Musk now says it’s ‘pointless’ to build a $25,000 Tesla for human drivers

By Chris Kirkham (Reuters) -When Reuters reported in April that Tesla had scrapped plans for a long-promised, next-generation $25,000 electric vehicle, the automaker’s stock plunged. Chief Executive Elon Musk rushed to respond on X, his social-media network. “Reuters is lying,” he posted, without elaborating. Tesla’s stock recovered some of its losses. Six months later, Musk…

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Is Twilio Cheap or Still Overpriced? Breaking Down the Q3 Buzz

Thursday, October 31st, 2024 Following a robust Q3 earnings release, Twilio’s (TWLO) stock shot up over 11% in post-market trading to $78.90. Investors are now weighing whether this surge marks sustainable growth or if it’s just short-lived hype. Let’s break down the details that will influence TWLO’s trajectory. Earnings Highlights and Forward Guidance Twilio’s Q3…

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Stocks slip as Big Tech gloom mixes with pre-election jitters

By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) -Global shares fell on Thursday, after Facebook owner Meta Platforms and Microsoft both warned of rising costs for artificial intelligence, while evidence of strong U.S. economic growth helped support the dollar. Big Tech’s warnings stoked worries among investors that the pay-off for heavy spending on AI may take longer than…

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Robinhood rolls out US presidential election derivatives trading as race heats up

By Manya Saini (Reuters) – Robinhood announced the launch of U.S. presidential election event contracts on Monday, enabling customers to trade based on their prediction for the tightly contested race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Markets will be watching the Nov. 5 contest closely and analysts expect volatility across asset…

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McDonald’s US head vows to improve safety after E. coli outbreak, more cases expected

By Ananya Mariam Rajesh, Waylon Cunningham (Reuters) -McDonald’s scrambled on Wednesday to contain the damage from an E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounder burgers that has killed one person and sickened nearly 50 others, as it pulled the menu item from restaurants across a dozen states. The outbreak has sickened people across the U.S….

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Sentiment vs. Reality—Is Growth Costing Tesla More Than It’s Worth?

Sentiment vs. Reality—Is Growth Costing Tesla More Than It’s Worth? Tesla’s Q3 2024 earnings call was filled with optimism, as Elon Musk and his leadership team focused on the long-term potential of the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, AI innovations, and the upcoming Cybertruck. They painted a picture of Tesla’s future dominance, pushing the idea…

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