Tesla Q3 earnings updates: Investors hone in on Elon Musk's outlook after new Model 3 and Y cars debut

Core Insights - The introduction of cheaper Standard variants and Tesla's offers and discounts to combat global competition have negatively impacted the company's previously strong profit margins, raising concerns among investors [1] Group 1 - The cheaper Standard variants have pressured the company's margins [1] - Tesla's offers and discounts are aimed at staving off global competition [1] - Investors are worried about the impact on the company's once-enviable margins [1]