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WeRide Inc operates in the autonomous driving industry. The company has developed a universal autonomous driving technology platform that integrates full-stack software algorithms, modularized hardware solutions, and a cloud-based infrastructure platform. The company provides autonomous driving products and services from L2 to L4 vehicles. The products of the company includes Robotaxi, Robobus, Robovan, Robosweeper, and others. The company earns its revenue from the People's Republic of China.

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Reported Saturday, WeRide Granted Official Approval For Autonomous Robotaxi Operations In Shanghai During WAIC 2025, Launches Mass-Produced L4 Shuttle Service With Chery

WeRide (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRD#NASDAQ">WRD</a>), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today launched the HPC 3.0 high-performance computing platform, jointly developed with Lenovo (HKSE: 0992) and powered by NVIDIA's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) latest DRIVE AGX Thor chips. The new HPC 3.0 platform makes its debut in WeRide's latest-generation Robotaxi GXR — making it the world's first mass-produced Level 4 (L4) autonomous vehicle built on NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor. Fully automotive-grade, HPC 3.0 reduces autonomous driving suite cost by 50%, paving the way for GXR's large-scale commercial deployment.
WeRide's HPC 3.0 platform, featuring a dual NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor configuration running the safety-certified DriveOS, is built on Lenovo's AD1 L4 autonomous driving domain controller — delivering up to 2,000 TOPS of AI compute. It is the most powerful computing platform available to support L4 autonomy.

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WeRide Launches HPC 3.0 High-Performance Computing Platform, Jointly Developed With Lenovo And Powered By NVIDIA's Latest DRIVE AGX Thor Chips

