If you decided to hold off on Nvidia's Blackwell GPUs to see if AMD's new offerings were up to snuff, then you made the right choice. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT graphics cards are the new mid-range champions of this generation. Both cards offer phenomenal performance while undercutting their Nvidia competition in price. They go up for sale on March 6 starting at 6am PST. The Radeon RX 9070 starts at $550 and the 9070 XT starts at $600. Let's just hope that - unlike Nvidia - AMD has its supply under control.The jury's out as to whether or not inventory will hold, but given how well positioned these GPUs are in the stack, I wouldn't be surprised if they ended up selling out quickly. I've listed below the best places to pick up one of these cards. The current trend is that if you're set on purchasing a GPU at launch, you don't have the luxury of choosing your brand or model. If you see any in stock at a price you're happy with, buy now and think later.TLDR; This article assumes, not guarantees, there are actual graphics cards to purchase. You may stumble on this page and find out that every model at every retailer is sold out.Quick Links: Radeon RX 9070 / 9070 XT Graphics Card ListingsPowercolor Reaper AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Graphics Card$699.99 at AmazonPowerColor Hellhound AMD Radeon RX 9070 Graphics Card$629.99 at AmazonPowercolor Hellhound AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Graphics Card$759.99 at AmazonXFX Swift AMD Radeon RX 9070 OC White Graphics Card$699.99 at AmazonAsus TUF AMD Radeon RX 9070 OC Edition Graphics Card$709.99 at AmazonAsus TUF AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition Graphics Card$799.99 at AmazonPowerColor Red Devil AMD Radeon RX 9070 Graphics Card$659.99 at AmazonAsus Prime AMD Radeon RX 9070 OC Edition Graphics Card$659.99 at AmazonXFX Quicksilver AMD Radeon RX 9070 OC Edition Graphics Card$669.99 at AmazonXFX Swift AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT White Graphics Card$759.99 at AmazonXFX Quicksilver AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT White Graphics Card$779.99 at AmazonXFX Quicksilver AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Graphics Card$769.99 at AmazonXFX Mercury AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT OC White Edition Graphics Card$819.99 at AmazonPowerColor Red Devil AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Graphics Card$799.99 at AmazonGigabyte AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming OC Graphics Card$729.99 at AmazonAsus Prime Radeon AMD RX 9070 XT OC Edition Graphics Card$719.99 at AmazonGigabyte AMD Radeon RX 9070 Gaming OC Graphics Card$669.99 at AmazonXFX Swift AMD Radeon RX 9070 OC Graphics Card$549.99 at AmazonGigabyte Aorus AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Elite Graphics Card$759.99 at AmazonXFX Mercury AMD Radeon RX 9070XT OC Edition Graphics Card$819.99 at AmazonXFX Mercury AMD Radeon RX 9070XT OC Magnetic Air Edition Graphics Card$849.99 at AmazonGet the AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT GPUs at Best BuySee it at Best BuyGet the AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT GPUs at NeweggSee it at NeweggGet the AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT GPUs on AmazonSee it at AmazonGet the AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT GPUs at B&H PhotoSee it at B&H PhotoGet the AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT GPUs at MicrocenterSee it at MicrocenterHow much will these new AMD GPUs cost?One of the main reasons why these new AMD cards are sure to be popular is the price to performance ratio. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 costs the same as the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 yet offers superior performance and more VRAM for the same price. Even more impressively, the Radeon RX 9070 XT trades blows with the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and costs $150 less. We'll see if these suggested retail prices hold, but if they do, the winner is a no-brainer.AMD Radeon RX 9070 - $550AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT - $600Where should I preorder these new AMD GPUs?The retailers below are your best chances to score one of the new AMD GPUs. Four of the retailers (Best Buy, Newegg, Amazon, and B&H Photo) will have listings online. One retailer (Micro Center) will only carry them in-store. There's no way to tell exactly how many units are available at each retailer, however a Wccftech article claims that "AMD and AIBs are reportedly shipping more Radeon RX 9070 XTs than all Nvidia's RTX 50 series GPUs combined."If you want to maximize your chance of picking up one of the new AMD cards on launch day, your best bet is to check each and every retailer and buy the first card that lets you proceed all the way through checkout. Just remember that potentially thousands of other people will be clicking on the same link as you.AMD claims "wide" availability in this ad... let's hope that's trueAmazonGet the AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT GPUs on AmazonSee it at AmazonPowerColor Hellhound AMD Radeon RX 9070 Graphics Card$629.99 at AmazonPowercolor Hellhound AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Graphics Card$759.99 at AmazonXFX Swift AMD Radeon RX 9070 OC White Graphics Card$699.99 at AmazonAsus TUF AMD Radeon RX 9070 OC Edition Graphics Card$709.99 at AmazonAsus TUF AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition Graphics Card$799.99 at AmazonPowerColor Red Devil AMD Radeon RX 9070 Graphics Card$659.99 at AmazonAsus Prime AMD Radeon RX 9070 OC Edition Graphics Card$659.99 at AmazonXFX Quicksilver AMD Radeon RX 9070 OC Edition Graphics Card$669.99 at AmazonXFX Swift AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT White Graphics Card$759.99 at AmazonXFX Quicksilver AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT White Graphics Card$779.99 at AmazonXFX Quicksilver AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Graphics Card$769.99 at AmazonXFX Mercury AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT OC White Edition Graphics Card$819.99 at AmazonPowerColor Red Devil AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Graphics Card$799.99 at AmazonGigabyte AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming OC Graphics Card$729.99 at AmazonAsus Prime Radeon AMD RX 9070 XT OC Edition Graphics Card$719.99 at AmazonGigabyte AMD Radeon RX 9070 Gaming OC Graphics Card$669.99 at AmazonXFX Swift AMD Radeon RX 9070 OC Graphics Card$549.99 at AmazonGigabyte Aorus AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Elite Graphics Card$759.99 at AmazonXFX Mercury AMD Radeon RX 9070XT OC Edition Graphics Card$819.99 at AmazonXFX Mercury AMD Radeon RX 9070XT OC Magnetic Air Edition Graphics Card$849.99 at AmazonAmazon is the one-stop shop for just about everything, including AMD GPUs. Unfortunately, manually looking for one of these GPUs on Amazon's site is quite difficult. Amazon doesn't have a general page that lists all of the available video cards, and the search results are riddled with postings from marketplace vendors charging outrageous prices or, even worse, trying to swindle unsuspecting shoppers. To make things easier, I'll add specific GPU models when I see them available, but as a rule of thumb, make sure that the vendor you're buying from is "shipped and sold by Amazon".Best BuyGet the AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT GPUs at Best BuySee it at Best BuyBased on past GPU launches, I suspect that one of your best chances of purchasing the new AMD graphics cards online will be at Best Buy. This retailer should carry every brand that will be available at launch, including Sapphire, XFX, Asus, Asrock, Gigabyte, and Powercolor.Best Buy's available inventory depends on your region; if you're fortunate enough to live in an area where graphics cards in general might not be in high demand, you'll have a much better chance of scoring a GPU here than anywhere else. Also important to note is that Best Buy GPU orders generally ship out quickly since they're either listed as in stock or out of stock (no "backorders" here). That means you'll likely receive your card in hand within a week.NeweggGet the AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT GPUs at NeweggSee it at NeweggYou'll also definitely want to prioritize Newegg. Like Best Buy, Newegg is expected to carry every make and model of the Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT graphics cards. Newegg is an authorized reseller, so as long as you are buying from Newegg direct and not a marketplace vendor, you'll be eligible for the full manufacturer's warranty. Similar to Best Buy, orders usually ship out within the week, unless the product is backordered or out of stock.Even if the standalone cards are sold out, Newegg may sell these AMD GPUs as part of a bundle kit that includes any combination of a motherboard, CPU, RAM, or power supply. If you're working on a DIY computer build and haven't purchased all of your components, this might work to your advantage. These bundle offers do eventually sell out, but at a slower rate than the standalone cards.Micro Center (In-Store)Get the AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT GPUs at MicrocenterSee it at MicrocenterWithout a doubt, Micro Center will be your best chance at getting an AMD GPU on launch day if you happen to live close by to a local store. Micro Center will most assuredly reserve all their GPU sales for in-store customers. Even if you are local, though, you should still get there as early as possible (ideally when the store opens).We reviewed both AMD graphics cardsWe rated the AMD Radeon RX 9070 an 8/10. It costs the same as the new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 but it performs better in the majority of games we tested and also includes more VRAM (16GB vs 12GB), which should supposedly make it more futureproof. From our tests, it draws about the same amount of power as the RTX 5070.AMD Radeon RX 9070 Review by Jacqueline Thomas"The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is an excellent 1440p graphics card that makes the competition all but irrelevant. It brings excellent 1440p performance, often breaking into high-refresh territory, even without frame gen, and even brings an AI upscaler to the table for better image quality. The only thing that holds this graphics card back is how close it is to the Radeon RX 9070 XT."We rated the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT a "perfect" 10/10. Even though it costs $150 less than the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, the 9070 XT beats it out in several of the games we tested. In a few benchmarks, the results aren't even close. The 9070 XT also has 16GB of VRAM, the same as the 9070 and 5070 Ti. On the flip side, it does draw more power and get hotter on average compared to the RTX 5070 Ti. AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Review by Jacqueline Thomas"PC Gaming has been in a decadent spiral since 2020, and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is a reminder that it doesnt have to be that way. This graphics card has no problem maxing out any game you throw at it at 4K, even with ray tracing enabled, and does so at a price that makes the competition look downright greedy. I cant predict the future, so only time will tell if the launch price holds up. What I do know is we need more graphics cards like the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT."Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

