Stellantis N.V. (STLA)

SoundHound AI stock has fallen 41% since the start of 2026 despite strong business fundamentals. The voice AI company is expanding rapidly in automotive assistants and restaurant automation, with partnerships including Stellantis, Hyundai, Honda, IHOP, and Panda Express. Fourth-quarter revenue surged 59% year-over-year to $55.1 million, and operating losses are shrinking significantly, suggesting the company is approaching profitability. Analysts believe the stock may be undervalued and positioned for a turnaround over the next three years.

The Motley Fool•Will Ebiefung

Apr 2

The global EV battery market is expected to grow from $91.93 billion in 2024 to $251.33 billion by 2035 at a 9.6% CAGR, driven by cylindrical battery adoption, anode material innovations, and major infrastructure investments. North America is positioned for significant growth with substantial partnerships and government incentives supporting EV battery production.

GlobeNewswire Inc.•Marketsandmarkets

Apr 1

Stellantis N.V. announced that a live webcast link for its Annual General Meeting will be available on April 14, 2026, on the AGM page in the Investors section of its corporate website.

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Apr 1

Gene Munster of Deepwater Asset Management views Tesla's Q1 delivery report as a critical indicator of EV demand post-tax credit expiration. With legacy automakers like Ford, GM, and Toyota scaling back EV investments, Tesla faces limited U.S. competition, particularly with BYD absent from the market. Wall Street expects ~466,000 deliveries with 8% growth, while Tesla's focus on high-volume models and autonomy positions it for market share gains.

Benzinga•Ananya Gairola

Mar 28

Ford is implementing a radical production change using 'unicasting' technology to replace hundreds of smaller components with large aluminum castings, aiming to reduce costs and compete with Chinese automakers. While the manufacturing benefits are clear, concerns exist about potential unintended consequences, particularly regarding vehicle repair costs. Early research suggests vehicles with large castings can be less expensive to fix if designed with repairability in mind, which Ford has prioritized. This production evolution is critical for Ford's long-term competitiveness against rising Chinese auto industry threats.

The Motley Fool•Daniel Miller

Mar 28

Stellantis is ticketing employees who drive non-Stellantis vehicles to work at its Michigan headquarters, forcing them to park in distant lots. The practice, implemented after a return-to-office mandate, involves warning tickets rather than fines in most cases. Ford and General Motors have reportedly used similar policies.

Benzinga•Chris Katje

Mar 27

Law firm Kirby McInerney LLP is investigating Stellantis N.V. for potential federal securities law violations following the company's announcement of €22.2 billion in charges related to a business reset. The announcement triggered a significant stock price decline of 23.7%, dropping from $9.54 to $7.28 per share on February 6, 2026. The investigation is ongoing to determine whether claims can be brought under federal securities laws.

GlobeNewswire Inc.•Kirby Mcinerney Llp

Mar 23

Leapmotor achieved its first annual net profit of 540 million yuan in 2025 with deliveries doubling to 596,555 units, outperforming peers Nio and XPeng through aggressive low-pricing strategy. However, the company faces sustainability concerns with thin profit margins (0.83%), heavy reliance on financial income, surging debt, and vulnerability to rising lithium battery costs. Analysts remain bullish on overseas expansion and R&D capabilities, but the company must reach 2 million annual sales to ensure long-term viability.

Benzinga•Bamboo Works

Mar 23

Uber Technologies is positioned as an attractive driverless-vehicle play due to its platform-as-a-service strategy that avoids capital-intensive vehicle manufacturing. With over 20 active partnerships including Waymo, Zoox, Nvidia, and Stellantis, Uber focuses on owning the consumer experience and data layer while leveraging its massive user base for robotaxi deployment, targeting Level 4 self-driving across 28 cities by 2028.

The Motley Fool•Daniel Miller

Mar 21

Kirby McInerney LLP is investigating Stellantis N.V. for potential securities law violations following the company's announcement of €22.2 billion in charges related to a business reset. The announcement triggered a sharp 23.7% stock price decline on February 6, 2026, dropping from $9.54 to $7.28 per share. The law firm is seeking investors who purchased Stellantis securities to contact them regarding potential claims.

GlobeNewswire Inc.•Kirby Mcinerney Llp

Mar 20