of raw materials going forward and seek to secure supply. Battery metal demand is also evolving as demand shifts between chemistries. Current interdependence is significant and a...