A whirlwind week in consumer tech saw blockbuster earnings, bold AI moves, legal battles, and fresh economic signals reshaping the<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets" rel="noreferrer noopener"> industry's outlook.</a>
The second-quarter earnings season opened with strong results from major U.S. banks, but investors remained cautious, focusing on forward guidance and narrowing margins, which<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/07/46420414/bank-earnings-performance-q2-citigroup-jpmorgan-blackrock-wells-fargo" rel="noreferrer noopener"> dragged bank stocks lower</a>. Meanwhile, U.S. retail sales surged 0.6% in June after two months of decline, signaling resilient consumer spending despite high <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46467952/us-retail-sales-june-2025-fed-trump-inflation-consumer" rel="noreferrer noopener">borrowing costs and tariff uncertainties.</a>
Amid this economic backdrop, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller made a strong case for a July rate cut and hinted at his willingness to succeed Jerome Powell if asked <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46491573/waller-fed-chair-trump-rate-cut-july" rel="noreferrer noopener">by President</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46491573/waller-fed-chair-trump-rate-cut-july" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Donald Trump</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46491573/waller-fed-chair-trump-rate-cut-july" rel="noreferrer noopener">.</a>
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In a notable geopolitical shift, China continued reducing its U.S. Treasury holdings for a third consecutive month, bringing its stockpile<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/bonds/25/07/46501603/us-treasury-holdings-foreign-china-japan-trump" rel="noreferrer noopener"> to a 16-year low of $756.3 billion in May.</a>
These economic and geopolitical shifts—ranging from tighter bank margins to China's retreat from U.S. debt—could ripple through the consumer tech world, potentially tightening capital flows, pressuring valuations, and reshaping global <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news" rel="noreferrer noopener">supply chain dynamics.</a>
Earnings
Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) eported second-quarter revenue of $11.08 billion, up 16% year-over-year. The revenue total beat a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46481193/netflix-q2-fueled-by-price-ads-squid-game-q3-set-to-repeat" rel="noreferrer noopener">Street consensus estimate of $11.04 billion</a>.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) reported second-quarter net sales of $30.07 billion, up 38.6% year-over-year, topping the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46462634/nvidia-supplier-taiwan-semiconductor-on-a-roll-profit-explodes-with-strong-margin-growth" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of $30.04 billion.</a>
3M Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) posted second-quarter adjusted&nbsp;sales of $6.2 billion, reflecting 1.5% organic growth and beating the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46491058/post-it-maker-3m-defies-tariff-headwinds-with-strong-q2-and-outlook-boost" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate&nbsp;of $6.09 billion.</a>
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NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&nbsp;CEO Jensen Huang,&nbsp;on his third visit&nbsp;to China this year, praised the country's open-source AI innovation during a fireside chat with&nbsp;Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) Cloud founder&nbsp;Wang Jian&nbsp;at the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46462378/why-nvidias-jensen-huang-says-china-leads-in-open-source-ai" rel="noreferrer noopener">China International Supply Chain Expo on Thursday.</a>
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)&nbsp;has reportedly laid off several employees within its&nbsp;Amazon Web Services&nbsp;(AWS) cloud division, as the company continues to restructure amid the growing impact of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46485457/amazon-slashes-roles-in-aws-cloud-unit-as-ceo-andy-jassy-says-ai-will-reduce-the-need-for-certain-roles-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">generative artificial intelligence.</a>
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Amazon Web Services&nbsp;are launching a $6 million initiative to attract 30 U.S. startups to build AI applications using Meta&#8217;s open-source Llama model, positioning the partnership as a strategic counter to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46460828/meta-aws-roll-out-6-million-startup-program-to-counter-openai-make-llama-the-go-to-ai-model-for-builders" rel="noreferrer noopener">OpenAI&#8217;s</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46460828/meta-aws-roll-out-6-million-startup-program-to-counter-openai-make-llama-the-go-to-ai-model-for-builders" rel="noreferrer noopener"> closed-source dominance</a>.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)&nbsp;has signed a $500 million deal with&nbsp;MP Materials Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MP#NYSE">MP</a>), a Pentagon-backed company, to secure a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46435562/apple-strikes-500-million-deal-with-mp-materials-to-reduce-china-reliance-on-critical-magnets" rel="noreferrer noopener">supply of rare earth magnets.</a>
Apple has filed a lawsuit against YouTuber&nbsp;Jon Prosser&nbsp;and collaborator&nbsp;Michael Ramacciotti, alleging they misappropriated trade secrets tied&nbsp;to the unreleased&nbsp;iOS 26&nbsp;by secretly accessing a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/07/46487617/apple-sues-youtuber-jon-prosser-over-alleged-ios-26-leak-involving-secret-iphone-access-facetime-footage-and-trade-secrets-theft" rel="noreferrer noopener">confidential development&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/07/46487617/apple-sues-youtuber-jon-prosser-over-alleged-ios-26-leak-involving-secret-iphone-access-facetime-footage-and-trade-secrets-theft" rel="noreferrer noopener">iPhone</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/07/46487617/apple-sues-youtuber-jon-prosser-over-alleged-ios-26-leak-involving-secret-iphone-access-facetime-footage-and-trade-secrets-theft" rel="noreferrer noopener">.</a>
Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>)&nbsp;announced two key leadership <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46492462/marvell-reshuffles-leadership-as-it-looks-to-reignite-momentum-rebuild-investor-confidence" rel="noreferrer noopener">promotions effective July 15, 2025</a>.&nbsp;
Chris Koopmans&nbsp;has been elevated to president, while&nbsp;Sandeep Bharathi&nbsp;has been named president of the company&#8217;s Data Center Group. Both executives will report directly to&nbsp;Matt Murphy, Marvell&#8217;s&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://app.quotemedia.com/data/downloadFiling?webmasterId=101533&amp;ref=319307113&amp;type=HTML&amp;symbol=MRVL&amp;cdn=a9d5cd7e414d4a656d39e5ac0131183d&amp;companyName=Marvell+Technology+Inc.&amp;formType=8-K&amp;dateFiled=2025-07-17&amp;tblci=GiAIRlI0k8093O7NDun8A3VPr6xAR70_aoZJ6XnLiAtCAyCN1Vcoz7Dpifi1v-7FATDviEo" rel="noreferrer noopener">chair and CEO</a>.