Apple Pay has been available in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar for a while now, but Apple has been working with local banking institutions to expand support even further. Apple Pay will soon be available to customers of more card networks in the UAE and Qatar.UAEs Jaywan and Qatars Himyan to support Apple PayAs seen by 9to5Mac in iOS 18.4 beta 3 code, Apple has been working with UAEs Jaywan and Qatars Himyan to add support for their cards to Apple Pay. For those unfamiliar, both are card networks (similar to Mastercard and Visa) that have their own payment systems.While Himyan hasnt said a word publicly about supporting Apple Pay, a document from Jaywan published a few weeks ago confirms its investments to strengthen the UAEs position as a global hub for digital payments, which includes implementing support for Google Pay and Apple Pay.In this context, AEP has signed agreements and partnerships with international payment networks including Discover, Mastercard, Visa, and UnionPay, to enable customers in the UAE to use Jaywan cards and expand their global usability.AEP has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Samsung Gulf Electronics to enable Jaywan cards into the Samsung Wallet, allowing users to make payments seamlessly via their smartphones.The next phase will also see implementation of Jaywan on Google Pay and Apple Pay.With Apple Pay, iPhone and Apple Watch users can add their cards to the Wallet app to make contactless payments in stores. Apple Pay also works online across apps and websites.Since iOS 18.4 is expected to be released to the public in early April, its likely that Apple Pay will be expanded to Jaywan and Himyan cards sometime next month.If you spot any other changes in the new betas from Apple, let us know in the comments below.Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

Apple TV+ is hitting new highs with Severance season 2, and the streamers success could very well continue with a new show launching soon. If early reviews are any indication, forthcoming comedy The Studio could be the next big Apple TV+ hit.The Studio is a new comedy from Seth Rogen that debuts Wednesday, March 26 with its first two episodes.Apple released the shows full-length trailer on Friday, ahead of its SXSW premiere.Now, following that premiere, reviews for the next Apple TV+ comedy have arrived. And theyre very strong.As highlighted by Rotten Tomatoes, where the show currently has a perfect 100% score, The Studio found a lot of fans among critics.Jacob Fisher at Discussing Film writes:[Its] one of the best TV shows that can be found on streaming today. Creative duo Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg showcase that their comedy roots are still thriving with their most earnest, inventive, and laugh-out-loud hilarious venture yet. When the main issue with a show is that its too short, someones doing something right.Similarly, Judy Berman at TIME says its 2025s best new show to date. Angie Han at The Hollywood Reporter adds, strong contender for the best new comedy of 2025.Ruth Lawes at Metro writes:I want you to fetch your calendars, find March 26, strike out any plans and put a huge red circle around it, for that is the day when the best show of 2025 premieres. Youll laugh out loud, shrivel with second-hand embarrassment, marvel at the slick cinematography, and delight in A-listers from Martin Scorsese to Zac EfronNear-universally, reviews praise The Studios smart writing, strong cast, fun Hollywood A-lister cameos, and unique one-shot filming technique.Ive been looking forward to The Studio since it was first announced, and its very good to hear that the show seems to absolutely live up to its hype.With Severances second season wrapping up over the next couple weeks, expect Apple to push The Studio hard in an attempt to keep viewers subscribed to Apple TV+ for another month and beyond.Apple TV+ isavailable for $9.99 per monthand features hit TV shows and movies likeTed Lasso,Severance,The Morning Show,Silo, andShrinking. You can also watch free in several ways.Best iPhone accessoriesAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

