Ashik Kurian

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) finally proved itself last quarter — and in the process convinced one analyst team to get in the company’s corner. The Rating Jefferies analysts Philippe Houchois and Ashik Kurian upgraded Tesla to Buy and raised their price target from $360 to $450. The Thesis...

More than half of Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) analysts have Holds on the stock — a fact that startled Jefferies into an upgrade. “Rarely have we seen an OEM generate so little passion,” the firm’s analysts said Tuesday. The Rating Jefferies’ Philippe Houchois and...

The reveal of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA)'s Semi and Roadster met wide enthusiasm. J B Hunt Transport Services Inc (NASDAQ: JBHT) and Wal-Mart Stores Inc (NYSE: WMT) pre-ordered the electric truck within the first 24 hours, and Tesla’s stock spiked as much as 4.3 percent. But the Street,...

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (NYSE: FCAU) was trading higher Wednesday on news suggesting a potential spinoff of its Maserati line and other parts. Jefferies analysts Philippe Houchois and Ashik Kurian had been excited even ahead of reports, when the market passed mere speculation of interest by...

Commenting on Ferari N.V. (NYSE: RACE) first-quarter results, Morgan Stanley said the company is moving into its "Top Three Pick." Meanwhile, Jefferies views the results as guaranteeing the company delivering on its $1 billion EBITDA target earlier than it planned. Third-Highest Ranked Auto Stock...