About this content About Emily Jarvie Emily began her career as a political journalist for Australian Community Media in Hobart, Tasmania. After she relocated to Toronto, Canada, she reported on business, legal, and scientific developments in the emerging psychedelics sector before joining Proactive in 2022. She brings a strong journalism background with her work featured in newspapers, magazines, and digital publications across Australia, Europe, and North America, including The Examiner, The Advocate, ...

Tesla (TSLA 1.32%) has long been a battleground stock, but recently, the fight between bulls and bears around the EV maker has reached a fever pitch.Shares of Tesla essentially doubled following the election, but they have given back all of those gains since the inauguration as controversy continues to follow CEO Elon Musk, who has now tasked himself with laying off federal workers as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Negative headlines have battered Tesla stock as sales in Europe ...

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk urged his company’s staff to "hang onto your stock" during an all-hands meeting in which he admitted that "it feels like Armageddon" after seeing news coverage of his dealerships and vehicles being targeted with violence.  Speaking at the company’s Texas gigafactory on Thursday night, Musk reassured workers by saying "overall, it’s good" for Tesla, touting recent sales figures for its Model Y and Cybertruck vehicles. However, he added that "If you read the news, it feels like Armageddon. ...

Shares of Tesla (TSLA -0.08%) soared to a record high of $479 at the end of 2024, shortly after President Trump won the election. Investors were optimistic about the possibility of friendlier regulations that could help Tesla fast-track its autonomous driving and robotics platforms. They could add trillions of dollars to the company's valuation, according to some Wall Street analysts and CEO Elon Musk.But the stock has since plummeted 53% from its all-time high. The company still draws 79% of its revenue fr ...

Core Viewpoint - Technology stocks, particularly those in the Nasdaq, are experiencing significant declines, with the Nasdaq Composite down 8% in 2025, and the "Magnificent Seven" stocks, including Tesla, facing substantial challenges [1][2]. Group 1: Tesla's Current Performance - Tesla's stock has dropped 44% in 2025, attributed to brand reputation issues, increased competition, and slowing operational results [2]. - The automotive segment generated $77 billion in revenue for Tesla in 2024, reflecting a 6% year-over-year decline, with gross profit margin decreasing from 19.4% in 2023 to 18.4% [5][11]. Group 2: Future Opportunities - Analysts suggest that Tesla's current stock sell-off presents a "generational opportunity" for investors, with potential catalysts for future growth [3]. - Tesla is investing in artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance its business, focusing on autonomous driving and the development of a humanoid robot, Optimus [6][9]. - The autonomous driving initiative includes a subscription model for existing Tesla owners and the vision of a fleet of robotaxis, which could generate billions in high-margin recurring sales [8][12]. - The Optimus robot aims to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce labor costs, potentially enhancing unit economics for Tesla [9][12]. Group 3: Investment Perspective - Despite current operational challenges, the long-term investment thesis for Tesla hinges on the successful execution of its AI initiatives and the vision for autonomous vehicle fleets [12]. - Analysts believe that the ongoing sell-off in Tesla stock may present a buying opportunity for long-term investors, despite potential near-term volatility [10][13].

Core Points - Tesla held an all-hands meeting to discuss recent achievements, but the short notice caused confusion among employees [1][2][6] - The company faced additional confusion when a livestream link was posted and then deleted shortly before the event [3][6] - Tesla's stock has declined over 37% year-to-date, and protests have occurred at sales and service centers [4] Employee Reactions - Employees expressed confusion regarding the timing and short notice of the all-hands meeting [2][6] - The unusual timing of the meeting, held outside regular work hours, contributed to the confusion [2][6] Livestream Issues - A livestream was initially posted but ended and deleted about 30 minutes later, leading to further confusion [3][6] - A new livestream was restarted shortly before the meeting, but it remained silent for a period [3] Company Performance - Tesla's stock has seen a significant decline of over 37% year-to-date [4] - The company has been facing protests at its sales and service centers in recent weeks [4]

Core Insights - Tesla owners are trading in their electric vehicles at record levels, with March marking the highest share of trade-ins for Tesla vehicles toward new or used cars from other brands [1] - Tesla's brand value has declined by 26%, approximately $15 billion, in 2024, marking a second consecutive annual decline [6] Market Performance - Tesla's stock price has decreased by 42% this year, with investors moving away from the stock following initial enthusiasm after Trump's victory [3] - Tesla's sales in the U.S. have declined by about 11% year-over-year, while competitors like Ford, Chevrolet, and Volkswagen have increased their EV sales and market share [4] Consumer Sentiment - Shifts in consumer sentiment towards Tesla may provide opportunities for legacy automakers and EV startups to attract defecting Tesla owners and first-time EV buyers [5] - Interest in shopping for new Tesla models has dropped to its lowest level since October 2022, following a peak in November [6]

Burned Teslas are shown at a Tesla Collision Center after an individual used incendiary devices to set several vehicles on fire on March 18, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday touted federal cases against people accused of setting fire to Tesla cars and property, adding to the Trump administration's growing vocal support for Elon Musk's company.Bondi decried a "wave of domestic terrorism against Tesla properties" in a Department of Justice press release that highlighted three d ...

Stocks struggled for direction Thursday after rallying in Wednesday's Fed-fueled session. While encouraging economic data helped lift the main indexes into positive territory mid-morning, the buying power faded into the close.The main indexes closed Wednesday with gains ranging from 0.9% to 1.4% after Fed Chair Jerome Powell reiterated his confidence in the strength of the U.S. economy. The central bank's decision to slow the pace of its Treasury bond runoff was also well received.But today, the Dow Jones I ...