Rumble Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUM#NASDAQ">RUM</a>) announced it is actively assembling a specialized machine learning and artificial intelligence team that will oversee development in areas such as search functions, content recommendations, creator tools and the platform&#8217;s short-form <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46480518/whats-going-on-with-rumble-shares-today" rel="noreferrer noopener">video segment, Rumble Shorts.&nbsp;</a>
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The&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;administration is reportedly preparing a sweeping executive order aimed at curbing&nbsp;perceived liberal bias&nbsp;in artificial intelligence models used<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46487059/trump-white-house-to-crack-down-on-woke-ai-with-executive-order-targeting-political-bias-in-government-contracted-chatbots-and-models-report" rel="noreferrer noopener"> by government contractors.</a>
Hadrian, a defense manufacturing startup, has successfully concluded a $260 million Series C funding round, led by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46487918/peter-thiel-backed-hadrian-raises-260-million-to-build-ai-powered-mega-factory-in-arizona" rel="noreferrer noopener">Peter Thiel's Founders Fund</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46487918/peter-thiel-backed-hadrian-raises-260-million-to-build-ai-powered-mega-factory-in-arizona" rel="noreferrer noopener"> and&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46487918/peter-thiel-backed-hadrian-raises-260-million-to-build-ai-powered-mega-factory-in-arizona" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lux Capital</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46487918/peter-thiel-backed-hadrian-raises-260-million-to-build-ai-powered-mega-factory-in-arizona" rel="noreferrer noopener">.</a>
OpenAI&nbsp;has finally completed its&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45640879/openais-sam-altman-says-6-5b-deal-with-jony-ive-to-build-ai-companions-could-add-1-trillion-in-company-value-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">$6.5 billion acquisition</a>&nbsp;of&nbsp;Jony Ive&#8217;s&nbsp;AI hardware startup&nbsp;io Products, officially bringing the former&nbsp;Apple&nbsp;design chief and his team into the fold to build a new generation of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46335969/openai-finalizes-6-5-billion-deal-to-acquire-jony-ives-ai-hardware-startup-heres-what-we-know-about-their-first-device" rel="noreferrer noopener">AI-native devices.</a>
Elon Musk-led artificial intelligence company,&nbsp;xAI, unveiled new technology that will help the company &#8220;sustainably&#8221; cool <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46487316/elon-musks-xai-unveils-sustainable-way-to-cool-memphis-data-center-amid-criticism-from-environmental-rights-groups" rel="noreferrer noopener">its Memphis data center.</a>
Automobiles
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is reportedly preparing to introduce a longer, six-seat version of its Model Y sport<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46452257/whats-going-on-with-tesla-stock-on-wednesday" rel="noreferrer noopener"> utility vehicle in China.</a>
WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRD#NASDAQ">WRD</a>)&nbsp;announced on Thursday the launch of fully driverless Robobus operations at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore (RWS), the first autonomous vehicle in Southeast Asia to<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46462955/werides-driverless-robobus-approved-in-singapore" rel="noreferrer noopener"> operate without a safety officer on board.</a>
Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) replaced Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) and DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>)
ousted Plug Power, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLUG#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>) in the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/07/46449975/rivian-unseats-lucid-draftkings-ousts-plug-power-in-russell-1000-shake-up" rel="noreferrer noopener">latest Russell 1000 index reshuffle.</a>
Lucid Group is making two major moves this week-one to restructure its stock and another to deepen its footprint<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46497381/whats-going-on-with-lucid-group-stock-today-7" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;in autonomous mobility</a>.
Meanwhile, TD Cowen maintained a Hold rating on Lucid Group, with a price target of&nbsp;$2.30.
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WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRD#NASDAQ">WRD</a>) announced on Thursday the launch of fully driverless Robobus operations at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore (RWS), the first autonomous vehicle in Southeast Asia to operate without a safety officer on board.
The company secured <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/g46461693/weride-launches-southeast-asias-first-fully-driverless-robobus-operations-at-resorts-world-sentosa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">clearance</a> from Singapore&#8217;s Land Transport Authority (LTA) after a year of safe operations, including thousands of incident-free trips.
Jennifer Li, WeRide&#8217;s CFO and Head of International, called the launch a &#8220;groundbreaking milestone,&#8221; citing the company&#8217;s cooperation with Singapore&#8217;s regulators. 
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The Robobus serves key locations within the resort, such as Equarius Hotel and The Galleria, on a fixed 12-minute loop, using LIDAR, cameras, and 360-degree sensors to navigate without human input.
Singapore plans to incorporate autonomous vehicles into its public transport network by the end of 2025. Supporting this vision, WeRide has opened a new R&amp;D center in partnership with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). EDB&#8217;s executive vice president Cindy Koh noted that such collaborations help foster innovation and create technology jobs.
Lam Wee Shann, Deputy Chief Executive (Technology) at LTA, emphasized the importance of rigorous AV safety assessments. Only after demonstrating safe operations are companies permitted to remove onboard safety personnel and transition to remote monitoring.
WeRide has also introduced autonomous sanitation vehicles across Marina Coastal Drive, the Esplanade, and Jurong Lake Gardens. These deployments reflect the company&#8217;s broader strategy of applying AV technology across urban sectors.
Recently, WeRide expanded its global footprint through a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45979328/weride-partners-with-uber-dubais-road-and-transport-authority-for-autonomous-vehicle-pilot" rel="noreferrer noopener">partnership with Uber</a> and Dubai&#8217;s transport authority for an autonomous vehicle pilot in the Middle East, showcasing its readiness to scale across multiple international markets.
Related ETFs: Global X Autonomous &amp; Electric Vehicles ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRIV#NASDAQ">DRIV</a>), iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRBO#NYSE">IRBO</a>).
Price Action: WRD shares are trading higher by 1.59% to $8.92 premarket at last check Thursday.
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WeRide's Driverless Robobus Approved In Singapore

