Under the Radar: 5 Stocks Riding Asia's Next Growth Wave

As Robotaxis Spread, Carmakers Must Choose Between Owning the Customer and Selling the Car

The robotaxi industry is creating a strategic divide between Transportation-as-a-Service (TaaS) companies like Tesla and Waymo that aim to own the customer relationship, and traditional automakers like Ford and GM that prefer selling autonomous vehicles to consumers. EVs' superior cost-per-mile economics make them ideal for continuous robotaxi operation, but the market will likely support both models. Tesla and BYD hold advantages due to their leading EV hardware positions, though Tesla's stock is heavily priced on successful robotaxi rollout assumptions.

Global Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Market Forecast, 2026-2033 | Market to Reach USD 170.1 Billion as Renewables, Smart Grids, and Decarbonization Drive Growth

The global Battery Energy Storage System market is projected to expand from USD 74.6 billion in 2026 to USD 170.1 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 12.50%. Growth is driven by renewable energy integration, grid modernization, transportation electrification, and decarbonization initiatives. Asia-Pacific is expected to record the fastest growth, while lithium-ion batteries dominate the market segment.

Tesla's China Retail Sales Fall 9% Even as Shanghai Exports Surge 58%

Tesla’s China retail sales fell 9% in September even as exports from its Shanghai factory jumped 58%.

Tesla China-Made EV Sales Rise 5% in September, Extending Growth Streak To 11 Months Despite Global Sales Slump

Tesla’s China-made EV deliveries rose 5% in September, extending its growth streak to 11 months despite a global sales decline.

Chip Stocks Endure Longest Losing Streak Since 2006 as CoreWeave Credit Concerns Mount: This Week on Wall Street

The iShares Semiconductor ETF is on a nine-session losing run unseen since May 2006, as the KOSPI posts its worst week since 2008, optical names suffer dot-com-era drops and Bank of America sees a Cisco echo.

Shares of memory- and storage-related chip companies are trading lower amid continued weakness as investors weigh intensifying Chinese competition and concerns over possible market oversupply. Rising inflation concerns and elevated energy prices are fueling expectations for further Fed rate hikes, which could increase borrowing costs and weigh on demand across the sector.