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Tesla stock hits record as Wall Street rallies around robotaxi hype despite slow EV sales
CNBC· 2025-12-16 20:35
What started off as a particularly rough year for Tesla investors is turning into quite the celebration.Following a 36% plunge in the first quarter, the stock's worst period since 2022, Tesla shares have rallied all the way back, reaching an all-time high of $489.48. That tops its prior intraday record of $488.54 reached almost exactly a year ago. The stock got a spark this week after CEO Elon Musk, the world's richest person, said Tesla has been testing driverless vehicles in Austin, Texas with no occupant ...
Tesla Drivers In Three States Get Precision AI Insurance — FSD Miles 'Almost Free' Could Be Next
Benzinga· 2025-12-12 15:13
AI-powered insurance company Lemonade Inc (NYSE:LMND) , which recently raised guidance for the fiscal year, is working more closely with Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) vehicle owners to insure their vehicles. Could the move pay off? • Lemonade stock is trading near recent highs. What’s ahead for LMND stock?Lemonade's Pitch to Tesla OwnersTesla offers its own in-house insurance program, which has often offered less expensive coverage than vehicle owners shopping elsewhere. That program is not available in all state ...
Morgan Stanley Downgrades Tesla: Should You Revisit Your EV ETF Portfolio?
ZACKS· 2025-12-10 19:40
Morgan Stanley recently downgraded Tesla (TSLA) to Equal Weight from Overweight, with a new $425 price target, citing that the stock's valuation already prices in lofty expectations for AI, robotics, and Full Self-Driving amid slower electric vehicle (EV) adoption and competition. As expected, shares of the EV-maker dipped around 3% on Dec. 8, 2025 (as per a Yahoo Finance report) following the announcement. This highlights how vulnerable it can be to invest in a single stock. However, investors in EV-focuse ...
Elon Musk Says Tesla Has 'Pretty Much Solved' Unsupervised FSD, Driverless Robotaxis Coming To Austin In 3 Weeks - Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)
Benzinga· 2025-12-10 06:45
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) may have just solved Unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD), according to CEO Elon Musk, as the EV giant eyes FSD's European expansion.A Solved Problem, Says Elon MuskSpeaking at the xAI Hackathon via video link on Tuesday, Musk shared details regarding the FSD developments. FSD Unsupervised is “pretty much solved at this point,” Musk said, adding that there would be no onboard safety monitors on board the Austin Robotaxis within three weeks.Musk’s comments are in line with an earlier ...
Why Tesla stock is primed for a ‘face-ripping' rally
Finbold· 2025-12-06 18:13
Core Viewpoint - Tesla's stock is positioned for a potential aggressive upside move, supported by both technical and fundamental indicators, trading above $450 and showing a nearly 20% year-to-date increase [1][3]. Technical Analysis - The stock has returned to the top of its long-term weekly range and reclaimed a rising trendline that has historically supported major rebounds since early 2025 [3]. - Current momentum is stronger as the stock approaches a heavy supply zone in the mid-$450s, which previously caused sharp reversals [3][5]. - The volume profile indicates limited overhead resistance if the stock breaks through the current price band, suggesting potential for further gains [5]. - Historical patterns show that similar setups have led to rapid rallies, with recent pullbacks maintaining higher lows, indicating firm demand [6]. Fundamental Analysis - In Q3 2025, Tesla achieved record deliveries of 497,099 vehicles and produced approximately 447,000, alongside deploying 12.5 GWh of energy storage, marking the highest figures in the company's history [7]. - Revenue reached $28.1 billion, reflecting a 12% year-over-year increase, while free cash flow hit a record $4.0 billion, with cash and investments exceeding $41 billion at quarter-end [8]. - Despite pressure on margins, the services and energy divisions, particularly Supercharging and Megapack, are contributing a growing share of gross profit, enhancing earnings quality [9]. - Developments in Full Self-Driving technology are raising expectations for monetization, although regulatory scrutiny remains a concern [11]. - Demand for electric vehicles in China remains strong, and Tesla has maintained pricing power in various markets despite competitive pressures from hybrids in the U.S. [11].
Tesla Model Y L Delivery Time Stretched To February 2026 Amid Falling Sales - Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)
Benzinga· 2025-12-05 12:02
Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TSLA) China-specific six-seater Model Y L's delivery period has stretched till February next year amid falling sales in China.Tesla Model Y L ChinaThe Model Y L's delivery times stretched till February 2026, Tesla's official Chinese website showcased on Friday. The delivery times for the Tesla Model 3 show a delivery waiting time of 4-6 weeks. Customers can also opt for a faster delivery by choosing the in-stock options for both models.Meanwhile, the EV giant is offering the Model 3 Sta ...
Tesla Rival BYD Recalls 88K Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles In China Over Battery-Related Safety Hazards - BYD (OTC:BYDDF), BYD (OTC:BYDDY)
Benzinga· 2025-11-28 11:46
Group 1 - BYD Co. Ltd. has recalled over 88,981 units of its Qin PLUS DM-i Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) in China due to battery issues [1][2] - The recall affects units manufactured between January 7, 2021, and September 30, 2023, as per China's State Administration of Market Regulation [2] - Defects in the battery pack may lead to a loss of power and could prevent the vehicle from operating in pure-electric mode, posing safety hazards [3] Group 2 - Despite the recall, BYD has experienced significant growth in the European market, with registrations increasing by over 206.8% in October, totaling over 17,470 units [4] - Year-to-date, BYD has recorded over 138,390 registrations in Europe [4] - The company plans to introduce its 'Kei' car in the European market, pending regulatory approval from the EU [4]
Tesla FSD software may not be approved by EU regulator after all
TechCrunch· 2025-11-24 21:10
Core Insights - Tesla may have prematurely celebrated a regulatory win in Europe regarding its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, as the Dutch regulator RDW clarified that it will only be demonstrating FSD Supervised in February 2026, rather than granting full approval [1][2][3] Group 1: Regulatory Approval - RDW has committed to granting Netherlands National approval in February 2026, but the actual decision will depend on the efforts made by both RDW and Tesla [2][3] - The RDW emphasized that traffic safety is paramount in their decision-making process [3] Group 2: FSD System Details - Tesla's FSD Supervised is an upgrade available for an additional fee of $8,000, which includes features like automated steering and lane changes, but it is not fully autonomous and requires driver engagement [4] - FSD is currently available in several countries, including Australia, Canada, China, Mexico, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, and the United States [4]
Tesla fans told by Dutch safety regulator to stop pressuring agency on 'FSD Supervised'
CNBC· 2025-11-24 19:54
Tesla is trying to get its "FSD Supervised" technology approved for use in the Netherlands. But Dutch regulators are telling Tesla fans to stop pressuring safety authority RDW on the matter, and that their efforts will have "no influence" on the ultimate decision. The RDW issued a statement on Monday directed at those who have been sending messages to try and get the agency to clear Tesla's premium partially automated driving system, marketed in the U.S. as the Full Self-Driving (Supervised) option. It's no ...
Tesla stock up 2% even as Thiel cuts stake: here's what analysts want you to do
Invezz· 2025-11-17 15:31
Tesla stock traded higher on Monday after several analysts reiterated bullish views on the electric vehicle maker, citing optimism over its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology and progress on the compa... ...