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BullDigest's May 9 Pre-Market Summary of Rivian Automotive, Inc.

  • 09.05.2025 15:15
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Check out BullDigest's May 9 Pre-Market Summary of Rivian Automotive, Inc.. We provide a summary of the key news before the market opens.

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Estimated market influence

Rivian

Rivian

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: Neutral

Leading development and production of R2, facing battery issues in R1T, investing in supplier park, collaborating with VW on software.

CVS Health

CVS Health

Negativesentiment_dissatisfied
Analyst rating: Buy

Cutting unprofitable lines, losing market share as a pharmacy benefits manager, overpaid acquisition of Aetna.

Volkswagen (VW)

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: N/A

Collaborating with Rivian on EV software and architecture for the ID. Golf model.

South Korea

Neutralsentiment_neutral
Analyst rating: N/A

Supplier of batteries for Rivian's R2 initially.

Arizona

Neutralsentiment_neutral
Analyst rating: N/A

Future battery sourcing location for Rivian starting 2027.

Illinois

Illinois

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: Neutral

Supporting Rivian's supplier park with incentives and tax credits.

Disney

Disney

Neutralsentiment_neutral
Analyst rating: Buy

Expanding to Abu Dhabi with a new Disneyland.

GM

GM

Negativesentiment_dissatisfied
Analyst rating: Buy

Cutting 700 jobs at a Canadian plant.

Uber

Uber

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: Strong buy

Reported Q1 profit.

Elon Musk

Neutralsentiment_neutral
Analyst rating: N/A

Lost bid to keep a high fence around his Texas home; forming Starbase town and facing opposition from New York regarding X payment network.

SpaceX

Neutralsentiment_neutral
Analyst rating: N/A

Forming a new town called Starbase.

OpenAI

Neutralsentiment_neutral
Analyst rating: N/A

Co-founder Sam Altman decided not to convert the AI pioneer into a for-profit corporation.

Berkshire Hathaway

Berkshire Hathaway

Neutralsentiment_neutral
Analyst rating: Buy

Warren Buffett stepped down as head, holding nearly $350 billion in cash.

Sam Altman

Neutralsentiment_neutral
Analyst rating: N/A

OpenAI co-founder decided not to convert the AI pioneer into a for-profit corporation.

CVS Pharmacy

Negativesentiment_dissatisfied
Analyst rating: N/A

Cutting unprofitable business lines, including store closures and exiting Obamacare.

Aetna

Neutralsentiment_neutral
Analyst rating: N/A

Made a deal with Novo Nordisk for Wegovy prescription drug at reduced price.

Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk

Neutralsentiment_neutral
Analyst rating: Buy

Collaborating with CVS on Wegovy distribution.

Abu Dhabi

Neutralsentiment_neutral
Analyst rating: N/A

Disney expanding with a new Disneyland.

Google Shopping and Instagram

Negativesentiment_dissatisfied
Analyst rating: N/A

Impacted by tariffs and end of 'de minimus' exemption for fast fashion advertising.

Oil Companies

Negativesentiment_dissatisfied
Analyst rating: N/A

Affected by falling oil prices.

Tariffs

Negativesentiment_dissatisfied
Analyst rating: N/A

Impacted fast fashion advertising on Google Shopping and Instagram.

De Minimus Exemption

Negativesentiment_dissatisfied
Analyst rating: N/A

Ended, affecting fast fashion advertising on Google Shopping and Instagram.

CVS Health Corporation

CVS Health Corporation

Neutralsentiment_neutral
Analyst rating: Buy

Leveraging various aspects of Healthcare as a retail pharmacy, health insurer, etc.

Context

Business Insights and Market Implications Summary

Legal Excellence in Canada

  • The 2025 Canadian Law Awards recognized legal excellence across 28 categories.
  • A panel of 61 esteemed legal leaders ensured rigorous judging.

Rivian R2 Development & Production

  • Rivian's R2 program is progressing with validation builds using production tooling.
  • Targeted for an early 2026 launch, the R2 will cost $45,000, half of existing Rivians' price.
  • Initial production capacity: 155,000 units annually at Normal, Illinois factory.
  • Batteries sourced from South Korea initially, transitioning to Arizona in 2027.
  • Features include a simpler chassis with steel springs/dampers and new motors.

Rivian R1T Battery/Software Update Issues

  • Critical battery failures reported during software updates, including issues with high-voltage and 12V batteries.
  • Best practices: update with battery above 50% charge, monitor 12V failure signs, and prepare for roadside assistance.

Rivian Supplier Park (Illinois)

  • $120 million investment in a 1.2 million sq ft supplier park near Normal, Illinois.
  • Key suppliers will co-locate to improve material supply for R1, vans, and R2 production by 2026.
  • Underground tunnel connects the park to Rivian's main plant.
  • Supported by Illinois tax incentives tied to job creation.

CVS Business Strategy

  • Cutting unprofitable lines under CEO David Joyner, including store closures and exit from Obamacare.
  • Market cap suggests overpayment for 2018 Aetna acquisition.
  • Deal with Novo Nordisk: Wegovy as preferred prescription weight-loss drug at $499/month.
  • Pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) share dropped due to increased competition.

VW Golf Mark 9 Electric Reinvention

  • 2029 launch of high-tech EV, potentially named ID. Golf.
  • Co-developed with Rivian using SSP platform and 800-volt architecture.
  • Software and electrical architecture developed by Rivian for OTA updates.
  • Current production shifting to Mexico.

Volvo C40 Recharge Discontinuation (Australia)

  • Discontinued due to adequate coverage by EX30 and EX40.
  • 2022 launch with 560 units sold in 2024, slowest-selling SUV.

Other Business News

  • Disney expanding to Abu Dhabi with a new Disneyland.
  • Tariffs and de minimus exemption end impacting fast fashion on Google Shopping and Instagram.
  • Oil prices down, affecting oil companies and dependent countries.
  • GM cutting 700 jobs at Canadian plant.
  • SpaceX forming Starbase town; New York blocking Musk's X payment network.

Rivian Service Success Story

  • Positive service experience reported for R1T in Council Bluffs, Iowa, with repairs completed in 3.5 days.

Southeast Collision Conference

  • Focus on safe repairs and training.
  • Emphasis on safety over cycle time and importance of SOPs.
  • Discussions on communication, consumer empathy, and training gaps.

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