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Hyundai Motor Shares Rally Amid Hopes For Robotics-Valuation Boost

Hyundai Motor shares surged 8.8% to 521,000 won amid expectations of a valuation boost from its U.S. robotics unit, Boston Dynamics. The stock has risen over 70% this year, elevating Hyundai's market cap above 100 trillion won. Analysts predict that the deployment of 30,000 Atlas robots could generate $4 billion in revenue by 2028, significantly enhancing Hyundai's valuation. Boston Dynamics is projected to be valued at 53.3 trillion won in 2027, potentially adding 14.4 trillion won to Hyundai's valuation, with further increases expected by 2035.

In 2025, Shanghai's total foreign trade import and export volume reached a record high, with exports increasing significantly by 10.8%

In 2025, Shanghai's total foreign trade import and export volume reached 4.51 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.6%, setting a new historical record. The export volume of goods was 2.02 trillion yuan, an increase of 10.8%; the import volume was 2.49 trillion yuan, an increase of 1.8%. Among them, the export volume of the "new three samples" products was 0.16 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 17.4%, and the export volume of electric vehicles increased by 13.8%

"Big Banks" UBS: The Chinese automotive industry aims for high growth, with exports and intelligence becoming the future keys

UBS pointed out at the 2026 Greater China Conference that the Chinese automotive industry has set a sales growth target of 19%, but faces challenges in domestic demand and profit margins. It recommends focusing on companies with advantages in overseas market expansion and intelligent technology. The export market has become a growth driver, with Great Wall Motor planning to export 600,000 vehicles in 2026, and the intelligent transformation driving industry change. UBS is optimistic about autonomous driving solution providers such as WeRide and Pony AI, as well as complete vehicle manufacturers like BYD and Great Wall Motor in the global market

On Tuesday (January 20), the Bloomberg Electric Vehicle Price Return Index fell by 0.70%, closing at 3580.45 points. The index experienced a significant drop around 10:00 AM Beijing time, and then maintained around 3580 points. Among the constituent stocks, Ola Electric Mobility Ltd. fell by 8.87%, PONY-W dropped over 6%, Weimob Holdings fell by 4.68%, and Tesla declined by over 4%. Meanwhile, Zhejiang Leapmotor rose by 1.20%, STMicroelectronics increased by 1.51%, Chilean Chemical and Mining Company rose by over 2.8%, Antofagasta PLC increased by 3%, and Albemarle Corporation rose by over 5%

09:35 ET Hyundai Palisade and Venue Named to Best Cars of 2026 List by Newsmax Maxlife

The all-new Hyundai Palisade and Venue have been recognized in Newsmax Maxlife's Best Cars of 2026 list. The Palisade was awarded Best Non-luxury three-row SUV, while the Venue was named Best Lowest Price vehicle. Both models emphasize real-world value, practicality, and safety, catering to diverse customer needs. The Palisade starts around $40,430 and offers multiple powertrains, including a hybrid, while the Venue boasts strong fuel efficiency and a compact design ideal for city driving. Hyundai's commitment to quality and innovation is evident as both models achieved record sales in 2025.