NIO Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells smart electric vehicles in China. It offers five and six-seater electric SUVs, as well as smart electric sedans. The company also offers power solutions, including Power Home, a home charging solution; Power Swap, a battery swapping service; Power Charger and Destination Charger; Power Mobile, a mobile charging service through charging vans; Power Map, an application that provides access to a network of public chargers and their real-time information; and One Click for Power valet service. In addition, it provides repair, maintenance, and bodywork services through its NIO service centers and authorized third-party service centers; statutory and third-party liability insurance, and vehicle damage insurance through third-party insurers; repair and routine maintenance; courtesy vehicle services; roadside assistance; data packages; and auto financing and financial leasing services. Further, the company involved in the provision of energy and service packages to its users; design and technology development activities; manufacture of e-powertrains, battery packs, and components; and sales and after sales management activities. Additionally, it offers NIO Certified, a used vehicle inspection, evaluation, acquisition, and sales service. The company was formerly known as NextEV Inc. and changed its name to NIO Inc. in July 2017. NIO Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

NIO Inc.

The NASDAQ 100 Pre-Market Indicator is up 245.41 to 25,495.26. The total Pre-Market volume is currently 77,149,235 shares traded.
The following are the most active stocks for the pre-market session:
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (IRWD) is +1.0301 at $4.40, with 9,139,056 shares traded. IRWD's current last sale is 176% of the target price of $2.5.
Direxion Daily TSLA Bull 2X Shares (TSLL) is +0.51 at $19.62, with 5,889,087 shares traded. This represents a 211.92% increase from its 52 Week Low.
ProShares UltraPro QQQ (TQQQ) is +1.48 at $54.20, with 3,332,302 shares traded. This represents a 209.71% increase from its 52 Week Low.
iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) is +1.13 at $50.78, with 2,645,016 shares traded. This represents a 18.15% increase from its 52 Week Low.
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) is +2.63 at $189.13, with 2,367,124 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for NVDA is in the "buy range".
iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) is +0.64 at $23.07, with 2,338,059 shares traded. This represents a 109.92% increase from its 52 Week Low.
Rocket Companies, Inc. (RKT) is +0.141 at $19.50, with 1,536,051 shares traded. RKT's current last sale is 95.13% of the target price of $20.5.
Oracle Corporation (ORCL) is +3.21 at $198.12, with 1,524,842 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 3 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Feb 2026. The consensus EPS forecast is $1.35. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for ORCL is in the "buy range".
NIO Inc. (NIO) is +0.2001 at $5.30, with 1,473,135 shares traded. NIO's current last sale is 82.81% of the target price of $6.4.
Medtronic plc (MDT) is +0.53 at $96.59, with 951,300 shares traded. MDT's current last sale is 87.02% of the target price of $111.
BigBear.ai, Inc. (BBAI) is +0.25 at $5.65, with 923,837 shares traded. BBAI's current last sale is 80.71% of the target price of $7.
NuScale Power Corporation (SMR) is +0.5 at $14.67, with 649,266 shares traded. SMR's current last sale is 45.84% of the target price of $32.
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Pre-Market Most Active for Jan 2, 2026 : IRWD, TSLL, TQQQ, IBIT, NVDA, ETHA, RKT, ORCL, NIO, MDT, BBAI, SMR

(RTTNews) - NIO Inc. (NIO, 9866.HK) announced that it delivered 48,135 vehicles in December 2025, representing an increase of 54.6% year-over-year. The deliveries consisted of 31,897 vehicles from the Company's premium smart electric vehicle brand NIO, 9,154 vehicles from the company's family-oriented smart electric vehicle brand ONVO, and 7,084 vehicles from the company's small smart high-end electric car brand FIREFLY.
The company delivered 124,807 vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2025, reaching a new quarterly record and representing an increase of 71.7% year-over-year. For the full year 2025, total deliveries reached 326,028 vehicles, increasing by 46.9% year-over-year. Cumulative deliveries reached 997,592 as of December 31, 2025.
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NIO December Vehicle Deliveries Up 54.6%

