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Porsche’s China Sales Slump Drags Down Luxury EV Market

Porsche is offering a $15,000 match on top of $7,500 in lease incentives to clear out 2024 Taycan models, yet iSeeCars research finds the model the most expensive alternative fuel vehicle to drive based on miles used per year. Porsche’s increased use of discounting and rapid deterioration in its core China market has slashed more than $30 billion from its market cap since April, and has reduced risk views below luxury rivals Ferrari, BMW and Mercedes for the first time since its IPO in 2022.

Energy Sector Delivered Mixed Results in 2024

The S&P 500 closed out 2024 with a total return of 23.3%, building on its 24.2% gain in 2023. Despite a weaker finish to the year, the index notched 57 record closes, fueled by optimism around artificial intelligence (AI) and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts. Every sector in the index posted gains for the year, but seven of the eleven sectors underperformed the broader benchmark, while five delivered returns of at least 20%.

ADNOC’s Aggressive Push for Global Energy Assets

While ADNOC has yet to significantly expand its international upstream asset portfolio, its downstream acquisitions and investments in drilling and shipping are positioning the company as a strong competitor to global energy giants. With initiatives like XRG and strategic collaborations, ADNOC is solidifying its presence on the global stage.