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Tesla, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of electric vehicles and energy generation and storage systems. It operates through the Automotive and Energy Generation and Storage segments. The Automotive segment includes the design, development, manufacture, sale, and lease of electric vehicles as well as sales of automotive regulatory credits. The Energy Generation and Storage segment is involved in the design, manufacture, installation, sale, and lease of solar energy generation, energy storage products, and related services and sales of solar energy systems incentives. The company was founded by Jeffrey B. Straubel, Elon Reeve Musk, Martin Eberhard, and Marc Tarpenning on July 1, 2003 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

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Tesla is facing significant volatility following its earnings release, as investors weigh a bottom-line profit beat against managements warnings of substantial increases in capital expenditures for AI and robotics ambitions. The community remains deeply divided, with many traders frustrated by the stock's after-hours reversal and management's shifting timelines, while long-term bulls continue to view the aggressive spending and focus on future-tech as a necessary foundation for long-term growth.

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SPY is experiencing extreme volatility and intense community debate as traders grapple with conflicting geopolitical headlines, suspicious after-hours price action, and persistent rumors of market manipulation. Investors remain sharply divided, with many debating whether the ongoing rally is fundamentally supported by earnings or if the market is being artificially propped up by algorithmic activity amid a tense global climate.

GameStop Corp. engages in offering games and entertainment products through its ecommerce properties and stores. The firm’s stores and ecommerce sites operate primarily under the names GameStop, EB Games, and Micromania. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe. The company was founded by Daniel A. DeMatteo in 1996 and is headquartered in Grapevine, TX.

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GameStop is capturing investor interest as traders draw parallels between its current chart structure and the recent high-volatility performance of other meme-basket stocks like Avis. Community discussion is buzzing with speculation about potential strategic acquisitions and the role of large-scale share positioning, while retail sentiment remains fixated on the possibility of a renewed squeeze driven by long-term holders and observed market patterns.

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The Invesco QQQ Trust is trending as investors remain divided over the sustainability of its persistent rally, fueled by bullish tech earnings and heavy algorithmic buying despite broader macroeconomic concerns like rising oil prices and geopolitical volatility. Community members are actively debating whether this movement represents a legitimate growth trend or a manipulated 'fake' market, with many traders closely watching major tech earnings and war-related headlines for signs of a potential reversal or continued upside.

Tilray Brands, Inc. engages as a consumer packaged goods company, which focuses on medical cannabis research and the cultivation, processing, and distribution of cannabis products worldwide. It operates through the followings segments: Cannabis, Distribution, Beverage, and Wellness. The Cannabis segment focuses on cultivation, production, distribution, and sale of both medical and adult-use cannabis products. The Distribution segment is involved in purchase, resale, and distribution of pharmaceutical and wellness products. The Beverage segment refers to the production, marketing, and sale of beverages. The Wellness segment represents the production, marketing, and distribution of hemp-based food and other wellness products. The company was founded on January 24, 2018 and is headquartered in Leamington, Canada.

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Tilray Brands is trending as capital flows into cannabis names following reports that the U.S. administration is nearing a decision on marijuana reclassification. Investors are actively debating the potential for long-term reform, with the community focused on the impact of policy tailwinds versus historical volatility and management's past share dilution.

QuantumScape Corp. engages in developing next-generation solid-state lithium-metal batteries. The company’s next-generation batteries are designed to enable greater energy density, faster charging, and enhanced safety to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower-carbon future. The company was founded by Jagdeep Singh, Tim Holme, and Fritz B. Prinz in May 2010 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

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QuantumScape is seeing a surge in investor interest and volatility ahead of its earnings report, driven by optimism over the company's expansion into AI data center infrastructure and defense applications. The community is actively debating the company's long-term commercialization progress, with bulls highlighting the technological potential and OEM partnerships while bears remain skeptical of management's communication and the timeline to profitability.

Avis Budget Group, Inc. engages in the provision of vehicle sharing and rental services. It operates through the Americas and International segments. The Americas segment includes vehicle rental and car sharing operations in North America, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. The International segment is involved in vehicle rental and car sharing operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Australasia. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ.

