While the U.S. electric vehicle market faces significant headwinds from expiring tax credits and persistent range anxiety, Chinese EV manufacturer NIO is charting a dramatically different course. The company’s stock has skyrocketed 121% from its July lows, powered by record deliveries, strategic global expansion, and a unique battery-swapping infrastructure that is captivating investors. This stark divergence underscores the uneven and complex nature of the global EV transition, where regional dynamics can create winners and losers within the same industry.
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Dow futures indicate a positive start, with MicroStrategy shares rising nearly 6% as Bitcoin gains 2% to around $96,500. Coinbase Global is up over 4%, while Tesla stock increases by 1.2% ahead of fourth-quarter delivery data. NIO shares add 1% following a 73% sales increase in December, but SoFi Technologies falls 2.5% after a downgrade. Unity Software sees an 8% jump linked to a social media post by Roaring Kitty.
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