WeRide Rolls Out Southeast Asia's First Completely Driverless Robobus At Resorts World Sentosa After A Year Of Incident-Free Service And LTA Clearance

WeRide's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRD#NYSE">WRD</a>) short percent of float has risen 36.32% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 9.12 million shares sold short, which is 5.18% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.06 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>WeRide Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752253226_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for WeRide has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing WeRide's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, WeRide's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.39%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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WeRide (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRD#NASDAQ">WRD</a>), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, has become the first and only company authorized to road test autonomous logistics vehicles in Huangpu, Guangzhou, after securing the district's inaugural permit for its Robovan W5.
This marks the Robovan W5's second active road testing permit, following an earlier <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=_mG-9Tlwwhu2D_5g0-niG9dfprdHuIEc9erBEkkXffY2dyiUHTwYA1CrrQkcGpj_6SQVwBlDpvqq6EJx1Qjf7y9tdbB1vWxxDsw37Z1I1rN9BQILCDelFjdSTvKtzTAak_ai2oxjVOryILPlbDKz9h77LvPoNErTZYf9kAqSRxk=">approval in Guangzhou's Nansha District</a> in April — demonstrating WeRide's steady progress towards the large-scale commercialization of autonomous delivery solutions.
On June 6, Guangzhou Development District and Huangpu District jointly introduced a strategic policy framework to accelerate the development of intelligent connected and new energy vehicles. The framework outlines plans to support large-scale deployment of autonomous technologies across sectors such as ride-hailing, sanitation, and smart logistics. Less than a month later, WeRide received approval to begin full-area testing of its Robovan W5 in Huangpu, reflecting its operational readiness.
The Robovan W5 is purpose-built for high-frequency urban logistics. It offers the largest cargo volume in its class at 5.5m³, a maximum payload of 1,000kg, and a driving range of up to 220km. Its modular cargo compartments supports various slot configurations, making it highly adaptable to diverse use cases such as express delivery, neighborhood drop-offs, and personalized point-to-point logistics — delivering an all-in-one solution for multi-scenario urban deliveries.
Safety remains a top priority. Equipped with industry-leading Level-4 autonomous driving technology and WeRide's proprietary redundant sensor suite, the Robovan W5 can accurately detect vehicles, traffic signals, pedestrians, and other road users, maintaining 360-degree awareness in all weather and lighting conditions year-round. It also features a redundant drive-by-wire chassis, emergency braking and collision warning systems, real-time driving status monitoring, and a cloud-based control platform, ensuring robust and reliable safety during each delivery.
The global smart logistics sector is entering a period of rapid growth. Over the next three years, the market is expected to exceed USD 100 billion, reaching an estimated USD 784 billion by 2030. As this trillion-dollar opportunity takes shape, WeRide is well-positioned to lead the charge in this dynamic and fast-evolving space.

WeRide Becomes First Authorized To Road Test Autonomous Delivery Vans In Huangpu, Guangzhou

Reported Sunday, WeRide Hosts Singapore Transport Leaders To Advance Autonomous Public Transport Vision

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<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$492.7K</td>
<td>14.3K</td>
<td>110.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$212.50</td>
<td>$95.4K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$331.5K</td>
<td>19.4K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>15.8K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$49.4K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>791</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WRD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$27.5K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5220.00</td>
<td>$26.6K</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>43</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URBN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$72.7K</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>28</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 1471 contract(s) at a $320.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 43 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $492.7K, with a price of $335.0 per contract. There were 14390 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 110048 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on June 27, 2025. Parties traded 303 contract(s) at a $212.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $95.4K, with a price of $319.0 per contract. There were 2202 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3688 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 57 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2646 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $331.5K, with a price of $125.0 per contract. There were 19488 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2680 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $3.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.0K, with a price of $43.0 per contract. There were 15874 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1473 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 57 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 166 contract(s) at a $23.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.4K, with a price of $298.0 per contract. There were 5312 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 791 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WRD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRD#NASDAQ">WRD</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 120 day(s) on October 17, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $12.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.5K, with a price of $550.0 per contract. There were 5040 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 51 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 19 contract(s) at a $5220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.6K, with a price of $1400.0 per contract. There were 31 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 43 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For URBN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URBN#NASDAQ">URBN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 211 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 27 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 27 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $72.7K, with a price of $2696.0 per contract. There were 100 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 28 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Options

