Elon Musk Just Bought $1 Billion of Tesla Stock, Which Is Up 90% Since Lows Made in April. Is Now the Time for Investors to Go All In?

Core Viewpoint - Tesla has experienced significant stock volatility since the election of U.S. President Donald Trump, initially rising sharply but later facing declines due to poor EV performance and tariffs [1][6] Stock Performance - Since reaching lows in April, Tesla's stock has rebounded nearly 90% and is trading close to all-time highs from late 2024 [2] - CEO Elon Musk's recent purchase of $1 billion in Tesla stock indicates his confidence in the company's future [2] Business Challenges - Tesla reported only 337,000 deliveries in Q1, the lowest in over two years, and Q2 deliveries of 384,000, down 14% year-over-year [3] - Increased competition in certain markets, tariffs, and the impending expiration of the $7,500 U.S. federal EV tax credit have posed challenges for Tesla's core EV business [3] Robotaxi Business - Investors are optimistic about Tesla's robotaxi business and the potential for humanoid robots, despite the current challenges in the EV sector [4] - Tesla has initiated a soft launch of its robotaxi fleet in Austin and San Francisco, with plans to expand to Phoenix [4] - Musk has projected that Tesla could have over a million robotaxis operational by the end of 2026, although he has previously made ambitious timelines that were not met [5]