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Avis Budget Group is experiencing intense market volatility as investors aggressively unwind a massive short squeeze that sent shares to extreme highs. Community sentiment is deeply polarized, with many retail traders actively discussing whether the rapid decline represents a permanent crash or a potential setup for another volatile bounce.

Navitas Semiconductor Corp. engages in the development of ultra-efficient gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors. Its GaN power ICs integrate GaN power with drive, control and protection to enable charging, power density, and energy savings for mobile, consumer, enterprise, eMobility and new energy markets. The company was founded by Daniel Kinzer, Nick Fichtenbaum, Gene Sheridan, and Jason Zhang on August 12, 2020 and is headquartered in Torrance, CA.

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Navitas Semiconductor is experiencing significant upward momentum driven by strong investor interest in its role within the AI data center power infrastructure, specifically through its GaN technology and ongoing partnerships. While bullish sentiment centers on the potential for long-term growth and supply chain importance, the community remains divided as traders debate the sustainability of the current valuation amid short squeeze dynamics and upcoming earnings.

Zebec's integrated products - real time payroll apps, on-chain payments infrastructure and networked DePIN - serve companies of all sizes, merchants and individuals and help transcend the boundaries of traditional banking and diminish the role of financial intermediaries.

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International Business Machines Corp. is an information technology company, which engages in the provision of integrated solutions that leverage information technology and knowledge of business processes. It operates through the following segments: Software, Consulting, Infrastructure, Financing, and Other. The Software segment combines hybrid cloud platform and software solutions to help clients become more data-driven, and to automate, secure, and modernize their environments. The Consulting segment focuses on integrating skills on strategy, experience, technology and operations by domain and industry. The Infrastructure segment offers solutions for hybrid cloud and is the foundation of the hybrid cloud stack. Infrastructure is optimized for infusing AI into mission-critical transactions and tightly integrated with IBM Software including Red Hat for accelerated hybrid cloud benefits. The Financing segment refers to the client and commercial financing, facilitating IBM clients’ acquisition of IT systems, software, and services. The company was founded by Charles Ranlett Flint and Thomas J. Watson Sr. on June 16, 1911 and is headquartered in Armonk, NY.

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IBM is trending following a sharp, sentiment-driven sell-off sparked by concerns that AI coding tools could disrupt its legacy COBOL business, a narrative investors are now re-evaluating as a potential overreaction. The community is actively debating the stock's valuation and the company's competitive moat, with many long-term bulls highlighting recent defense contract wins and stable institutional support as reasons to view the price decline as a buying opportunity.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Lucid’s strategy centers on its new Midsize platform, starting with Cosmos and Earth SUVs.</li><li>Lucid introduced the Atlas electric drive unit to improve efficiency and cut costs.</li><li>Lucid is advancing discussions with Uber to deploy its Midsize platform vehicles.</li></ul>Lucid Group Inc. (LCID) on Thursday outlined a broad strategy to scale its electric-vehicle business and move closer to sustained profitability during its investor day in New York.The California-based automaker said the plan combines higher vehicle volumes, diversified software revenue, and disciplined spending to support positive free cash flow in the coming years.<h2 class="st-heading-2">New Midsize Platform Atlas Drive Unit&nbsp;</h2>A key part of Lucid’s strategy centers on its upcoming Midsize platform. It would support three vehicles, beginning with the Lucid Cosmos and Lucid Earth SUVs, with a starting price point below $50,000.Lucid also unveiled its Atlas electric drive unit, a next-generation powertrain designed to boost energy efficiency while lowering production costs. The system uses a smaller, lighter architecture and identical front and rear components to streamline manufacturing and reduce complexity.<blockquote>"Smaller batteries, fewer parts, and tighter integration mean lower cost, better performance, and a superior customer experience, all at the same time."-Emad Dlala, Senior Vice President, Engineering and Software, Lucid</blockquote><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/LCID">Lucid stock</a> traded over 5% lower on Thursday mid-morning.&nbsp;On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock changed to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ territory the previous day. Message volume shifted to ‘high’ from ‘low’ levels in 24 hours.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Robotaxi Plans And Uber Partnership</h2>Lucid introduced a robotaxi concept called Lunar, a two-seat autonomous vehicle built on the same platform which is in the conceptual stage.&nbsp;Lucid said its partnership with Uber is progressing as both companies work toward a deal to deploy Midsize platform vehicles on a scale similar to the Gravity robotaxi program, with plans to expand over time.In 2026, the company plans to expand production and deployment of the Lucid Gravity.<blockquote>"While the Midsize platform fundamentally improves unit economics in the mid-term, near-term progress is driven by scaling Gravity, disciplined capital deployment, and diversified revenue streams that accelerate our path to sustainable profitability and positive free cash flow."-Taoufiq Boussaid, CFO, Lucid</blockquote>LCID stock has declined over 53% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/palantir-ceo-alex-karp-highlights-faster-more-precise-warfare-enabled-by-ai-platforms-against-iran/cZdu4nBRI9N">Palantir CEO Alex Karp Highlights Faster, More Precise Warfare Enabled By AI Platforms Against Iran</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Lucid Gravity battery electric mid-size luxury crossover SUV on display during the 2025 Wheels at Mariënwaerdt car show on September 13 in Beesd, The Netherlands.