BKNG

URBN

8 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRD#NASDAQ">WRD</a>), in an exchange <a target="_blank" href="https://ir.weride.ai/static-files/e8373d16-8e06-4651-b401-c5af23f0505a" rel="noreferrer noopener">filing </a>on Monday, announced a significant move to advance autonomous transportation in the Middle East by partnering with Dubai&#8217;s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>).
The three parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch pilot operations of self-driving vehicles later this year through the Uber app in Dubai.
The pilot program will begin with autonomous vehicles that include onboard safety drivers.
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This initial phase is intended to lead to a full-scale commercial deployment of driverless services by 2026.
The MoU was signed during a formal event attended by top officials, including Mattar Al Tayer, director general and chairman of the board of executive directors at RTA, Uber&#8217;s Chief Business Officer Madhu Kannan, and Ryan Zhan, WeRide&#8217;s regional general manager in the Middle East and Africa.
WeRide and Uber are currently working on field preparations under RTA&#8217;s guidance.
WeRide&#8217;s Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Li said the Middle East remains a strategic priority.
She explained that this agreement follows the company&#8217;s recent deal with Uber to deploy robotaxis in 15 additional cities over the next five years. &#8220;We are fully aligned with the Dubai Government&#8217;s ambitious vision to make 25% of all transportation trips autonomous by 2030,&#8221; she said.
The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42363171/uber-and-weride-come-together-to-launch-robotaxi-service-in-abu-dhabi" rel="noreferrer noopener">collaboration builds on an earlier launch</a> in Abu Dhabi, where WeRide and Uber rolled out autonomous ride-hailing services in December 2024, marking the first time such services were offered outside the U.S. via the Uber platform.
WeRide holds testing permits in five countries: the UAE, China, France, Singapore, and the U.S., making it one of the few companies globally with such credentials.
As Dubai advances its Smart Self-Driving Transport Strategy, WeRide and Uber aim to play a pivotal role in shaping the city&#8217;s future mobility infrastructure.
Price Action: WRD shares are trading lower by 3.62% to $7.865 at last check Tuesday.
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Movers

UBER

WeRide Partners With Uber, Dubai's Road And Transport Authority For Autonomous Vehicle Pilot

WeRide (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRD#NASDAQ">WRD</a>), a leading global developer of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/g45741282/weride-teams-up-with-renault-to-bring-autonomous-shuttle-to-roland-garros-again" rel="noreferrer noopener">autonomous driving technology</a>, announced on Tuesday it will once again partner with Renault Group, a key Roland-Garros sponsor, to provide a Level-4 self-driving minibus shuttle during the 2025 Grand Slam tennis tournament in Paris.
The return of the Robobus service highlights the successful partnership between the two companies. After a dependable debut last year, the shuttle will run a 2.8-kilometer loop connecting key venues around Roland-Garros daily from May 25 to June 8.
A new addition for this year is a night schedule, operational from 10 p.m. to midnight, thereby enhancing access during periods of low light.
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Tony Han, WeRide&#8217;s founder and CEO, emphasized the importance of their continued presence at Roland-Garros and their focus on expanding in Europe.
Patrick Vergelas, Autonomous Mobility Project Manager at Renault Group, highlighted the growing societal acceptance of autonomous transit. &#8220;From Roland-Garros to Barcelona, via Valence, Renault and WeRide demonstrate that autonomous mobility is no longer a promise, but a reality,&#8221; he stated.
This initiative follows WeRide and Renault&#8217;s launch in March 2025 of Europe&#8217;s first fully driverless commercial <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/44041348/werides-robobus-rolls-out-in-france-with-renault-beti-backing-details" rel="noreferrer noopener">Robobus</a> in France&#8217;s Drôme region and a Level-4 autonomous shuttle trial in Barcelona. Powered by WeRide&#8217;s proprietary system, the Robobus operates in nearly 30 cities worldwide, including Singapore, Switzerland, France, and China.
WeRide reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/cannabis/25/05/45541961/whats-going-on-with-weride-stock-on-wednesday" rel="noreferrer noopener">$10 million in revenue</a> for the first quarter of 2025, a 1.8% increase year-over-year. Product sales, including robotaxis and robosweepers, rose to $1.3 million. The robotaxi segment grew to 22.3% of total revenue. Gross margin remained steady at 35%.
ETFs such as the Global X Autonomous &amp; Electric Vehicles ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRIV#NASDAQ">DRIV</a>) and the iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IDRV#NYSE">IDRV</a>) also provide exposure to this emerging market.
Price Action: WRD shares are trading lower by 2.55% to $9.55 at last check Tuesday.
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IDRV

WeRide, Renault Bring Autonomous Shuttles Back To Roland-Garros In Paris

WeRide Partners With Renault Group To Provide Level-4 Autonomous Minibus Shuttle Service During 2025 Grand Slam Tournament On Iconic Clay Courts

