Tesla Electrified: Hype Vs. Reality

Tesla is one part electric car company, one part balloon filled with hot air from founder Elon Musk. In short, there is more than meets the eye with the money-losing electric car company. While many Tesla fanboys obsess over Musk, they are missing a world of investment opportunities in autonomous cars and the chips players that supply those autonomous cars. TheStreet is on the pulse of these happenings.

Musk Thrusts Tesla Holders Into Legal, Financial Limbo as SEC Probe Goes Formal

Here are even more flaws with Musk's take-private proposal.

Jacob Sonenshine

Aug 16, 2018 12:58 PM EDT

Tesla Ignored Drug Trafficking, $37 Million Theft, Whistleblower Says

Meissner Associates, who's representing Tesla whistleblower Martin Tripp, are representing another Tesla whistleblower.

Katherine Ross

Aug 16, 2018 7:48 PM EDT

Tesla Ramps Up Model 3 Production While Everyone Is Distracted

Analysts see 8,000 cars a week happening with minimal capital spend.

Jonas Elmerraji

Aug 16, 2018 1:35 PM EDT

Tesla's 'Killer App' Is Its Software Updates

Here's why other carmakers can't copy it.

Jonas Elmerraji

Aug 15, 2018 3:27 PM EDT

What Is the Model 3 Doing to Used-Tesla Sales?

Is the Model 3 having an impact on the used Tesla market?

Bret Kenwell

Aug 15, 2018 1:05 PM EDT

Elon Musk 'Should Be Quiet,' as 'Funding Secured' Still a Legal Concern

Maybe Musk should stop talking about this potential deal in public. Also, "funding secured" is still not at all confirmed as accurate.

Jacob Sonenshine

Aug 14, 2018 1:10 PM EDT

Elon Musk Wants Tesla Private But Electric Car Rival Fisker Wants to Go Public

Fisker founder and CEO Henrik Fisker tells TheStreet he would like to take the electric car company public.

Brian Sozzi

Aug 15, 2018 6:06 PM EDT

Did Musk Inadvertently Admit a Top PE Firm Doesn't Want Tesla?

CEO's latest tweet might reveal more than he realizes.

Real Money

Aug 14, 2018 9:47 AM EDT

Tesla's Board Forms Committee to Discuss Elon Musk's Take-Private Plan

Tesla's board forms a special committee to evaluate the potential take-private deal that Chairman and CEO Elon Musk so openly covets.

Jacob Sonenshine

Aug 14, 2018 10:20 AM EDT

Elon Musk's Plan to Take Tesla Private Could Obliterate Auto Industry's Profits

Tough.

Brian Sozzi

Aug 13, 2018 6:46 PM EDT

Tesla Going Private: Bull Vs. Bear Case

Here are the scenarios in which Tesla could, or could not, go private.

Jacob Sonenshine

Aug 12, 2018 9:51 AM EDT

The Tesla Trade? There Is None!

Stand pat.

Stephen Guilfoyle

Aug 10, 2018 9:34 AM EDT

Where Is Elon Musk 2 Days After His Tweets About Taking Tesla Private?

All eyes on Musk.

Brian Sozzi

Aug 9, 2018 6:49 PM EDT

This Former NYSE Trader Reveals How to Trade Tesla After Musk's Famous Tweet

After Elon Musk's famous tweet saying he's considering taking Tesla private, one former NYSE trader has some advice for investors.

Scott Gamm

Aug 14, 2018 7:25 AM EDT

Wall Street Awaits Elon Musk's Biggest Decision on Tesla Ever

Elon Musk has to step up and decide what to do with Tesla. Roku is on fire. Markets look for direction.

Brian Sozzi

Aug 9, 2018 9:14 AM EDT

Tesla Slides as SEC Probe Report, Funding Questions Hang Over Elon Musk's Tweet

Tesla extended declines Thursday as investors questioned the ability of Elon Musk to take the company private and reacted to reports of a potential probe into Tweets by the founder and CEO that claimed he had "funding secured" for the $72 billion purchase.

