Did Tesla Just Turn the Profit Corner?

In retrospect, last year's misery may have been worth it. Anyone reading this probably already knows that electric-vehicle (EV) maker Tesla (TSLA -2.48%) recently reported solid third-quarter results. Profits were better than expected, and the company indicated its production would continue growing. Investors celebrated by sending the stock 22% higher on Thursday. The numbers alone, however, don't tell the whole story. An image is required to fully appreciate the fact that Tesla may have just turned the pro ...