Musk, Tesla and Trump
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In early July, President Donald Trump called out Musk directly, tweeting that Tesla might “close up shop” in the absence of government subsidies. That jab, layered with policy shifts, sent a chill through Tesla bulls. Tesla’s Q2 results are in, and they’re not pretty.
Wall Street may be skeptical about Tesla’s upcoming quarters, but CEO Elon Musk made four surprising announcements that could be game-changers — if they prove true.
The stock price of Tesla dropped sharply Thursday, declining about 8% in morning trading. It is now down more than 36% from its December high. Revenue was $22.5 billion for the three months ending June 30, down 12% from a year ago, while earnings were 40 cents per share, down 23% from a year ago.
Musk said his automaker “probably could have a few rough quarters” ahead as federal electric vehicle credits expire soon.
Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk are walking an increasingly difficult tightrope as the company navigates declining electric vehicle sales and an autonomous driving business that has yet to get off the ground.
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Elon Musk warned that Tesla could face "a few rough quarters," as it weathers shifting tariffs and the end of EV tax credits in the US.
For nearly a decade, it has been the holy grail for Tesla fans and the key to its mainstream future: a truly affordable electric car for the masses. After years of promises, delays, and speculation, the company confirmed on Wednesday that the long-awaited cheaper Tesla is finally moving from myth to reality.
Tesla points out early progress on robotaxis and bots, as revenue from electric vehicles plummets.
Tesla's shares sank nearly 7% in premarket trading as the EV giant grapples with sinking sales and mounting doubts over its future under CEO Elon Musk, deepening investor anxiety after another shaky quarter.
Elon Musk warned of difficult times ahead for Tesla Inc. following one of the carmaker’s worst stretches since it first started producing electric sedans over a dozen years ago.
Tesla shares are falling after CEO Elon Musk warned of "a few rough quarters" as the company shifts focus to offering a self-driving taxi service.
Tesla is facing a rough path ahead and will likely struggle unless Elon Musk fixes his public image, longtime investor Ross Gerber says.