2026-04-23
3 分钟The Economist.
Tesla shares rose about 4% after the electric vehicle maker reported first quarter profit of $477 million,
up about 17% from a year earlier.
However, profits missed expectations and remain far below 2022 levels.
Car sales disappointed as competition intensified.
The company is shifting focus to self-driving taxis and humanoid robots,
but these have yet to generate meaningful revenue.
Iran's top negotiator, Mohammed Bagir Galibaf,
said reopening the Strait of Hormuz was not possible while America maintains a naval blockade.
Iran attacked at least three ships in the strait,
a day after Donald Trump said he would extend a ceasefire until peace talks are concluded.
Iran's navy said it had detained two vessels for endangering maritime security.
A fragile ceasefire in Lebanon came under further strain.
At least four people were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, according to state media.
Hezbollah said it launched a drone at Israeli forces.
The clashes come a day before Israeli and Lebanese diplomats meet for a second round of talks in Washington,
where Lebanon will push to extend the American-brokered truce due to expire on Sunday.
Spirit Airlines is reportedly in talks with the Trump administration to secure a federal loan of up to $500 million.
Support could include equity warrants, potentially giving the government a majority stake,
according to the Financial Times.