Stock Movers Lucid Soars On Uber Partnership, Steve Madden Upgrade, United Airlines Climbs
Jul 17, 2025
Lucid is making waves with plans to launch a robotaxi fleet in partnership with Uber, signaling a bold step into the future of transportation. Meanwhile, footwear giant Steve Madden sees its stock rise following a promising upgrade from Citi, suggesting that its margins are on the upswing. In the airline industry, United Airlines reports a rebound in business travel, showcasing a hopeful outlook amidst a backdrop of significant changes in both retail and travel sectors.
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Lucid's Robotaxi Ambition
- Lucid's stock surged 36% on plans to launch a robotaxi fleet with Uber and Nuro starting in 2026 in a major US city.
- The goal is deploying at least 20,000 robotaxis over six years, signaling intense competition in self-driving cars.
Seeing Lucid Cars on Streets
- Tim Stenovec shares seeing a Lucid car recently, highlighting the brand's cool design despite its lower market presence.
- Danitza Sokova admits she's rarely seen one, showing Lucid's limited street visibility.
Steve Madden Set for Margin Recovery
- Citi upgraded Steve Madden stock to buy, expecting margins to improve as tariff pressures ease.
- The company's acquisition of KG is underappreciated and seen to improve risk-reward amid changing fashion trends.