NASA has eliminated key science offices its chief scientist and her office according to an internal email obtained by Axios.The news comes less than a week after Ars Technica reported that the Trump administration is expected to slash the space agency's science budget by as much as 50 percent, an "extinction-level event for space science and exploration in the United States," as Planetary Society chief of space policy Casey Dreier told the publication.Now that chief scientist Katherine Calvin has been let go, the future of space science in the country is as uncertain as ever.In the email, acting NASA administrator Janet Petro said that the cuts were in response to president Donald Trump's executive orders aimed at slashing budgets across departments.Apart from the office of the chief scientist, the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility branch of NASA's Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity was cut as well, affecting around 20 people, per Axios.NASA's office of the chief scientist was created to ensure that the agency's scientific endeavors were "aligned with and fulfill the administrations science objectives," per the agency's website.The latest news could be a harbinger of what's still in store for NASA. Petro said the agency is only beginning its "phased approach to a reduction in force."The agency has already been the target of cuts. Shortly after reports emerged that Elon Musk's so-called Department of Government Efficiency was cutting over 1,000 NASA employees last month, affected workers were sparedas part of a chaotic last-minute decision.Billionaire tech founder and SpaceX space tourist Jared Isaacman, who's widely expected to be sworn in as the next NASA administrator, appears to have been shut out of ongoing conversations, tweeting that he was simply a "humble nominee on the outside, hoping for a chance to contribute."Now that key scientific figures are being eliminated, scientists are worried the Trump administration is making irreversible changes that could undercut the agency's core missions."NASA is small, but it is arguably the most legendary and globally beloved agency in American history,"Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics external relations lead Grant Tremblay tweeted. "Its gutting has begun, & the cuts to come are so massive that we won't recognize it in a year.""I worry that, absent strong leadership, there is a theory of destruction but no plan for creation," he added in a followup. "It's hard to build something great from a pile of ash and rubble. The people you lose will not come back."Share This Article

PositionLocationCompensationWorking HoursAbout UsWere an innovative startup building virtual humans that can hold natural, interactive conversations. We leverage top-tier technologies, including ASR (Automatic Speech Recognition), TTS (Text-to-Speech), LLMs (Large Language Models), and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation).By joining us at this early 01 phase, youll have the unique chance to shape our technology from the ground up and be directly involved in creating new systems and processesrather than just refining existing ones.What Youll Do1.Model Training & ValidationTrain models using client-specific and character-specific data to ensure responses are both accurate and contextually relevant.Validate model outputs for precision, iterating and improving based on performance metrics.2.Dialogue System EvaluationAssess output quality from our conversational AI systems.Propose and implement enhancements that improve user experience and dialogue flow.3.Research & DevelopmentExplore innovative techniques to boost the conversational quality and realism of our virtual humans.Work with ASR, TTS, LLMs, and RAG to push the boundaries of conversational AI.Our Tech StackProgramming: PythonInfrastructure: AWS, AzureVersion Control: GitHubCollaboration: Slack, Notion, Google WorkspaceRequirementsML/NLP Expertise: Demonstrable hands-on experience in machine learning or natural language processing, especially for conversational systems.Professional English Proficiency: Confident in conducting business communication in English.Data Validation & Model Evaluation: Proven ability to set up processes for evaluating and refining ML models.Nice to HaveBasic Japanese Skills: Helpful for occasional discussions, but not required.Game Engine Knowledge: Experience integrating AI models with interactive or game-like environments.Startup Experience: Comfortable in a fast-paced setting where priorities and responsibilities can evolve quickly.Why Join Us?High-Impact Role: Influence the trajectory of a young startups core technology from day one.Innovation-Centric: We work with advanced AI/ML tech, offering continual challenges and opportunities to learn.Flexible & Remote: Collaborate from anywhere, while aligning with JST hours for real-time team interactions.We are an equal opportunity employer

All jobs Senior Data Engineer (Python + Remote) Posted 2 hours agoAbout SodaSoda helps customers detect, resolve, and prevent data quality issues by combining automated post-production monitoring with pre-production pipeline data testing. We enable Data Engineers to effectively own DQ by shifting left the data quality initiatives from business to engineering.Soda was founded in 2019 by Maarten, an employee #5 in Collibra, where he worked in Go-To-Market leadership, and Tom, who launched multiple OSS projects that generated 100s Million in value. Together, they built a tool that ensures data quality across Data Engineering, Data Governance, and business use cases.Sodas product offering consists of an open-source project called Soda Core, which is used by companies like Tesla, Slack, Adyen, Walmart, and JPMC. Soda commercializes its software through the Soda Cloud product. We're well-funded, with investors like Point 9 Capital, Hummingbird, Singular, and Eurazeo.This is a unique opportunity to shape the Data Quality software used by Data Engineers for the decades to come.Our ValuesWe value freedom with responsibility, transparency, and a growth mindset. We dislike politics and bullshit and value open and direct communication