The UAW strike against the Detroit Three auto makers will not be expanded for now, according to UAW President Shawn Fain. However, negotiations are ongoing and the endgame is still uncertain.
Tesla and other auto makers in China, including BYD, have pledged to "enhance 'core socialist values'" and halt price wars after the Chinese government directed them to do so. Tesla has been cutting prices on its EVs, particularly the Model 3 and Model Y, multiple times since late last year. Despite this, Tesla shares have performed well, gaining over 6% this week and 127% year-to-date.
Tesla's second-quarter delivery results are highly anticipated as they are the leader in electric vehicles, and their numbers will be closely watched among other auto makers.
Auto makers and standards setters in North America have adopted Tesla's EV charging plug, solidifying Tesla's dominance in the industry. However, this development does not necessarily mean that Tesla's stock will rise.
Shares of auto makers, including Tesla and other EV producers, are down in Wednesday trading due to a combination of factors including government policies, Federal Reserve actions, stock charts, and company performance, leading to unhappy investors. Tesla's stock is down 4.1%, while Rivian Automotive, Fisker, and Lucid Group are also experiencing losses.