In this week we are told that: At any point in time, the market value of a firms common stock depends on many factors. What are some of the factors affecting the automobile industry? I can think of the move to the inner city to lower costs and use public transportation instead of buying a vehicle. On the other hand, one might make the case for buying a vehicle instead of riding in a public form of transportation, i.e. covid. And on one more hand, look at Tesla stock! What is happening with that stock today?