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Google Forces the D20 Index to Give Up Some Gains

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The Driverless Transportation (D20) Stock Index last week gave up some of its recent record high, losing 2.51 points, or 1.7 percent, to end the week at 144.817. Losers outnumbered gainers 13 to seven as the D20 Index stepped back from a near all-time high of 147.326. Google (GOOG) drove much of the loss, dropping $27.16, or 4.8 percent, to finish at $537.90. Nokia (NOK) took a large tumble, losing 16.2 percent and ending the week at $6.50.

Tesla (TSLA) led the winners with a $7.60 or 3.5 percent gain. Denso Corporation (DNZOY), the Japanese Denso20150501automobile parts manufacturer, was another bright spot for the D20 Index rising $0.96 to finish at $25.26, its highest value since the D20 Index was launched. Denso’s partnership with Tesla and its recently announced expansion into the North American heavy duty and commercial vehicles markets continues to push its stock price higher.

The D20 began on August 1, 2014 valued at 139.694, and was launched publicly October 7. It includes OEMs, parts suppliers, technology companies, and technology OEMs, from around the world.

Visit the Driverless Trans D20 Stock Index page to learn more about it and its component stocks.