Spoiler: Yikes.So you've wanted to invest in the electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian (RIVN -11.16%), but you haven't gotten around to it. In fact, you've wanted to invest in it for about three years. If you had invested in Rivian three years ago, how would you have done?Here's the answer to that question. Three years ago, in mid-December 2021, shares of Rivian were trading for around $115 apiece. Let's say that you invested in Rivian then, with $1,000. That would have gotten you close to nine shares. (Did yo ...

There are multiple crosscurrents in the electric vehicle (EV) sector right now. Analysts are trying to weigh how manufacturers will weather a potentially changing regulatory climate next year as well as what it will mean for demand.That has resulted in mixed messages on the outlook for Rivian Automotive (RIVN -3.88%). Today, one Wall Street analyst released a report downgrading the stock, and shares are sinking as a result. After dropping more than 5%, the stock was still down by 4.2% as of 12:15 p.m. ET on ...

Rivian's operations are a mess, and losing the $7,500 tax credit wouldn't help.Rivian (RIVN -2.75%) stock is on fire recently, but the company's operations are still burning billions in cash each year. Now there are rumors that the $7,500 tax credit will end under the Trump administration. Travis Hoium covers the potential impact in this video.*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Dec. 16, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 17, 2024. ...

Shares of electric Vehicle (EV) firm Rivian Automotive Inc (NASDAQ:RIVN) are 1.4% lower premarket, following a bear note at Baird. The analyst in question downgraded RIVN to "neutral" from "outperform" and cut its price target to $16 from $18, estimating lower EV sales expectations and "few catalysts in 2025" as the prime driving factor.Analysts are currently split on Rivian stock. While 13 rated the equity a "hold" or worse coming into today, 12 recommended a "buy" or better. This leaves room for additiona ...

Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN ) stock has seen a 50% jump post-election, which shows that we must not value a company or sector depending on the perceived EV bias of the White House administration. The company has also performed well on some keyI have worked in the technology sector for over 4 years. This included working with industry stalwarts like IBM. I have done my MBA in finance and have been covering various blue chip stocks for the past 6 years. Having hands-on knowledge in the technology sector has helped m ...

The company is trying to follow in Tesla's footsteps as an outlier in a challenging automotive industry.Tesla was the trailblazer in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, and competitors, both incumbent brands and start-ups, have tried replicating its success ever since. Rivian Automotive (RIVN 1.20%) has done a solid job establishing itself as a legitimate presence in the field, with over 50,000 deliveries last year.Unfortunately, the stock hasn't had the same trajectory. Shares quickly peaked after Rivian w ...

Rivian's scores in two recent reports vary greatly, but there's a reason for that discrepancy.Investing in what you know is important, or at least thoroughly understanding the products or services the business revolves around. For Rivian (RIVN 1.20%) investors, that might be difficult if you don't want to jump in head first as an early adopter to drive the vehicle yourself. However, there are reports out there that can provide valuable information about Rivian's vehicles, how reliable they are, and if consu ...

This year, the valuations of many electric car stocks slumped. One that struggled mightily at times was Rivian (RIVN 1.20%). At the start of 2024, shares were priced above $20. Last month, they fell below the $10 mark.Then something extraordinary happened. In recent weeks, Rivian shares have surged by more than 40%. It seems as if market sentiment for this struggling EV stock has finally turned around. But if you think the upside potential has already been realized, think again. This is a business that coul ...

In 2021, the market was going crazy for electric vehicle (EV) stocks. Several EV makers went public that year with valuations that were through the roof. This exuberance didn't last for long. In the years that followed, several exciting electric vehicle start-ups saw their stock prices decline by 80% or more.Today, expectations for most EV makers are in the dumps. And there's good reason behind the market's skepticism. But if you're looking to buy an EV stock with monster potential trading at a sizable disc ...

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