Bloomberg Tech Tesla Faces NHTSA Probe Over Model 3 Emergency Door Handles
Dec 24, 2025
Sylvia Jablonski, CEO and CIO of Defiance ETFs, dives into the booming market for active and leveraged single-stock ETFs. She highlights the rise of quantum and 6G thematic investing, showcasing their potential for long-term growth despite their current nascent stage. Jablonski sheds light on the recent NHTSA probe into Tesla’s Model 3 door handles, raising concerns about engineering standards. With insights into the evolving landscape of ETFs, this discussion is both timely and thought-provoking.
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NVIDIA Paused Intel 18A Testing
- NVIDIA paused tests of Intel's 18A process, undermining hopes for Intel's manufacturing comeback.
- Ryan Vlastelica says the pause highlights Intel's gap with leading foundries and investor disappointment.
Investment Doesn't Equal Manufacturing Win
- NVIDIA's $5 billion investment in Intel raised expectations but didn't guarantee manufacturing use.
- Ryan notes that NVIDIA's testing pause limits a potential transformative endorsement for Intel.
$100k H‑1B Fee Advances, Strains Employers
- A judge allowed the $100,000 H-1B fee to proceed, increasing hiring pressure on U.S. employers.
- Eric Larson notes hospitals and public-sector employers may be disproportionately hurt versus big tech firms.