Tesla is a company entering, 'a golden age,' Wedbush's Dan Ives says

Near-Term Outlook - Tesla faces potential near-term weakness due to the transition period involving the loss of US incentives and focus on upscaling autonomous ventures [1] - The company anticipates a few potentially rough quarters but refrains from making definitive predictions [1] Autonomous and AI Focus - The industry views Tesla as entering a golden age driven by AI, autonomous technology, and robotics [3] - The future for Tesla is about robo taxis and physical AI, with deliveries potentially rebounding in the second half of the year [3][5] - The autonomous valuation alone is estimated to be a trillion dollars [6] - Tesla is expected to own the autonomous market and Optimus robotics will be a significant part of the company's story [11] - By November, Tesla is expected to take a big stake in XAI, positioning it as a key player in physical AI [12] Investor Perspective - Some investors might sell the stock due to concerns about the next one to two quarters [7] - Despite near-term challenges, the industry believes the current period represents a golden buying opportunity, potentially leading to a $2 trillion market cap [8] Governance and Leadership - Elon Musk remains the biggest asset for Tesla, driving the AI future [14] - The board needs to step up in terms of giving Musk 25% voting rights, especially concerning AI and XAI [16] - The board needs to have more control and accountability, particularly regarding political involvement [17]