Tech Stock Market: This Week’s Moves
🚀 **Tesla Up**
- Tesla shares surged this week on anticipation of its Oct. 10 robotaxi launch.
- Third-quarter sales forecast is expected to rise 8% year-over-year.
- Barclays analysts are optimistic despite challenges in the EV market, particularly in China.
📉 **Microsoft Takes a Hit**
- Microsoft shares fell after being downgraded by D.A. Davidson.
- Reliance on Nvidia chips for AI is a major concern.
- Still, AI growth in Azure remains a support.
📉 **GM Down**
- GM shares fall on concerns about rising EV production costs.
- 2024 EV production target in doubt, Hyundai partnership requires major investment.
📈 **Intel Up**
- Intel shares rise on potential $5 billion investment from Apollo Global Management.
- Partnership with Amazon and support for the CHIPS Act are positive news.
Overall, the tech stock market showed a mixed reaction this week, with Tesla and Intel posting gains, while Microsoft and GM faced challenges.