The NASDAQ 100 Pre-Market Indicator is up 10.97 to 25,473.53. The total Pre-Market volume is currently 46,748,616 shares traded.
The following are the most active stocks for the pre-market session:
Direxion Daily TSLA Bull 2X Shares (TSLL) is +0.15 at $19.68, with 2,758,196 shares traded. This represents a 212.88% increase from its 52 Week Low.
ProShares UltraPro QQQ (TQQQ) is -0.16 at $53.94, with 1,903,430 shares traded.TQQQ has a $0.00000000cash dividend with an Ex/Eff Date of12/31/2025
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) is +1.2301 at $188.77, with 1,840,559 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for NVDA is in the "buy range".
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VNDA) is +1.34 at $8.37, with 1,381,701 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for VNDA is in the "buy range".
NIO Inc. (NIO) is -0.16 at $5.34, with 839,185 shares traded. NIO's current last sale is 83.44% of the target price of $6.4.
Intel Corporation (INTC) is +0.44 at $37.74, with 783,344 shares traded. INTC's current last sale is 98.03% of the target price of $38.5.
Defiance Daily Target 2x Long MSTR ETF (MSTX) is +0.07 at $4.10, with 687,457 shares traded. This represents a 3.27% increase from its 52 Week Low.
Nike, Inc. (NKE) is +1.8436 at $63.03, with 548,810 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 3 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Nov 2026. The consensus EPS forecast is $0.74. NKE's current last sale is 83.88% of the target price of $75.15.
XPeng Inc. (XPEV) is -0.9 at $20.38, with 305,421 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for XPEV is in the "buy range".
NuScale Power Corporation (SMR) is -0.0502 at $14.26, with 229,254 shares traded. SMR's current last sale is 44.56% of the target price of $32.
BigBear.ai, Inc. (BBAI) is -0.03 at $5.47, with 217,245 shares traded. BBAI's current last sale is 78.14% of the target price of $7.
Orchid Island Capital, Inc. (ORC) is +0.07 at $7.23, with 206,873 shares traded. ORC's current last sale is 96.4% of the target price of $7.5.
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Pre-Market Most Active for Dec 31, 2025 : TSLL, TQQQ, NVDA, VNDA, NIO, INTC, MSTX, NKE, XPEV, SMR, BBAI, ORC

Nio (NYSE:NIO), a smart electric-vehicle maker, closed Tuesday’s session at $5.50, up 3.00%. The stock has gained 10.00% in the past five days. Trading volume reached 77.5 million shares, coming in about 32% above versus its three-month average of 52.4 million shares.
Tuesday’s trading featured stronger fourth-quarter sales projections and China’s extended EV trade-in subsidies. Nio IPO'd in 2018 and has fallen 16% since going public.
How the markets moved today
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) slipped 0.14% to 6,896, while the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) fell 0.24% to 23,419. Auto manufacturers peers were mixed as investors compared Nio’s stronger Q4 outlook with ongoing competition in premium EVs. Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) fell by 1.13% and Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) gained 0.64%.
What this means for investors
Nio extended its upward streak today as investors reacted to positive sales projections and a Chinese government policy change. Chinese officials announced an extension to trade-in subsidies for electric vehicles. According to Sherwood News, the shift in policy will give consumers up to $2,850 towards a qualifying new vehicle, boosting demand.
Meanwhile, CEO William Li told Chinese media that the company's Q4 vehicle sales will come in above 30 billion yuan (around $4.3 billion). This reassured the market after Nio's Q3 revenue disappointed. The upbeat sales figures come against a backdrop of chip shortages, which are impacting delivery of its new ES8 SUV orders.
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Stock Market Today, Dec. 30: Nio Rallies on Upbeat Q4 Sales Outlook

