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- 1US Stock Futures Fall on Rising Bond Yields, AI Concerns●Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Fall Amid Rising Bond Yields, AI Concerns: KOD, SMMT, CLF, VKTX Stocks In Focus
Futures for the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq pointed lower as rising bond yields weighed on markets and investors grew uneasy about valuations tied to artificial intelligence. Single stocks Kodak, Summit Therapeutics, Cleveland-Cliffs and Viking Therapeutics were also flagged as ones to watch in the session ahead. Traders are watching whether yields keep climbing and how AI-exposed names hold up.
- 2Nearly 100,000 electric cars sold in September▼Just under 100,000 electric cars were sold in September 2026 according to the latest numbers from the SMMT
Just under 100,000 electric cars were sold in September 2026, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The numbers, highlighted by electric car review site Electrifying.com, point to the continued strength of battery-electric sales in the UK market during the key September registration month.
- 3New EV sales hit milestone in September, SMMT figures show▼Milestone new EV sales in September, SMMT figures show: comment
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has released September registration data showing a milestone for new electric vehicle sales in the UK. The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit commented on the figures, pointing to growing uptake of battery-electric cars among buyers. The release coincided with Tesla's Brand Awareness Score rising to 57.56/100, keeping the electric car maker in the spotlight as the market shifts.
- 4Nearly five electric vehicles hit British roads every minute●Almost five EVs appear per minute on British roads according to figures from the SMMT
New figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show that electric vehicles are being registered in Britain at a rate of almost five per minute. The pace highlights how quickly the shift away from petrol and diesel cars is accelerating, with adoption driven by expanding model choice and tightening emissions rules.