Lucid Investor Day Highlights: Company Outlines Strategy To Scale EV Business, Move Toward Profitability

Lucid Group automaker said the strategy combines higher vehicle volumes, software revenue, and cost discipline to drive positive free cash flow.

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The automaker said the strategy combines higher vehicle volumes, software revenue, and cost discipline to drive positive free cash flow.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The vehicle maker expects first-quarter total revenue in the range of $3.50 billion and $3.60 billion.</li><li>Nio also expects a 90% to 97% increase in&nbsp;total deliveries for the first quarter of 2026.&nbsp;</li><li>Nio’s Q4 vehicle margins improved to more than 18%, compared to roughly 13% last year.</li></ul>Shares of NIO Inc (NIO) climbed 10% on Tuesday after the EV maker reported its first-ever profitable quarter while revenue surged on the back of strong growth in vehicle sales.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NIO">NIO shares</a> were trading at their highest levels since Dec. 30, 2025.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Nio Posts Q4 Profit</h2>Total revenue for the fourth-quarter rose nearly 76% to RMB34.65 billion, or $4.96 billion, beating Wall Street’s estimates of RMB33.25 billion, according to Fiscal.ai data.Net profit came in at RMB282.7 million, compared with a net loss of RMB7.12 billion a year earlier. Vehicle sales generated $4.52 billion in revenue during the quarter, marking an 81% increase from Q4 of 2024. Vehicle margins improved to more than 18% in Q4, compared to around 13% last year.Nio expects first-quarter total revenue in a range of $3.50 billion and $3.60 billion, representing a growth of around 103% to 109%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Nio Expects 90% To 97% Increase In Q1 Deliveries</h2>During the fourth quarter, NIO recorded a 72% increase in EV deliveries.&nbsp;“In the fourth quarter of 2025, the company delivered 124,807 smart electric vehicles, representing a year-over-year increase of 71.7%, with quarterly deliveries of our NIO, ONVO, and FIREFLY brands each reaching record highs,” said William Bin Li, Chairman and CEO of NIO.&nbsp;“We expect total deliveries in the first quarter of 2026 to be between 80,000 and 83,000 units, representing a year-over-year increase of 90.1% to 97.2%.”Last month, NIO and its unit GeniTech Co (Shenji) signed agreements with several investors in China to raise more than RMB2 billion in cash through the issuance of new Shenji shares. Shenji oversees NIO’s intelligent-driving chip business.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits flipped to ‘bullish’ from ‘bearish’ over the past 24 hours, amid ‘high’ message volumes.&nbsp;<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Nio_jpg_4a748621fa.webp" alt="Nio.jpg">One user expects the stock to rise to $8. It is currently trading at $5.5.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Muktar65/message/647096271</stembedurl>Another user expects institutional investments following a “blowout quarter.”<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Risk_It/message/647108873</stembedurl>Year-to-date, the stock has gained around 2%.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-did-atpc-stock-soar-today/cZdot1ZRI7B">Why Did ATPC Stock Soar 130% Today?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

The NIO Ink logo is displayed on a mobile phone with the company branding seen in the background in this photo illustration in Brussels, Belgium, on November 9, 2025. (Photo by Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

NIO Reports First Ever Profitable Quarter - NIO Stock Jumps 10%

The Chinese EV maker reported a 76% increase in fourth-quarter revenue, beating Wall Street estimates, according to Fiscal.ai data.