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
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Berkshire Hathaway’s shares have outperformed the Zacks Insurance - Property and Casualty industry over the past six months (+3.1% vs. +2.9%). The company is one of the largest property and casualty insurance companies with numerous diverse business activities. A strong cash position supports earnings-accretive bolt-on buyouts and is indicative of its financial flexibility.
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Shares of Kingsway Financial have outperformed the Zacks Insurance - Property and Casualty industry over the past year (+62.7% vs. +10.6%). This microcap company with a market capitalization of $402.49 million is leveraging a large Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) model opportunity as millions of Baby Boomer–owned small businesses seek succession. Its public structure, OIR model and focus on asset-light, non-cyclical businesses enable disciplined acquisitions, with six deals completed year to date versus three to five guided.
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The NASDAQ 100 Pre-Market Indicator is down -15.98 to 25,509.58. The total Pre-Market volume is currently 190,648,023 shares traded.
The following are the most active stocks for the pre-market session:
Direxion Daily TSLA Bull 2X Shares (TSLL) is +0.32 at $20.31, with 4,176,117 shares traded. This represents a 222.89% increase from its 52 Week Low.
NIO Inc. (NIO) is +0.2099 at $5.55, with 2,689,109 shares traded. NIO's current last sale is 86.72% of the target price of $6.4.
Intel Corporation (INTC) is +0.22 at $36.90, with 2,181,735 shares traded. INTC's current last sale is 95.84% of the target price of $38.5.
ProShares UltraPro QQQ (TQQQ) is -0.0284 at $54.46, with 1,505,538 shares traded. This represents a 211.21% increase from its 52 Week Low.
Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) is +3.61 at $463.25, with 1,117,535 shares traded. TSLA's current last sale is 109.64% of the target price of $422.5.
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) is +0.31 at $188.53, with 1,086,882 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for NVDA is in the "buy range".
IonQ, Inc. (IONQ) is +1.6196 at $46.87, with 913,816 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for IONQ is in the "buy range".
Tradr 2X Short TSLA Daily ETF (TSLQ) is -0.26 at $17.13, with 910,628 shares traded. This represents a 15.94% increase from its 52 Week Low.
Dayforce, Inc (DAY) is unchanged at $69.22, with 745,780 shares traded. DAY's current last sale is 98.89% of the target price of $70.
J P Morgan Chase & Co (JPM) is +1 at $324.75, with 628,851 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 5 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Dec 2025. The consensus EPS forecast is $4.97. JPM's current last sale is 96.65% of the target price of $336.
NuScale Power Corporation (SMR) is +0.2408 at $14.72, with 558,907 shares traded. SMR's current last sale is 46% of the target price of $32.
Banco Bradesco Sa (BBD) is +0.09 at $3.41, with 449,506 shares traded. BBD's current last sale is 100.29% of the target price of $3.4.
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Pre-Market Most Active for Dec 30, 2025 : TSLL, NIO, INTC, TQQQ, TSLA, NVDA, IONQ, TSLQ, DAY, JPM, SMR, BBD

Nio (NYSE:NIO), which designs and sells electric vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, closed Monday's session at $5.34, up 4.71% on the day. Nio IPO'd in 2018 and has fallen 19% since going public. Trading volume reached 68.1 million shares, nearly 28% above its three-month average of 53.4 million shares.
How the markets moved today
Monday’s action followed premarket focus on Nio's deeper battery reliance on Contemporary Amperex Technology (OTC:CYAT.Y) and a bullish CEO sales outlook. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) slipped 0.33% to 6,907, while the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) fell 0.50% to 23,474. Within the automotive industry, shares of sector rivals Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) dropped 3.27% and 1.61%, respectively.
What this means for investors
Nio has expanded its offerings by introducing two new brands, launching the mass-market brand Onvo and a new premium compact brand, Firefly, last year.
This strategy to expand market reach has so far been successful. October marked the first time the company delivered over 40,000 vehicles in a single month. This was followed by Nio's second-largest shipment month ever in November.
Today's move came after Nio CEO William Li offered an upbeat Q4 forecast. The midpoint of Li's vehicle delivery guidance implies another new record of over 45,000 units is coming for December. Li also predicted very strong total fourth-quarter sales, indicating discounts aren't what's driving sales.
Nio stock also got a boost today from reports saying the company is relying more on CATL for batteries and has suspended supply cooperation with competitor BYD for the Onvo L60.
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Stock Market Today, Dec. 29: Nio Rises on CEO Forecast for Over $4 Billion in Fourth Quarter Vehicle Sales

