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title: "Tesla's Flying Roadster Hits Joby (JOBY), Archer (ACHR) Stocks. Is the eVTOL Threat Real?"
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description: "Shares of Joby Aviation, Inc. (JOBY) and Archer Aviation Inc. (ACHR), two developers of electric air taxis, moved lower on Friday after The Information reported that Tesla Inc. (TSLA) is preparing to unveil a new Roadster with limited flying capabilities. Claim 55% Off TipRanksARCX: an alternative to margin or options on ACHR On Friday, Joby fell 4.1%, and Archer dropped 5%, as investors weighed whether Elon Musk's latest project could bring Tesla and SpaceX (SPCX) closer to the emerging market for flying vehicles."
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# Tesla's Flying Roadster Hits Joby (JOBY), Archer (ACHR) Stocks. Is the eVTOL Threat Real?

Shares of Joby Aviation, Inc. (JOBY) and Archer Aviation Inc. (ACHR), two developers of electric air taxis, moved lower on Friday after _The Information_ reported that Tesla Inc. (TSLA) is preparing to unveil a new Roadster with limited flying capabilities.

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On Friday, Joby fell 4.1%, and Archer dropped 5%, as investors weighed whether Elon Musk's latest project could bring Tesla and SpaceX (SPCX) closer to the emerging market for flying vehicles.

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