NIO Stock Pops 5% Pre-Market: EV Maker Posts Revenue Surge, Swings To Profit In Q4

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The new variant is priced below last year’s $79,990 dual-motor all-wheel-drive model, which served as the entry-level version.</li><li>The latest model features coil spring suspension instead of air suspension.</li><li>Tesla also lowered the price of its most expensive variant, the Cyberbeast, to $99,990 from $114,990.</li></ul>Tesla CEO Elon Musk responded to a post on X about the new Cybertruck variant, saying the price is effective “only for the next 10 days.”<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/2024817036241871001" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Musk_jpg_06baeb364a.webp" alt="Musk.jpg" width="709" height="283"></a></figure><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TSLA">TSLA shares</a> were down 1% at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Most Affordable Cybertruck&nbsp;</h2>This comes after the EV maker <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/tesla-unveils-most-affordable-cybertruck-priced-above-promise-from-2019/cZRZskQR4D8">unveiled</a> its ‘most affordable’ Cybertruck yet on Thursday, opening up U.S. orders for the electric pickup at $59,990.While the new model comes at a lower price point compared to earlier trims, it remains significantly above the $40,000 starting price Musk originally announced at the vehicle’s 2019 launch. It is priced below last year’s $79,990 dual-motor all-wheel-drive (AWD) version, which was the entry-level option.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Features FSD Compatibility Like The Premium Trim</h2>According to&nbsp;Tesla investor and influencer&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/SawyerMerritt/status/2024674322778935501">Sawyer Merritt</a>,&nbsp;the $59,990 dual-motor AWD Cybertruck trim, priced $20,000 below the $79,990 Premium AWD version, offers reduced towing and payload capacity, coil spring suspension instead of air suspension, smaller wheels, textile seats, and a simplified sound system. It also removes features like ventilated seats, a rear display, premium lighting, and cargo rails.&nbsp;However, it retains the same driving range, 0-60 mph time, rear-wheel steering, charging speed, bed outlets, Powershare capability, and Full Self-Driving compatibility as the Premium trim.Tesla also lowered the price of its most expensive variant, the Cyberbeast, to $99,990 from $114,990.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>While retail sentiment over the past 24 hours on Stocktwits remained in the ‘bullish’ territory, chatter was largely bearish.&nbsp;<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/TSLA_jpg_caa0cf6bcd.webp" alt="TSLA.jpg">One user said that if a company continues to lower prices, it is not a bullish sign.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Boardroommaster/message/645411722</stembedurl>Another user said margins could come under pressure due to the price cut.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/bighdaddie/message/645419653</stembedurl>Year-to-date, the stock has fallen more than 10%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.&nbsp;

 Elon Musk speaks onstage during the "Exploring the New Frontiers of Innovation: Mark Read in Conversation with Elon Musk" session at the Lumiere Theatre.

