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Toyota promises $13.5 bln investment in EV tech
One of the world’s largest automotive companies has made a major commitment to the future of electric cars
Toyota Motor Corp has revealed it anticipating to spend more than $13.5 billion by 2030 on electric car technology.
The car manufacturer stated it will spend the cash on developing batteries and battery-supply plants in a major bid to become a leader in the EV tech over the next 10 years.
Toyota is the world’s largest automaker by volume and has pioneered hybrid gasoline-electric cars with the popular Prius model. Toyota is now moving rapidly to deliver its first all-electric line-up in 2022.
The industry considers the car giant to be a leader in developing batteries – especially for EV’s.
Toyota is promising to slash the costs of batteries by 30% or more, by improving what materials are used
“Then, for the vehicle, we aim to improve power consumption, which is an indicator of the amount of electricity used per kilometer, by 30%, starting with the Toyota bZ4X,”
Chief Technology Officer Masahiko Maeda told a briefing, referring to an upcoming compact SUV model.
Toyota is also the front runner to mass produce solid-state batteries.
Those battery types are a potential game changer for automakers due to them being more energy dense, while also having the ability to charge faster and are less prone to catching fire.
If developed successfully, they could replace liquid lithium-ion batteries.
US dollar weakens as Trump comments; Australian dollar gains from commodity prices and RBA rate hike expectations
The US dollar is coming under pressure as the economy remains strong and President Trump comments on its decline. We explore how this is impacting major currencies around the world and what it means for investors.
Meanwhile, the Australian dollar is benefiting from rising commodity prices and growing expectations of an RBA rate hike. Global investors are increasingly drawn to Australia’s bond market as economic conditions shift.
Currency trading strategies are adapting to this changing landscape, with potential implications for interest rates and international markets. Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX breaks down the trends.
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Wall Street slides as AI spending raises investor concerns
Wall Street dips as AI spending scrutiny rises; Microsoft struggles while Meta thrives. Tune in for insights!
Wall Street dips as AI spending scrutiny rises; Microsoft struggles while Meta thrives.
Wall Street closed lower on Thursday, with the Nasdaq leading losses as investors questioned whether Big Tech’s massive AI spending will pay off. Microsoft shares tumbled after revealing record AI infrastructure costs, while Meta rallied on strong earnings and a bullish outlook.
Kyle Rodda from Capital.com joins us to explain what spooked markets, which tech names are holding up, and whether AI budgets are getting too big.
We also discuss rate expectations, macro risks, and what to watch in the upcoming earnings season.
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Tesla brand value plummets amid Elon Musk’s political focus
Tesla’s brand value plummeted to $27.61 billion in 2025 amid Musk’s political shift, sparking investor concern.
Tesla’s brand value plummeted to $27.61 billion in 2025 amid Musk’s political shift, sparking investor concern.
Tesla’s brand value plummeted by $15.4 billion in 2025, falling to $27.61 billion from $66.2 billion in early 2023. Analysts say Elon Musk’s political focus and a slowdown in new models have distracted the company’s core business.
In the U.S., Tesla’s recommendation score sank to just 4 out of 10, down from 8.2 in 2023. Despite this, loyalty among existing owners remains high at 92 per cent, showing a strong but shrinking fan base.
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