U.S. stock futures slip, South Korea's Kospi plunges over 8%: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
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Futures tied to the S&P 500 dropped in early Asian trading on Tuesday,
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Dan Ives targets $600 for TSLA, which implies 85% upside, anchored on FSD monetization, Robotaxi networks, and Optimus scaling toward 1M robots per year.
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Ford gained 11% and GM lost only 6% in 2026, outpacing Tesla’s 15% decline and confirming the selloff is company-specific,
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The truth is he’s a harsh competitor,
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R&D now represents roughly 15% of Google’s annual revenue,
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As we analyzed his portfolio, it became clear why he’s running a billion dollar fund – just about every stock in his portfolio is undervalued on a discounted cash flow forecast basis.
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