Elon Musk Says Tesla’s New $59,990 Cybertruck Price Good For ‘Next 10 Days’ Only

In a post on X on Friday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced a limited-time price offer for the electric pickup.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>EVTV will own the ASIC systems and maintain lease rights to containerized power infrastructure.</li><li>Azio AI will oversee hardware integration and optimization.</li><li>Systems to be deployed in EVTV’s liquid-immersion-cooled modular container platform, the company said.</li></ul>Shares of Envirotech Vehicles (EVTV) climbed 3% on Friday after Azio AI Corp. announced that it had received its first purchase order from EVTV for 28 next-generation Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) compute systems.Under the agreement, EVTV will own the ASIC systems and maintain lease rights to the containerized power infrastructure, while Azio AI will oversee hardware integration and optimization. The systems will be deployed in EVTV’s liquid-immersion-cooled modular container platform.The deployment will test power efficiency, cooling performance, uptime, and compute economics under continuous workloads. Azio added that the initial payment has been received in full, with delivery expected in the coming weeks.<h2 class="st-heading-2">AZIO Acquisition Update</h2>Envirotech reaffirmed its progress toward strategic alignment with AZIO AI. The companies signed an amended non-binding letter of intent under which EVTV would acquire AZIO AI through a merger, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The proposed deal, which values AZIO AI at $480 million, remains subject to due diligence, regulatory approvals, and shareholder approval.Envirotech Vehicles also updated shareholders on a Nasdaq compliance issue, stating it is procedural and tied to completing routine annual proxy requirements. The company said the matter does not affect its operations or financial performance.Earlier this month, Envirotech announced a major step forward in its modular data and power infrastructure initiative with AZIO AI, following an on-site engineering review that moved the project from planning to execution.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Retail sentiment for <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EVTV">EVTV</a> on Stocktwits flipped to ‘bullish’ from ‘bearish’ a day earlier.&nbsp;One bullish user noted that EVTV’s&nbsp;container platform can run real high-density computing.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/txai/message/645457167</stembedurl>Another user&nbsp;noted that the company was serious about building out their modular infrastructure.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/txai/message/645429857</stembedurl>Year-to-date, the stock has gained over 400%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Why Did EVTV Stock Surge 22% In Pre-Market Today?

Azio AI announced that it has received a purchase order from EVTV for 28 next-generation ASIC compute systems.

An AI Hardware Deal Has Sent This EV Stock Soaring Pre-Market Today 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The CEO said the company returned to a full-year positive comparable sales growth following three years of negative results.</li><li>Gross profit in Q4 reached approximately $0.9 billion, representing 44% of revenue, compared with 17.4% last year.</li><li>For 2026, the company projects revenue between $8.49 billion and $8.58 billion, with comparable sales growth of 1% to 2%.</li></ul>Advance Auto Parts Inc. (AAP) reported fourth-quarter (Q4) and full-year results for the period ended Jan. 3, 2026, highlighting a return to annual comparable sales growth and improved profitability after several challenging years.&nbsp;The automotive aftermarket retailer, which serves both professional installers and do-it-yourself customers across North America, said operational changes made in 2025 began to gain traction.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Leadership Points To Turnaround Progress</h2>In Q4, the company reported sales of $2 billion and adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.86. The period included an extra week that contributed about $132 million in revenue. Both revenue and EPS surpassed the analysts’ consensus estimate of $1.95 billion and $0.41, respectively, according to Fiscal AI data.&nbsp;<blockquote>“We returned to full-year positive comparable sales growth following three years of negative results and expanded adjusted operating income margin by over 200 basis points, which were both in line with our full-year 2025 guidance range."-Shane O'Kelly, President and CEO, Advance Auto Parts</blockquote>Comparable store sales rose 1.1% in Q4 when excluding the additional week, and stores closed under the company’s 2024 restructuring initiative. Following the earnings,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/AAP">Advance Auto Parts stock&nbsp;</a>traded over 9% higher in Friday’s premarket.&nbsp;On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock jumped to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ territory the previous day amid ‘high’ message volume levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_13_073226_png_132cd8d323.webp" alt="AAP’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 07:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 13, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="933" height="103"><figcaption>AAP’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 07:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 13, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Margins And Profitability Improve</h2>Gross profit reached approximately $0.9 billion, representing 44.0% of revenue, compared with 17.4% last year, which was affected by restructuring-related charges. Adjusted gross margin improved to 44.2%, a 520 basis point YoY increase.&nbsp;The company posted an operating income of $44 million, compared to an $820 million loss last year. On February 10, Advance Auto Parts declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, payable April 24, to shareholders of record as of April 10.&nbsp;For 2026, the company projects revenue between $8.49 billion and $8.58 billion, comparable sales growth of 1% to 2%, and adjusted EPS of $2.40 to $3.10.AAP stock has gained over 19% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/radware-rdwr-stock-80-million-buyback-plan/cZR5YWfR4so">This Smallcap Cybersecurity Stock Is In Spotlight After Announcing $80M Buyback</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

The Advance Auto Parts logo is seen on a sign outside of its store in Shenandoh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Paul Weaver/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

