Electric-vehicle stocks finished the week ended Sept. 27 mostly higher, with industry leader Tesla, Inc. TSLA and Chinese startups leading the charge. Investors piled into Tesla ahead of some stock-specific catalysts scheduled for October.

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<p>Tesla's stock is buoyed by strong sales in China, with analysts predicting a Q3 delivery beat of 470,000 units. Rivian faces a downgrade from Morgan Stanley due to increased capital intensity concerns. Canoo launches in the UK amid leadership changes and lawsuits. Nio begins deliveries of its low-end ONVO L60 EV, while GM partners with CATL for a fast-charging battery. Overall, electric vehicle stocks saw a positive week, driven by market strength and Chinese stimulus measures.</p>

- Electric-vehicle stocks saw an overall increase for the week ending September 27.  
- Tesla, Inc. and various Chinese startups were significant contributors to this upward trend.  
- Investors showed strong interest in Tesla in anticipation of upcoming stock-specific catalysts in October.

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