BUZZ-Stellantis slides after $70 billion strategy plan
** Carmaker Stellantis STLAM.MI falls as much as 7.4% in Milan as its new 60 billion-euro ($70 billion) plan to 2030 leaves investors focused on execution, even as margin guidance topped expectations in several regions, including North America
** The strategy update includes plans for 60 new car models by 2030, new technology investments, joint ventures with other carmakers and better use of its manufacturing capacity
** "Targets are long-dated as feared, placing emphasis on intermediate steps and execution that will need to be addressed throughout the day," says Jefferies
** It also highlights the lack of free cash flow guidance, with the Franco-Italian group set to disclose 2030 financial targets later on Thursday
** JPMorgan also points to regional margin guidance above analyst consensus, with targets of 8-10% and 3-5% in the key markets of North America and Europe, respectively
** Shares hit their lowest since end-March before paring losses. Last down 3.9%, bringing YTD losses to around 35%
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