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Comparable store sales rose 1.1% in the fourth-quarter with a revenue of $2 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $0.86. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Deutsche Bank upgraded Rivian to ‘Buy’ from ‘Hold’ and raised its price target to $23 from $16.</li><li>UBS said it remains “excited” about Rivian’s product pipeline and brand strength.</li><li>Earlier, Rivian said the rollout of its R2 SUV is likely to weigh on margins in the first half of 2026.</li></ul>Rivian Automotive Inc. (RIVN) shares jumped more than 20% in pre-market trading on Friday, driven by upbeat brokerage reactions to the electric vehicle maker’s stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results, highlighted by its first-ever quarter of achieving a positive gross margin on a cash basis.The rally signals renewed investor confidence in Rivian’s path to profitability at a time when several legacy automakers appear to be slowing their EV ambitions.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Rivian Delivers Revenue Beat, Margin Milestone</h2>On Thursday, Rivian reported Q4 revenue of $1.29 billion, driven by higher software and services revenue from its joint venture with Volkswagen Group. Wall Street had estimated a revenue of $1.27 billion, according to Fiscal.ai data. The company also reported a loss of $0.66 per share, marginally narrower than the $0.67 per share estimate.<h2 class="st-heading-2">R2 SUV Rollout May Pressure Margins In Short-Term</h2>Rivian said the rollout of its lower-priced R2 SUV is likely to weigh on margins in the first half of 2026 as production ramps up, but is expected to turn into a tailwind by the fourth quarter as manufacturing scales. R2 is expected to become the majority of the company’s vehicle volume by the end of 2027.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Deutsche Bank: Rivian’s 2026 Trajectory Appears De-Risked</h2>Deutsche Bank upgraded Rivian to ‘Buy’ from ‘Hold’ and raised its price target to $23 from $16, according to The Fly. This represents a 64% upside to the stock’s $14 closing price on Thursday. The brokerage highlighted early signs of an improving outlook, noting that Rivian’s 2026 trajectory appears “de-risked,” supported by achievable volume expectations and continued progress in reducing vehicle costs.Deutsche noted that Rivian’s R2 vehicle launch is on track for Q2, while competitors are “slow-walking” their EV transitions. The firm also believes the stock offers an attractive risk-reward profile.<h2 class="st-heading-2">UBS Turns Less Bearish On Rivian</h2>Meanwhile, UBS upgraded Rivian to ‘Neutral’ from ‘Sell’ and raised its price target to $16 from $15. The firm noted that Rivian’s near-term risk-reward profile now appears more balanced at current levels, compared with its previously bearish view that was partly driven by valuation concerns.UBS added that it remains “excited” about Rivian’s product pipeline and brand strength, and believes the company’s 2026 guidance captures meaningful upside potential while accounting for downside risks.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits turned ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ a day earlier, amid ‘extremely high’ message volumes. <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/RIVN">RIVN</a> was among the top trending tickers at the time of writing.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/RIVN_jpg_127e3f9b6d.webp" alt="RIVN.jpg" width="928" height="106"><figcaption>RIVN's Sentiment Meter and Message Volumes at Pre-Market on Feb. 13, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>One bullish user expects 2026 to be Rivian’s breakout year.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Bobky2030/message/644892803</stembedurl>However, another user expects the company to be raising funds urgently over the next couple of years.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/TopazFrenzy/message/644893997</stembedurl>Year-to-date, the stock has shed over 14%.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nasdaq-sp500-futures-lower-nvda-aapl-tsla-rivn-mrna-amat-stocks-to-watch/cZR5NHpR4sZ">Nasdaq, S&amp;P 500 Futures Edge Lower Ahead Of CPI Data: Why NVDA, AAPL, TSLA, RIVN, MRNA, AMAT, IREN Are On Traders' Radar Today</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

The Rivian logo is on display during the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center on November 23, 2025 in Los Angeles, California

RIVN Stock Surges 20% Pre-Market On Upgrade: Analysts See Edge With Rivals ‘Slow-Walking’ EV Transition

Deutsche Bank and UBS upgraded RIVN stock, noting a favourable near-term risk-reward profile after its fourth-quarter results.

