AutoNation, Inc. AN CEO Mike Jackson presented this morning at the New York Auto forum and shared his insight about the auto industry and the current administration in Washington. Shareholders of U.S auto giants Ford Motor Company F, General Motors Company GM and Tesla Inc TSLA were watching Jackson’s comments closely, and he certainly didn’t disappoint.
Reuters reporter David Shepardson and USA Today reported Nathan Bomey attended the event and shared Jackson’s key thoughts on Twitter.
Jackson reported that he sees a major pair trading opportunity in Tesla and General Motors at the moment.
He went on to point out the incredible gap between Tesla’s market cap and the value of its current business.
When the discussion turned to President Donald Trump, Jackson certainly didn’t pull any punches.
Jackson said he agrees with Trump on most policy issues but questions his fitness for office.
So far in 2017, investors have rewarded Tesla will a 44.8 percent gain, while incumbent auto giants General Motors and Ford shares have declined 3.0 and 7.3 percent, respectively.
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