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Since its beginnings in 1984, GameStop has grown into one of the major players in the world of video games. However, with the advent of the digital era, the company began to decline. Still, in January 2021, massive investments by retail investors, including Keith Gill, changed the way the company was viewed. In early June, the company's stock surged 74% after another Gill contribution, reigniting short-term interest and excitement among retail investors.
Leading carmaker Toyota, has unveiled its new fuel-efficient engine designs, which are much more compact and designed to meet emissions standards. The presentation was also attended by carmakers Subaru and Mazda, in which Toyota has a few percent stake. In this way, the manufacturer is looking to expand its powertrain offerings from biofuel vehicles to hybrids to electric cars. At a time when demand for electric cars is waning, this strategy seems sensible.
Chinese carmaker Li Auto, which has made a name for itself mainly through hybrid vehicles, is postponing the planned launch of its new electric SUVs. The company is stressing the need to improve and expand its charging infrastructure. Although Li Auto has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, the recent release of its first quarter financial results disappointed investor expectations and sent its share price down. But there are other challenges ahead for the carmaker.
British IT firm ARM Holdings, a subsidiary of SoftBank Group, plans to get involved in the development of chips for artificial intelligence (AI), thus involving the conglomerate in the global race we have witnessed in recent years. Although this company's earnings results beat expectations, its earnings guidance for the year ahead was slightly disappointing. Whether it has a great future ahead of it will become apparent in the year ahead.
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