The NASDAQ 100 Pre-Market Indicator is down -126.91 to 25,517.48. The total Pre-Market volume is currently 79,942,105 shares traded.
The following are the most active stocks for the pre-market session:
Adlai Nortye Ltd. (ANL) is +0.43 at $2.07, with 17,448,101 shares traded.
Direxion Daily TSLA Bull 2X Shares (TSLL) is -0.53 at $20.86, with 4,906,586 shares traded. This represents a 231.64% increase from its 52 Week Low.
ProShares UltraPro QQQ (TQQQ) is -0.76 at $54.55, with 3,166,584 shares traded. This represents a 211.71% increase from its 52 Week Low.
DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (DBRG) is +4.36 at $18.28, with 2,857,801 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for DBRG is in the "buy range".
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) is -2.23 at $188.30, with 2,519,308 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for NVDA is in the "buy range".
iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) is -0.15 at $49.46, with 2,430,600 shares traded. This represents a 15.08% increase from its 52 Week Low.
Defiance Daily Target 2x Long MSTR ETF (MSTX) is -0.0903 at $4.12, with 2,206,154 shares traded. This represents a 3.77% increase from its 52 Week Low.
NuScale Power Corporation (SMR) is -0.4295 at $14.42, with 1,479,679 shares traded. SMR's current last sale is 45.06% of the target price of $32.
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) is +0.17 at $25.46, with 1,224,104 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for QBTS is in the "buy range".
IonQ, Inc. (IONQ) is -0.75 at $45.25, with 1,146,655 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for IONQ is in the "buy range".
NIO Inc. (NIO) is +0.04 at $5.14, with 1,091,027 shares traded. NIO's current last sale is 80.31% of the target price of $6.4.
First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG) is -0.78 at $16.64, with 743,576 shares traded. AG's current last sale is 99.4% of the target price of $16.74.
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Pre-Market Most Active for Dec 29, 2025 : ANL, TSLL, TQQQ, DBRG, NVDA, IBIT, MSTX, SMR, QBTS, IONQ, NIO, AG