without judgment. We proactively bring up and address potential issues before they become critical and overcommunicate frequently. Working at Soda, you will have full autonomy to make impactful product and roadmap decisions and prioritize and organize your work how you see fit. Why you will love to join SodaWorking with a fast-growing international VC-funded startup with a flat structureYou will have full ownership of the things you work onAn international and diverse teamFully remote, flexible work, with as many opportunities to meet up as you want!Open Source Product with all the perks that come with that What you might not loveFast-paced environment with a LOT of work to be doneYou will have to learn new things all the time Apply now We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer (Python) to improve and expand our Open Source and Cloud Products. You will work with the Senior Product people, including the CTO and an experienced team of Data, Backend, Frontend, and full-stack engineers. You will own the implementation of major features in Soda Core and Soda Cloud for our Data Observability and Data Testing offerings. You will share your Data Engineering expertise with the rest of the engineering team.As we grow, we expect you to grow with us. As our company scales, we envision a successful candidate to develop into an Engineering Lead or a similar position.ResponsibilitiesShape the product direction by collaborating with users, customers, and the team to implement new Soda Cloud and Soda Core features that solve real-world data engineering problems.Work on scaling Soda Cloud for a billion datasets.Directly contribute to our open-source library by designing, implementing, and maintaining new Observability and Data Testing features.Implement internal tooling to facilitate product developmentRequirementsExperience building data/ML products or cloud-based softwareDeep knowledge of software engineering best practices like SOLID and design patternsStrong experience with Python Data Stack and SQL skillsDeep understanding of data warehouses, data lakes, pipeline testing, data mesh, and related data engineering concepts.Exceptional communication skills in English - both oral and written.You are a swift learner and can easily pick up new concepts.You are incredibly proactive, independent, and comfortable in proposing new ideas. This also means holding your ground when you believe you are right.You're based in Europe and can work in EuropeStrong interest in Data Quality, Data Observability, and MLNice to havesPrior work on a Data Quality solution or a product for Data EngineersFamiliarity with common data warehousing solutionsBasic Python Data Science stack knowledge, including Scikit Learn.Experience with GitOpsSTEM degree from a top universityBenefitsThe opportunity to be a part of the exciting early stages of a well-funded, European-based Open Source start-up with significant traction and massive venture potentialFully Remote Working Environment with an option to work from an officeCompensation: up to 110 000 EUR/year + equityApply NowLet's start your dream job Apply now Soda Data View company Jobs posted: 1 Related Jobs Remote Back-End Programming jobs

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Looking for the most recentregular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.One of our editors, Katie Collins, has commented about how much tougher the NYT puzzles are for Brits and Aussies, since the puzzles are written by Americans. Well, Connections: Sports Edition has a clue in it today that I have heard of, but not in the meaning it gets grouped with in the green group. I looked it up, and apparently it's British, so there you go, Katie. Read on for hints and the answers.Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now, making its debut onSuper Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9. That's a sign that the game has earned enough loyal players that The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by the Times, will continue to publish it. It doesn't show up in the NYT Games app but now appears in The Athletic's own app. Or you can continue to play it free online. Read more:NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Comes Out of BetaHints for today's Connections: Sports Edition groupsHere are four hints for the groupings in today's Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.Yellow group hint: Keep trying.Green group hint: Runs the group.Blue group hint: Keystone State institutionsPurple group hint: Stop the game!Answers for today's Connections: Sports Edition groupsYellow group: Work at one's skills.Green group: Leader of a team.Blue group: Pennsylvania colleges.Purple group: Used during a timeout.Read more: Wordle Cheat Sheet: Here Are the Most Popular Letters Used in English WordsWhat are today's Connections: Sports Edition answers? The completed NYT Connections Sports Edition puzzle for March 10, 2025 ,#168. NYT/Screenshot by CNETThe yellow words in today's ConnectionsThe theme is work at one's skills. The four answers are drill, exercise, practice and train.The green words in today's ConnectionsThe theme is leader of a team. The four answers are coach, gaffer, manager and skipper. (Gaffer?)The blue words in today's ConnectionsThe theme is Pennsylvania colleges. The four answers are Drexel, Penn, Pitt and Temple.The purple words in today's ConnectionsThe theme is used during a timeout. The four answers are chair, towel, water bottle and whiteboard.

