{"id":66532,"date":"2026-08-14T10:08:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T14:08:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/tesla-shares-rally-on-flying-roadster-reveal-eu-restarts-mmg-anglo-probe\/66532\/"},"modified":"2026-08-14T10:08:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T14:08:19","slug":"tesla-shares-rally-on-flying-roadster-reveal-eu-restarts-mmg-anglo-probe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/tesla-shares-rally-on-flying-roadster-reveal-eu-restarts-mmg-anglo-probe\/66532\/","title":{"rendered":"Tesla Shares Rally on &#8216;Flying&#8217; Roadster Reveal; EU Restarts MMG-Anglo Probe"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tesla (<a href=\"\/stock\/TSLA\">TSLA<\/a>) shares rose 2.2%<\/strong> following reports that the company may unveil its long-delayed <strong>next-generation Roadster<\/strong> with &quot;flying&quot; capabilities as early as this month.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>European Commission<\/strong> has officially restarted its antitrust investigation into <strong>MMG (<a href=\"\/stock\/1208\">1208<\/a>)<\/strong>&#39;s acquisition of <strong>Anglo American (<a href=\"\/stock\/AAL\">AAL<\/a>)<\/strong>&#39;s Brazilian nickel business, setting a new deadline of <strong>November 30, 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The Roadster demonstration is expected to feature <strong>SpaceX-developed cold gas thrusters<\/strong> (internally code-named <strong>A71<\/strong>) at a testing facility in <strong>McGregor, Texas<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>EU regulators previously &quot;stopped the clock&quot; on the <strong>$500 million nickel deal<\/strong> due to concerns that it could allow Chinese-owned <strong>MMG<\/strong> to divert critical materials away from European stainless steel producers.<\/li>\n<li>Shares of electric-air-taxi firms <strong>Joby Aviation (<a href=\"\/stock\/JOBY\">JOBY<\/a>)<\/strong> and <strong>Archer Aviation (<a href=\"\/stock\/ACHR\">ACHR<\/a>)<\/strong> experienced initial volatility following the Tesla news before stabilizing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Tesla Eyes &quot;Takeoff&quot; for Next-Gen Roadster<\/h2>\n<p>Tesla (<a href=\"\/stock\/TSLA\">TSLA<\/a>) is reportedly nearing a dramatic public demonstration of its second-generation <strong>Roadster<\/strong>, a vehicle that has faced nearly a decade of development delays since its 2017 debut. The upcoming event, which could occur later in <strong>August 2026<\/strong>, is expected to showcase a &quot;SpaceX package&quot; featuring <strong>10 cold gas thrusters<\/strong> that may allow the vehicle to briefly hover or achieve limited &quot;flying&quot; capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>The demonstration is planned for <strong>SpaceX\u2019s facility in McGregor, Texas<\/strong>, where the vehicle will likely be operated remotely for safety reasons. Analysts note that while the &quot;flying&quot; version\u2014which replaces rear seats with a high-pressure air tank\u2014will likely <strong>not be street-legal<\/strong>, it serves as a high-profile marketing catalyst for a stock that has struggled to match broader market gains this year.<\/p>\n<h2>EU Resumes Scrutiny of MMG-Anglo American Deal<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>European Commission<\/strong> has resumed its Phase II investigation into the sale of <strong>Anglo American (<a href=\"\/stock\/AAL\">AAL<\/a>)<\/strong>&#39;s Brazilian nickel operations to <strong>MMG (<a href=\"\/stock\/1208\">1208<\/a>)<\/strong>. The probe had been suspended since November after the parties reportedly failed to provide critical information in a timely manner. Regulators have now set a final decision deadline of <strong>November 30, 2026<\/strong>, to determine if the transaction will be blocked or require significant remedies.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>$500 million acquisition<\/strong> involves the <strong>Barro Alto and Codemin<\/strong> ferronickel assets in Brazil. European officials are concerned that <strong>MMG<\/strong>, which is majority-owned by the state-controlled <strong>China Minmetals<\/strong>, could prioritize Chinese industrial demand over European supply chains. Nickel and ferronickel are essential components for the <strong>European stainless steel industry<\/strong>, and the deal represents a significant shift in the control of strategic mineral resources.<\/p>\n<h2>Market Impact and Outlook<\/h2>\n<p>Tesla&#39;s (<a href=\"\/stock\/TSLA\">TSLA<\/a>) recent gains reflect investor appetite for &quot;narrative-driven&quot; catalysts as the company continues to pivot toward <strong>AI, robotics, and aerospace integration<\/strong>. However, the company has missed at least <strong>eight internal deadlines<\/strong> for the Roadster, and CEO <strong>Elon Musk<\/strong> has reportedly cautioned employees that the upcoming stunt remains difficult to execute.<\/p>\n<p>In the mining sector, the resumption of the EU probe adds a layer of regulatory uncertainty for <strong>Anglo American (<a href=\"\/stock\/AAL\">AAL<\/a>)<\/strong>, which is currently undergoing a broader restructuring. While the company recently reported &quot;positive momentum&quot; in its discussions with the Commission, the <strong>November 30<\/strong> deadline ensures that the fate of its nickel divestment will remain a key focus for commodity markets through the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways Tesla (TSLA) shares rose 2.2% following reports that the company may unveil its long-delayed next-generation Roadster with &quot;flying&quot; 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