Deutsche Bank and UBS upgraded the stock, noting a favourable near-term risk-reward profile after its fourth-quarter results.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Exports from its Shanghai plant were 50,644 vehicles in January, a 71% jump from a year earlier.</li><li>Including domestic sales and exports, wholesale volumes increased 9.3%.</li><li>Model Y wholesale sales came in at 38,916 units while Model 3 volumes totalled 30,213 units.</li></ul>Tesla’s (TSLA) China deliveries reportedly declined sharply in January, even as exports from its Shanghai factory saw a 71% increase.The electric vehicle (EV) maker’s retail sales in January stood at 18,485 vehicles, its lowest monthly figure since November 2022, according to a report by the CNEVPost on Thursday, citing data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA).Retail sales dropped 45% from January 2025 and plunged more than 80% from December 2025. Tesla’s Shanghai facility produces the Model 3 sedan and Model Y, serving both domestic and overseas markets.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TSLA">TSLA shares</a> were up 0.7% in pre-market trading.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Exports Drive Wholesale Growth</h2>While local deliveries weakened, Tesla increased shipments abroad. The Shanghai plant exported 50,644 vehicles in January, a 71% jump from a year earlier. Including domestic sales and exports, wholesale volume reached 69,129 units, up 9.3% year-on-year but nearly 29% lower than December.Model Y wholesale sales rose about 21% from last year to 38,916 units, though they fell sharply from the prior month. Model 3 volumes totalled 30,213 units, edging slightly lower both annually and sequentially.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Challenging Market Conditions</h2>January is typically a slow month for China’s auto market, but broader industry trends also weighed on demand. Total new energy vehicle (NEV) retail sales fell 20% to 596,000 units, while battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales declined 17%. Tesla holds around 3.1% of the NEV market and 5.3% of the BEV segment, according to the report.Policy changes, including a new 5% purchase tax and reduced trade-in subsidies, have further cooled consumer interest.Tesla is also facing pressure outside China. January registrations dropped 42% in France and 88% in Norway, a historically strong market for Tesla. U.S. sales fell 17%, marking a fourth consecutive monthly decline.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Retail sentiment remained in the ‘bullish’ territory over the past 24 hours.<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/TSLA_jpg_63e320e880.webp" alt="TSLA.jpg">However, retail commentary was mixed. One user expects the stock to climb to $440. It is currently trading at $428.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/koditrump/message/644777545</stembedurl>Another user expects the stock to fall to $300 if it breaks below its $390 support.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/DookieDungaroos/message/644775350</stembedurl>TSLA shares have shed around 6% so far in 2026.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/iclr-stock-icon-withdraws-fy25-guidance-accounting-probe/cZRTZn4R4rX">ICLR Stock Crashed 33% In Pre-Market Today - Why Did The Company Withdraw Its FY2025 Guidance?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Tesla’s China Retail Sales Slump 45% In January: Report

The electric vehicle maker’s retail sales in January stood at 18,485 vehicles, its lowest monthly figure since November 2022.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The simulation environment runs Cyngn’s autonomy stack, mission planning tools, and telematics as if the vehicles were operating in a live facility.</li><li>As part of the initiative, Cyngn has contributed a detailed model of heavy industrial vehicles to the Isaac Sim framework.</li><li>Cyngn plans to use the Isaac Sim environment for ongoing development, customer demonstrations, and early-stage operator training.</li></ul>Cyngn Inc. (CYN) stock surged on Tuesday after the company said it is advancing its autonomous vehicle technology through a new partnership with Nvidia (NVDA), using the latter’s Isaac Sim platform to create a high-fidelity digital warehouse for testing and refining its automation software.&nbsp;This virtual setup allows Cyngn to simulate real-world warehouse operations at scale, a task that would be difficult to replicate physically.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is The Isaac Sim Environment?</h2>The simulation environment runs Cyngn’s autonomy stack, mission planning tools, and telematics as if the vehicles were operating in a live facility, enabling evaluation of larger fleets and more intricate operational scenarios.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CYN">Cyngn stock</a> traded over 28% higher in Tuesday’s premarket. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘extremely bullish’ territory amid ‘extremely high’ message volume levels.&nbsp;As part of the initiative, Cyngn has contributed a detailed model of heavy industrial vehicles to the Isaac Sim framework. This model reflects the vehicles’ real-world dynamics and is intended to enhance the accuracy of simulations.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Are The Applications And Future Plans?</h2>Cyngn plans to use the Isaac Sim environment for ongoing development, customer demonstrations, and early-stage operator training. The company is also exploring ways to collaborate with current partners whose operational spaces are replicated inside the simulation, providing a bridge between virtual testing and live deployment.<blockquote>"By using NVIDIA Isaac Sim to run our autonomy and fleet software in realistic, full-scale environments, we can validate new forklift use cases faster, reduce development risk, and shorten the timeline from concept to commercial deployment.”-Felix Singh, VP of Engineering Services, Cyngn</blockquote>Based in Mountain View, California, Cyngn develops autonomous vehicle technology for industrial applications. In late January, the company announced that orders for its autonomous DriveMod Tuggers in 2025 were roughly three times those in 2024, reflecting increased enterprise adoption.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/disney-josh-d-amaro-ceo-dana-walden-chief-creative-officer/cZbiuxFR4mc">Disney Names Josh D’Amaro CEO, Dana Walden Becomes Chief Creative Officer</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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CYN Stock Is Surging Pre-Market — What's The Nvidia Connection?

