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I'm your host, Ruth Saldana.

Let's get started with a look at the Morning Star headlines.

Tesla has signaled that its growth will slow in 2024.

The electric vehicle maker announced a strategic shift during its fourth quarter earnings

call.

It's planning to develop a new affordable vehicle while making its current TV lineup cheaper.

Now this differs from Tesla's 2023 effort to cut prices and sell more cars. Morningstar expects delivery

growth to rise just 10% this year and 6% next year. These numbers sit far below the 50%

plus annual growth that Tesla has produced over the past decade. But launching an affordable

vehicle in 2025 could result in higher delivery's growth again in 2006.

Lower automotive gross margins are expected while Tesla produces its new vehicle and ramps up its cyber truck production.

However, profit margins are predicted to expand over the long term.

Morningstar has lowered its estimate for what Tesla shares are worth to $200 from $210.

The stock looks fairly valued, however, Morning Star recommends investors wait for a lower price.

Verizon delivered a strong fourth quarter.

The wireless carrier added nearly 450,000 postpaid phone customers.

That marks its best performance in two years.

But management says customer growth may slow down following upcoming price increases on older plans.

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