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The developer of driverless technology has unveiled a $100 million share buyback program in a bid to reassure investors after a stock price slide
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Key Takeaways:</h4>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Shares in the robotaxi operator have fallen nearly 40% since its U.S. IPO last year</li>
<li>WeRide is in a fierce contest with Pony AI for investor confidence and market expansion opportunities</li>
</ul>
A share buyback is often a move to boost investor confidence or drive up a company's stock price. In the case of Chinese robotaxi operator&nbsp;WeRide Inc.&nbsp;(WRD.US) the motives deserve closer attention.
Why would a loss-making company battling for pole position in the autonomous driving sector buy up a block of its own shares instead of ploughing the money into research or the rollout of its diverless vehicles?
The U.S.-listed developer of automotive technology recently made three significant announcements. It released&nbsp;<a href="https://ir.weride.ai/news-releases/news-release-details/weride-announces-plan-expand-commercial-robotaxi-services-15">first-quarter earnings</a>, unveiled a $100 million program to buy back its shares, and outlined plans to deepen a partnership with Uber and Tencent to expand its international robotaxi fleet.
WeRide's quarterly revenues rose a modest 1.8% to 72.40 million yuan ($10 million) from the same period a year earlier, despite growing competition in the self-driving sector and the constraints of a weak economy. Robotaxi takings increased to 16.10 million yuan, representing 22.3% of total revenue compared with 11.9% in the year-earlier period. Robotaxis are rapidly becoming WeRide's mainstay business, with the fleet size exceeding 1,200 vehicles in operation for more than a combined 2,000 days in the quarter.
Nonetheless, high R&amp;D costs and rapid expansion left the company spinning its wheels in the red. WeRide narrowed its net loss to 385 million yuan from 468 million yuan in the same quarter of last year. However, the non-IFRS adjusted loss grew from 142 million yuan to 295 million yuan. Notably, R&amp;D spending excluding stock-related expenses jumped 54% to 278 million yuan, one of the biggest drags on profit.
The company was sitting on 4.43 billion yuan in cash and cash equivalents by the end of March, which together with 1.75 billion yuan in financial assets brought total reserves to more than 6 billion yuan. Its finances are robust enough to cover short-term outgoings and strategic spending.
In spite of the losses and heavy expansion costs, the management team still approved a one-year&nbsp;<a href="https://ir.weride.ai/news-releases/news-release-details/weride-inc-announces-us100-million-share-repurchase-program">share repurchase program</a>&nbsp;worth $100 million – an unusual move for a firm that is still getting global market traction.
Tech companies tend to invest their cash in product development, marketing and R&amp;D during their growth stage, rarely returning funds to shareholders via buybacks. Going against that trend, WeRide's decision looks to be a response to a slumping stock price. Since listing in the United States last October, WeRide has seen its share price fall 39% below the IPO level, battered by intensifying competition in the robotaxi industry.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Jostling for position</h4>
With dominance still up for grabs in this emerging sector, companies that can command market confidence stand a better chance of clinching collaboration deals that will add fuel to their expansion plans.
WeRide's arch rival&nbsp;Pony AI&nbsp;(PONY.US), not to be outdone, also motored to U.S. IPO late last year, and showcased its state-of-the-art robotaxi fleet on April 23, a day after the end of the lockup for WeRide shares issued to original shareholders. WeRide shares plunged 17% that day, the biggest single-session decline in months.
As WeRide shares ran out of gas, Pony AI's stock has surged 71.58% since the firm's IPO, generating a market cap of $7.32 billion, more than double WeRide's valuation of $2.87 billion. Pony AI is now trading at a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of around 62 times, clearly taking the lead with investors as WeRide trails behind with a multiple of nearly 47 times.
The two brands are battling it out head to head to dominate China's market for robotaxis equipped with level 4 technology that can carry out most driving tasks without human intervention.
They run overlapping businesses and are competing for capital, collaboration deals and overseas rollout. Both have struck up partnerships with Uber, launched robotaxi businesses in Europe and the Middle East and recently linked up with Tencent Cloud for tech services.
In light of the strategic partnerships with Uber and Tencent, WeRide's share buyback looks more like a bid to grab the spotlight and bolster market sentiment, with tech stocks generally under pressure.
Buying up shares will reduce supply and support stock prices in the short term. A more stable market cap could improve the company's standing with potential strategic investors, improving refinancing prospects. In a sense, WeRide is bidding to regain control of the narrative by sending out positive signals to investors.
However, market reaction was mixed. WeRide's shares soared more than 20% on the day of the announcement but fell back over 10% in the next two sessions. The move delivered a short-term boost but left investors unconvinced about the long-term outlook. Morgan Stanley maintained an "outperform" rating but cut its target price for the stock from $23 to $13 per share, dampening the market mood.
WeRide has not achieved a course correction with its share buyback plan. But the robotaxi race could have many twists and turns. The outcome will ultimately depend on whether WeRide can power ahead with mass rollout and improve its cash flow.