Cyngn teams up with Nvidia to develop a simulation environment of a high-fidelity digital warehouse for testing and refining its automation software. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Alongside the equity purchase, both investors entered put option agreements with a wholly owned subsidiary of Geely Sweden Holdings AB.</li><li>Feathertop Funding operates as a special-purpose vehicle consolidated into Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.</li><li>In December, the company announced a $300 million equity financing by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. and NATIXIS.</li></ul>Polestar (PSNY) on Monday disclosed a fresh $400 million capital infusion that brings in some major banks as shareholders, strengthening the electric vehicle maker’s balance sheet at a critical point in its growth cycle.&nbsp;The automaker confirmed it secured $400 million in equity financing, split evenly between Feathertop Funding and Standard Chartered Bank.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Equity Deal With Built-In Exit</h2>Alongside the equity purchase, both investors entered put option agreements with a wholly owned subsidiary of Geely Sweden Holdings AB, which is part of its parent group.&nbsp;These arrangements allow banks to sell their stakes back after three years, subject to predefined return conditions, providing a structured exit if market conditions change.Feathertop Funding operates as a special-purpose vehicle consolidated into Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp, effectively bringing two major financial institutions into Polestar’s ownership structure.&nbsp;Following the announcement,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/PSNY">Polestar stock</a> traded over 2% higher in Monday’s premarket. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘bearish’ territory amid ‘low’ message volume levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_02_055223_png_df110c0a49.webp" alt="PSNY’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 05:45 a.m. ET on Feb. 2, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="930" height="104"><figcaption>PSNY’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 05:45 a.m. ET on Feb. 2, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Why It Matters Now</h2>Polestar framed the deal as a continuation of financing strategies it outlined previously, noting the terms closely resemble equity arrangements announced in December 2025.&nbsp;<blockquote>“Following the new equity financing and the funding announcements in December, and with the support of Geely Holding, we continue to make progress on enhancing our liquidity position and strengthening our balance sheet.”-Michael Lohscheller, CEO, Polestar.&nbsp;</blockquote>In December, the company announced a $300 million equity financing by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. and NATIXIS. Additionally, Polestar said it signed a loan deal with a subsidiary of Geely Sweden Holdings, allowing it to borrow up to $600 million.In 2025, Polestar’s retail sales jumped 34% year-on-year to&nbsp;60,119 cars.PSNY stock has declined by over 51% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-largest-pricing-error-in-history-as-oversold/cZbgSnxR4kT">Bitcoin Faces ‘Largest Pricing Error In History’ As Long-Term Models Flash Oversold Signals, Says Analyst</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A Polestar new energy vehicle store is seen in Shanghai, China, on January 14, 2024. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Polestar Stock Gains Pre-Market After Securing $400M Bank-Backed Financing

The automaker confirmed it secured $400 million through an equity financing split evenly between Feathertop Funding and Standard Chartered Bank.

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