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Polestar Faces Nasdaq Delisting Warning as Stock Slumps Below $1

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Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar has received a warning from Nasdaq after its shares fell below the exchange’s required minimum bid price of $1. The notice puts the EV maker at risk of delisting from the U.S. stock exchange unless it can lift its share price within the next six months.

Polestar’s U.S.-listed stock closed at 84 cents on Friday, marking a 20% decline in 2025 after losing more than half its value last year. The company now has until April 29, 2026, to regain compliance by maintaining a closing price of at least $1 for ten consecutive trading days, Nasdaq said. If it fails to meet the requirement, Polestar may be granted an additional 180-day extension.

The company attributed its struggles to mounting competition in the global EV market, where giants like Tesla and China’s BYD continue to dominate. Polestar has introduced discounts and leasing incentives in an effort to boost sales, particularly in Europe, where demand remains relatively strong.

This is the second time Polestar has faced non-compliance with Nasdaq’s listing standards, having previously received a warning last year for delays in filing its annual financial report with U.S. regulators.

Netflix Shares Drop 10% as Investors Worry Over Valuation and Growth Outlook

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Netflix shares fell more than 10% on Wednesday after the company’s fourth-quarter forecast failed to impress investors, despite a slate of blockbuster titles including the final season of Stranger Things. The decline reflects growing concern that the streaming giant’s valuation — now trading at nearly 40 times forward earnings — has become unsustainably high.

The company reported third-quarter revenue of $11.5 billion, in line with expectations, and forecast $11.96 billion for the next quarter. However, investors were left uneasy by the lack of subscriber metrics since Netflix stopped reporting them earlier this year. Analysts said the market is looking for stronger signals of growth to justify the company’s lofty market position after a 360% stock surge over the past three years.

Netflix’s advertising and gaming divisions, launched to diversify its income, have yet to become major revenue drivers. Still, the company recorded its strongest ad sales quarter ever, without disclosing figures. A $619 million tax-related charge in Brazil also dragged down profits.

Analysts at Wedbush called Netflix’s outlook “underwhelming,” while Evercore ISI suggested buying the dip, noting rival platforms Disney+ and HBO Max have raised prices — potentially giving Netflix room to do the same.

Apple Nears $4 Trillion Valuation as iPhone 17 Demand Surges in China and U.S.

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Apple shares soared 4.2% to $262.9 on Monday, pushing the tech giant’s market capitalization to $3.9 trillion — within striking distance of becoming the third company ever to hit $4 trillion. The surge follows stronger-than-expected early sales of the iPhone 17 series, which has outperformed its predecessor across key markets.

Data from Counterpoint Research showed that iPhone 17 sales in China and the United States were 14% higher during the first 10 days compared to the iPhone 16 launch, signaling renewed momentum for Apple’s flagship product. The rally places Apple just behind AI-chip leader Nvidia, now the world’s most valuable company.

Brokerage Evercore ISI added Apple to its Tactical Outperform List, predicting that the company will exceed quarterly forecasts and issue optimistic guidance for the December period. Analysts pointed to robust online orders in China, where delivery times suggest particularly strong early demand.

Apple’s September launch introduced an upgraded iPhone lineup, including the slimmer iPhone Air, while keeping prices stable despite U.S. tariff pressures. “The demand trends are clearly on the front foot again,” said Art Hogan, chief market strategist at B Riley Wealth.

After struggling earlier this year due to weakness in China and tariff concerns, Apple’s stock has rebounded since August, buoyed by its $100 billion U.S. investment plan aimed at mitigating trade risks. If the rally holds, Monday will mark Apple’s largest one-day gain in four weeks, setting the stage for its October 30 earnings report.