Buybacks

Travel

Opinion

WeRide's Buyback Maneuver In High-Stakes Robotaxi Race

Editor&#8217;s Note: Total cash reserve figure is updated in paragraph 9
WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRD#NASDAQ">WRD</a>) shares are trading higher in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the premarket session on Wednesday</a> following its first-quarter financial results.
The company recorded $10 million in total revenue in the first quarter of 2025, representing a 1.8% increase <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/g45536827/weride-announces-plan-to-expand-commercial-robotaxi-services-to-15-additional-cities-globally" rel="noreferrer noopener">on a year-over-year basis</a>.
Jennifer Li, WeRide&#8217;s CFO, said this quarter&#8217;s revenue growth reflects improving commercial traction, supported by multiple expansions and new deployments in international territories in the Middle East and Europe.
Product revenue increased to $1.3 million, thanks to the increase in the sales of robotaxis and robosweepers in the first quarter.
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WeRide&#8217;s robotaxi business reached $2.2 million in the first quarter, 22.3% of total revenue, up from 11.9% in the year-ago period.
The gross profit margin was 35% in the quarter under review, relatively stable compared to the fourth quarter of 2024.
Tony Han, WeRide&#8217;s Founder, Chairman, and CEO, commented, &#8220;With over 1,200 autonomous driving vehicles running on the road and fully driverless commercial operations in motion, we&#8217;re making autonomous driving ever more accessible and affordable to riders around the world.&#8221;
&#8220;In addition, we are advancing our end-to-end mass-market ADAS solutions that bring real value to OEMs today. These efforts position WeRide as a global leader in shaping the future of autonomous mobility,&#8221; he added.
WeRide reported a quarterly&nbsp;diluted net loss per ADS of 18 cents. As of March 31, the company had $610.3 million in cash and equivalents, $240.80 million in financial assets and $2 million in restricted cash, totaling $853.10 million in cash reserve.
In a separate release, the company has authorized a share repurchase program, under which it may repurchase up to $100 million of its Class A ordinary <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/g45536826/weride-inc-announces-us-100-million-share-repurchase-program" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">shares over the next 12 months</a>.
&#8220;The adoption of the share repurchase program reflects our confidence in our business fundamentals, financial health, and long-term outlook,&#8221; Li added.
The company expects to fund the repurchases out of its existing cash balance.
WeRide said it increased its total fleet size to over 1,200 units in the first quarter of 2025. It accumulated more than 2,000 days in public operations with zero regulatory discipline for autonomous driving system failure.
WeRide and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) have recently formed a significant partnership to expand commercial robotaxi services. This collaboration aims to introduce services to 15 new cities, building on their successful deployment in Abu Dhabi and upcoming launch in Dubai. Uber has committed an additional $100 million equity investment in WeRide, supplementing its previous investments, the company said.
Price Action: WRD shares are trading higher by 5.18% to $8.930 premarket at last check Wednesday.
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What's Going On With WeRide Stock On Wednesday? (UPDATED)

WIIM

WeRide shares are trading higher after the company announced the expansion into Saudi Arabia with the launch of robotaxi and other autonomous driving products.