Rivian Automotive RIVN has updated its software for its customers to elevate the overall driving experience. It will expand Rivian’s assisted driving capabilities and deliver on top customer requests. The latest software update 2025.46 includes some of the new features announced on its AI and Autonomy event held on Dec. 11, 2025.
The company announced “Universal Hands-Free,” which expands hands-free assisted driving coverage from 135,000 miles to more than 3.5 million miles of roads across the United States and Canada. The feature allows drivers to operate hands-free on any road with clearly marked lanes. However, it does not function at slow speeds or at traffic lights and stop signs, as it is not yet a fully autonomous system.
Rivian’s autonomy feature includes three driving styles — “Mild,” “Medium” and “Spicy” — that shape how the vehicle behaves on the road.
Mild mode provides a relaxed style with a more gap distance and more gradual lane changes.
Medium mode delivers a balanced style to manage cut-ins and accelerate with traffic flow.
Spicy mode offers a more dynamic style with a tighter gap distance and quicker steering during lane changes.
The company announced another significant software, named “Digital Key”, which will let users add their Gen 2 car key to their digital wallet on iPhone, Apple Watch, Google Pixel and Samsung devices. The key leverages technology from the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), ensuring the vehicle supports the latest digital standards and allowing the feature to be extended to future models like the R2 and R3.
Driver Display View is another feature introduced for both Gen 1 and Gen 2 drivers. Gen 2 drivers can now switch between the Autonomy view, which displays surrounding lanes and vehicles, and the Maps and Navigation view on the driver display. Gen 1 drivers, meanwhile, can toggle between the Driver Assistance view, which shows vehicles and objects ahead, and the Maps and Navigation view. Drivers can also switch between screens by pressing the right thumbwheel on the steering wheel — for example, changing music on one display while following navigation instructions on another.
Kick Turn and RAD Tuner features are rolling out exclusively to Gen 2 Quad-Motor vehicles. The kick turn feature will let the user steer in tight-road conditions while moving at speeds under 15mph or 24km/h.
Overall, Rivian’s growing software stack highlights a path toward higher-margin differentiation, helping the company compete not just on vehicles, but also on long-term ownership experience.
Competitive Context
General Motors GM takes pride in its autonomous strategy and the development of its next-generation software-defined vehicle platform, OnStar and Super Cruise. The company believes the platform will be transformational and will enable the software layer of each vehicle to evolve independently of the hardware-defined physical layer. The vehicles will become smarter, more capable, and more personalized over time, which will be beneficial for the customers. The platform, on the other hand, will be more stable and last longer.
NIO Inc. NIO is rolling out upgrades to its NIO World Model (“NWM”) platform, enhancing urban and highway NOP Plus, parking, and smart safety features through over-the-air updates. These software improvements are tied to paid driver-assistance packages, allowing NIO to improve vehicle capabilities while building recurring revenue streams. The company’s in-house NX9031 smart driving chip will improve performance and optimize costs, and help scale its software-led strategy.
The Zacks Rundown on RIVN Stock
Shares of RIVN have gained 64.5% in the past six months compared with the industry’s growth of 40.1%.
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From a valuation standpoint, RIVN trades at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 4.13X, above the industry and its own five-year average. It carries a Growth Score of B.
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RIVN stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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Key Points
Although Nio has seen huge year-over-year sales growth, profitability remains elusive.
Upcoming changes to Chinese EV purchase incentives complicate the company's outlook.
European Union tariffs may upend the automaker's international expansion efforts.
The share price of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio (NYSE: NIO) has fallen to $4.95, more than 35% off its 2025 high and less than $2 away from its all-time lows.
Given how quickly the automaker has been growing its sales, it might seem like a no-brainer buy at the current stock price. But there are three big risks ahead for Nio. Investors should consider them carefully before buying the stock, even at this discounted price.
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Risk No. 1: Profitability remains elusive for Nio
Nio's revenue has been soaring as its sales have grown by impressive double-digit percentages. In November, the company made 36,275 vehicle deliveries, a year-over-year increase of 76.3%. That's not far off from its record-setting October deliveries of 40,397 vehicles, a 92.6% year-over-year increase.
Despite these record delivery numbers and impressive year-over-year growth, Nio isn't profitable. In fact, the more vehicles it sells, the worse its profitability numbers seem to get. After posting a net loss of $813.6 million in 2021, its net losses grew to $1.6 billion in 2022, $2.2 billion in 2023, and $3 billion in 2024, all while its revenue soared from $5.6 billion to $9.1 billion.
However, the company might be turning things around. Its quarterly net losses shrank sequentially over the last three periods, and management reportedly aims to make the fourth quarter the first-ever profitable quarter. If it succeeds, shares will likely rise; if not, they are likely to fall further.
Even if Nio manages to eke out a single profitable quarter, competition in the Chinese EV market is continuing to heat up, so maintaining that profitability may get even more difficult as time goes on.
Risk No. 2: Vanishing incentives
The Chinese government pulled out all the stops to help jump-start the country's electric car industry, offering substantial purchase subsidies for EVs through 2022 and currently offering full tax exemptions for purchasing a vehicle. However, those exemptions are gradually being phased out, starting next month.
Instead of offering a tax exemption on the full purchase price of an EV up to RMB 30,000 (about $4,260), the government will only offer a 50% exemption worth up to about $2,130 in 2026 and 2027. After that, the exemptions are set to expire.
Here in the U.S., we saw the impact that the removal of tax incentives could have on EV sales when the $7,500 tax credits were phased out at the end of September, and EV sales plummeted in October and November. The same thing could easily happen to Nio's sales in 2026, which could have a big impact on its revenue and its share price.
That said, Nio has deliberately targeted the lower-end EV market by offering several less-expensive vehicles and its signature battery swap program, which reduces the purchase price of a vehicle even further. Thus, the reduced tax incentives are likely to go further when buying a Nio, which might improve its competitive standing relative to other Chinese automakers. But there's no guarantee that even an improved competitive standing will be enough to offset a likely drop in overall purchases.
Risk No. 3: Trade barriers
Part of the growth thesis for Nio is its aggressive international expansion efforts. While the vast majority of its cars are sold in China, it has already launched sales and service networks in five European countries and is planning to expand into seven more.
However, in late 2024, the E.U. implemented stiff tariffs on Chinese EVs, calling them "unfairly subsidized." These tariffs, which range from 17% to 35.3%, are a huge barrier for all Chinese EV makers that sell in Europe, but are especially problematic for a carmaker like Nio, which leans heavily on affordability. The tariffs aren't set to expire for five years, which throws the EV maker's European strategy into doubt.
Is Nio stock worth a look?
Given how risky Nio looks right now, it's no wonder it's trading at less than $5, which translates to just 1.1 times trailing sales.
While it's possible that Nio will manage to turn in a profitable fourth quarter and then navigate the competitive landscape and the vanishing tax incentives in the Chinese EV market to maintain that profitability, there's a lot that could go wrong. Investors should be aware of the risks and should only put money they can afford to lose into this speculative stock.
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