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Rivian stock drops after pausing Mercedes electric van deal

Rivian stock drops after pausing Mercedes electric van deal

EV-maker Rivian (RIVN) announced today it was pausing plans to co-develop an electric van with Mercedes-Benz (MBG.DE) and would no longer pursue a memorandum of understanding the two companies signed in September of this year. “Our decision to pause this partnership with Mercedes-Benz is based upon our focus on prioritizing investments with the highest returns. We have a range of opportunities to invest our capital and are constantly evaluating and refining our analysis of these projects,”… Source link

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Rivian stock higher after EV-maker reaffirms production forecast, reports narrower loss

Rivian stock higher after EV-maker reaffirms production forecast, reports narrower loss

Rivian (RIVN) stock jumped after hours as the electric adventure vehicle maker reported a narrower loss than expected loss for the third quarter, and also reaffirmed its full-year production forecast and financial outlook. For the quarter Rivian reported revenue of $536 million, missing estimates of $561.1 million, and reported an adjusted EPS loss of $1.57 a share, smaller than the expected loss of $1.86. More importantly for investors, the company said it would still hit its 25,000 vehicle… Source link

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Rivian announces big recall; Tesla Hits sales record in China: EV roundup

Rivian announces big recall; Tesla Hits sales record in China: EV roundup

EV (electric vehicle) stocks are on the move today as third quarter earnings season approaches. Here are two big stories that have investors’ attention. Rivian announces a big recall Rivian (RIVN) shares are sliding today after the electric adventure truckmaker announced it would recall all of the vehicles it has produced thus far due to a safety issue. The recall affects around 13,000 vehicles Rivian has delivered to customers. The safety concern at issue is a nut that attaches the front… Source link

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Rivian lays off hundreds of workers as its struggles create a $19 billion headache for Amazon and Ford

Rivian lays off hundreds of workers as its struggles create a $19 billion headache for Amazon and Ford

The 2022 Rivian R1T.Tim Levin/Insider Layoffs at EV startup Rivian began this week. The company is cutting costs amid its production ramp-up and concerns about the economy. Former employees are posting on LinkedIn about the cuts, which impacted non-manufacturing roles. Layoffs at Rivian started in late July as the electric vehicle startup races to cut costs amid a challenging economic climate and pressure to increase production. Dozens of workers who say they are now-former employees have… Source link

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Rivian jumps on outlook, says R2 mid-size SUV coming in 2025

Rivian jumps on outlook, says R2 mid-size SUV coming in 2025

Rivian (RIVN) shares are popping today, a small respite for the electric adventure vehicle maker’s investors, following the release of its first quarter financial results. Although the company reported a revenue miss for the quarter ($95 million vs $131.2 million expected), it did post a narrower EPS loss than the Street was expecting on an adjusted basis ($1.43 loss vs 1.45 loss expected). While Rivian reaffirmed its production forecast of 25,000 vehicles for the year, reported over 90,000… Source link

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Rivian Tumbles as IPO Lockup Expiration Means Ford, Amazon Can Finally Sell

Rivian Tumbles as IPO Lockup Expiration Means Ford, Amazon Can Finally Sell

(Bloomberg) — Shares of Rivian Automotive Inc. sank 21% as some early stakeholders got their first chance to unload shares on Monday. Most Read from Bloomberg Selling restrictions on certain Rivian insiders and investors ended on Sunday, freeing up a sizable chunk of the electric-vehicle maker’s float for public trading. The stock has now collapsed 87% from its November high. Now, the focus turns to the company’s two most prominent corporate backers — Amazon.com Inc. and Ford Motor Co…. Source link

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Amazon, Ford hit by massive losses on Rivian investments

Amazon, Ford hit by massive losses on Rivian investments

Rivian’s (RIVN) recent stock performance may have burned a hole in many a retail investor’s portfolio. It’s also burned a big hole in Ford (F), and now Amazon’s, quarterly performance. Last night in its first quarter earnings report, Amazon (AMZN) revealed it booked a $7.6 billion mark-to-market loss on its investment in Rivian, which led to an overall $3.8 billion net loss for the quarter. Amazon owns an 18% stake in the electric vehicle maker. Earlier this week, Ford reported an overall $3.1… Source link

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Rivian on track to meet production target of 25,000 vehicles

(Reuters) – Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive Inc said on Tuesday it is on track to achieve its production target of 25,000 vehicles this year, sending its shares up 2.4% in extended trading. The company said it had made 2,553 vehicles and delivered 1,227 cars in the first quarter. It produced 1,015 vehicles and delivered 920 last year after starting deliveries of its R1T pickup truck towards the end of the third quarter. Rivian said last month that supply-chain issues could cut its… Source link

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Rivian quarterly results: Here’s what to expect

Rivian (RIVN) is expected to report its fourth quarter and full year 2021 results on Thursday after the closing bell. These are the consensus estimates expected by Wall Street analysts for the electric vehicle startup’s Q4 top and bottom line results, as compiled by Bloomberg data:  Adjusted loss per share: – 2.05 Revenue: $63.99 million The Irvine, California–based company is pre-profitable and still in the process of ramping up its production. Rivian produced 1,015 vehicles and delivered… Source link

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