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 500 points on Tuesday.
Shares of MAC Copper Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTAL#NYSE">MTAL</a>) rose sharply during Tuesday's session after the company announced Harmony Gold will acquire them for $1.03 billion.
MAC Copper shares jumped 19.9% to $12.17 on Tuesday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today&#8217;s session.
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<li>E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETWO#NYSE">ETWO</a>) shares jumped 26% to $3.24 after the company announced WiseTech Global will acquire them for $2.1 billion in an all-cash deal.</li>
<li>Gyre Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GYRE#NASDAQ">GYRE</a>) gained 23% to $10.71. Gyre Therapeutics recently announced a $20 million stock offering.</li>
<li>ATS Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATS#NYSE">ATS</a>) rose 22.3% to $31.27 after the company provided fourth-quarter financial guidance.</li>
<li>Navitas Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVTS#NASDAQ">NVTS</a>) rose 21.2% to $5.35.</li>
<li>BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBAI#NYSE">BBAI</a>) shares surged 17.8% to $4.2900.</li>
<li>CoreWeave, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>) rose 17.7% to $120.97. CoreWeave appointed Carl Holshouser as Vice President, Government Affairs.</li>
<li>Redwire Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDW#NYSE">RDW</a>) gained 16.2% to $15.10. Redwire successfully delivered the onboard computer for ESA&#8217;s Comet Interceptor mission to study Pristine Comet.</li>
<li>WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRD#NASDAQ">WRD</a>) rose 15.3% to $10.51 after the company announced its expansion into Saudi Arabia.</li>
<li>SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>) jumped 13% to $10.83.</li>
<li>Venture Global, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VG#NYSE">VG</a>) gained 12.2% to $12.78.</li>
<li>Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PONY#NASDAQ">PONY</a>) gained 11.8% to $19.47 after the company announced it will expand its robotaxi fleet in Dubai, following an agreement with regulators.</li>
<li>Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>) rose 11.3% to $28.33.</li>
<li>V.F. Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>) gained 10% to $13.19.</li>
<li>Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/W#NYSE">W</a>) rose 8.4% to $39.24.</li>
<li>Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>) gained 7.2% to $165.63.</li>
<li>C3.ai, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AI#NYSE">AI</a>) rose 6.8% to $24.27.</li>
<li>United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) gained 6.1% to $79.17.</li>
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WeRide Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRD#NASDAQ">WRD</a>) stock surged on Tuesday after the company announced its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/g45612736/weride-expands-into-saudi-arabia-with-launch-of-robotaxi-and-more-autonomous-driving-products" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">expansion into Saudi Arabia</a>.
The company has launched testing or deployment of its Robotaxis and other core autonomous driving products in cities like Riyadh and AlUla.
WeRide has commenced ground preparation work with support from the Transport General Authority ahead of its upcoming Robotaxi trial operations.
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The service will launch on Uber Technologies, Inc.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) platform in the coming months, with complete commercial services expected in late 2025.
The deployment supports Saudi Arabia&#8217;s Vision 2030 ambitions to build smart, sustainable cities by enhancing road safety, improving traffic management, and introducing innovative, technology-driven mobility solutions.
WeRide has also tested and deployed its Robobus in several key areas across Saudi Arabia, including King Fahad Medical City, Aramco residential communities, AlUla, and the Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh.
The Level-4 autonomous vehicle can address last-mile transportation gaps and complement transit networks like Riyadh Metro.
Last week, WeRide <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45541961/whats-going-on-with-weride-stock-on-wednesday" rel="noreferrer noopener">said it recorded</a> $10 million in total revenue in the first quarter of 2025, representing a 1.8% increase. Jennifer Li, CFO, said the quarter&#8217;s revenue growth reflected improving commercial traction, supported by multiple expansions and new deployments in international territories in the Middle East and Europe.
WeRide&#8217;s robotaxi business reached $2.2 million in the first quarter, 22.3% of total revenue, up from 11.9% in the year-ago period. WeRide exited the first quarter with cash and equivalents worth $610.3 million.
WeRide stock plunged 36% year-to-date as it grappled with global economic uncertainties and U.S. President Donald Trump&#8217;s tariff policies.
Price Action: WRD shares are trading higher by 5.49% to $9.61 premarket at last check Tuesday.
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WeRide Stock Is Soaring Tuesday: What's Driving The Action?

WeRide Announces Expansion Into Saudi Arabia With Launch Of Robotaxi And More Autonomous Driving Products

WeRide's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRD#NYSE">WRD</a>) short percent of float has risen 32.2% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.37 million shares sold short, which is 0.78% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.0 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>WeRide Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748012426_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for WeRide has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing WeRide's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, WeRide's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.77%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Is WeRide Gaining or Losing Market Support?

<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Lottery.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTRY#NASDAQ">LTRY</a>) shares increased by 67.6% to $1.29 during Wednesday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $24.3 million. As per the news, the Q1 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>MEDIROM Healthcare Techs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRM#NASDAQ">MRM</a>) shares increased by 40.0% to $1.82. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $14.3 million. As per the news, the FY earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Greenlane Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNLN#NASDAQ">GNLN</a>) shares increased by 27.19% to $0.01. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $3.7 million. As per the news, the Q1 earnings report came out 4 days ago. </li>
<li>WeRide (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRD#NASDAQ">WRD</a>) shares moved upwards by 24.14% to $10.49. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.8 billion. The company's, Q1 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Niu Techs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIU#NASDAQ">NIU</a>) stock moved upwards by 19.0% to $3.82. The company's market cap stands at $296.4 million. The company's, Q1 earnings came out 2 days ago. </li>
<li>Jowell Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JWEL#NASDAQ">JWEL</a>) stock increased by 17.56% to $2.41. The company's market cap stands at $5.2 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Netclass Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTCL#NASDAQ">NTCL</a>) stock decreased by 26.8% to $9.37 during Wednesday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $167.1 million. </li>
<li>Neo-Concept International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCI#NASDAQ">NCI</a>) stock decreased by 18.83% to $0.35. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $7.1 million. </li>
<li>NWTN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWTN#NASDAQ">NWTN</a>) shares declined by 18.81% to $1.9. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $543.7 million. </li>
<li>Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MULN#NASDAQ">MULN</a>) shares declined by 12.47% to $0.17. The company's, Q2 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>VF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>) shares fell 12.24% to $12.66. The company's market cap stands at $4.9 billion. As per the news, the Q4 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>Garrett Motion (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTX#NASDAQ">GTX</a>) stock fell 11.48% to $10.54. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.1 billion. 
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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