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This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief:Tesla CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold $1.7 million in shares of common stock for the electric vehicle manufacturer earlier this week, while Board Chair Robyn Denholm sold about $33 million in shares, according to March 3 securities filings.The sales represent the second offloading of stock by the two executives in as many months, with both Taneja and Denholm, as well as Tesla board member Kimbal Musk, the brother of CEO Elon Musk, having collectively sold tens of millions in shares of company stock in early February, CFO Dive previously reported. Taneja sold $2.8 million in stock at the time, while Denholm sold shares for approximately $43 million. In January Denholm,Musk, and other board members of the Austin, Texas-based EV maker agreed to pay back a collective $919 million to Tesla in a court settlement stemming from a shareholder lawsuit that asserted the directors had overpaid themselves, CFO Dive reported.Taneja and Denholms stock sales this week also took place as the EV maker has continued to see its stock price plummet, amid both slumping global sales and uncertainty surrounding potential tariffs and their impact on the EV space, both in the U.S. and in countries such as Canada, according to reports.Dive Insight:Teslas stock value has sunk rapidly in recent weeks after an initial spike in the days following President Donald Trumps election to a second term.While the companys stock spiked 84% following the election to just before Christmas, Tesla shares have lost approximately a third of their value since Trump officially took office, according to a report by CNN with the company therefore losing about 87% of its election boost.Despite the close relationship between Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the EV maker could potentially be among the companies hit hard by looming tariffs, with Taneja warning such tariffs could have a negative impact on the companys bottom line during an earnings call in January. The company remains very reliant on parts sourced outside of the U.S., Taneja said, noting tariffs could therefore hurt Teslas profitability.Continued uncertainty surrounding tariffs, as well as the industries and countries to be affected, has only compounded economic headwinds facing Tesla and fellow competitors in the auto industry.On March 4, Trump imposed 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico then on March 6 announced a one-month pause on all imports that are compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement until April 2.Outside of the U.S., lawmakers in countries such as Canada have proposed plans to impose their own tariffs in response to the U.S., which could also potentially hurt Tesla. In February, Canadian lawmaker Chrystia Freeland, who is running as a potential candidate for prime minister, vowed surgical reprisals to U.S. tariffs on the country, including a 100% tariff on Teslas cars, The Independent reported.Both the sales of stock by Tesla executives and the broadening trade war are occurring as the EV maker sees its global sales nosedive, impacted by an international backlash against Elon Musks political activities in the U.S., a glut of rising competition in the space from legacy automakers, and shifting consumer spending habits regarding automotive sales, according to reports. For instance, Tesla sales in Australia plunged 72% in February compared to the prior year period, The Guardian reported. In a breakdown of Tesla sales across global markets by Newsweek, meanwhile, the publication cited data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association which found Tesla sales across the European Union, United Kingdom, and European Free Trade Association fell by 45% last month as compared to January 2024. Tesla also saw a shrinking of market sharein that region to 1% from 1.8%, despite overall EV vehicle sales growing by 34% over the same period, Newsweek reported.Tesla did not immediately respond to requests for comment.