Martin Baccardax

Aug 9, 2018 10:01 AM EDT

Tesla's Musk May Have Tweeted Himself Into an SEC Fraud Probe

Here are the legal dynamics surrounding the Musk Twitter situation.

Jacob Sonenshine

Aug 8, 2018 4:50 PM EDT

Here's the Bull Case for Tesla Raising Enough Cash to Go Private

Go all in?

Tony Owusu

Aug 8, 2018 2:05 PM EDT

Tesla Private: A Visual Timeline of Elon Musk's Crazy Day on Twitter

Here's a timeline of what went down with Tesla on Tuesday.

Jacob Sonenshine

Aug 7, 2018 5:37 PM EDT

Elon Musk Has Many Questions to Answer Before He Can Take Tesla Private

Among other things, we still don't know who is providing financing for Musk's proposed take-private deal, or what their terms look like.

Eric Jhonsa

Aug 8, 2018 11:06 AM EDT

Tesla: 15 Years of Automotive History

As speculation abounds following a tweet from Elon Musk, we're looking back at Tesla's lineup of innovation.

Jack Neal

Aug 14, 2018 9:38 AM EDT

Elon Musk's Startling Proposal to Take Tesla Private Is Nothing if Not Risky

Taking the electric vehicle maker private would be a dangerous and costly luxury for the mercurial Musk.

Chris Nolter

Aug 7, 2018 4:28 PM EDT

Tesla Soars as Musk Doubles Down on Controversial 'Going Private' Tweet'

CEO Elon Musk tweets that he is considering taking Tesla private at $420 a share.

Tony Owusu

Aug 7, 2018 4:24 PM EDT

Tesla Is Already Getting to Work on Its China Factory

Tesla is hiring in Shanghai, showing that the automaker is taking steps to begin its Gigafactory 3 project.

Bret Kenwell

Aug 7, 2018 1:36 PM EDT

Thanks to Tesla's Model 3, These Cars Could Suffer Most

Tesla's Model 3 could disrupt plenty of sales going forward, given the flat-growth environment of the U.S. auto industry.

Bret Kenwell

Aug 13, 2018 6:51 PM EDT

Elon Musk Is Still Making Immature Comments on Social Media, Sorry Wall Street

He hasn't learned.

Katherine Ross

Aug 6, 2018 3:02 PM EDT

Why Tesla Is Speeding Toward a $100 Billion Market Cap

With profits potentially in sight, could Tesla's stock be in the clear for the rest of the year?

Bret Kenwell

Aug 7, 2018 1:59 PM EDT

What Tesla's Typical Shopper Looks Like (Hint: They Like Mickey Mouse)

Tesla attracting interesting shoppers.

Jonas Elmerraji

Aug 3, 2018 1:00 PM EDT

Tesla's Bonds Rebound on Signs of Better Cash Flow, Less Debt Reliance

Nice work, Elon.

Jacob Sonenshine

Aug 2, 2018 5:20 PM EDT

Time for a Tesla Victory? Top Wall Street Analysts React to 2Q Earnings

Maybe.

Tip Ranks

Aug 2, 2018 11:20 AM EDT

8 Key Takeaways From the Surprising Tesla Earnings Report

What cash burn?

Eric Jhonsa

Aug 1, 2018 9:20 PM EDT

Tesla'd: Tesla Must Raise Billions in Cash If Elon Musk Still Wants to Make Cars

Billions.

Bret Kenwell

Aug 1, 2018 11:34 AM EDT

Tesla Reports Earnings on Wednesday: 5 Key Things to Watch

Be prepared.

Eric Jhonsa

Jul 31, 2018 7:00 AM EDT

Ignore Tesla CEO Elon Musk's Artificial Intelligence Driven Apocalypse: AI CEO

Yes, ignore.

Brian Sozzi

Jul 30, 2018 7:00 AM EDT

Tesla Appears to Be in a Short Squeeze

I would currently not do anything on TSLA.

Mark Sebastian

Jul 25, 2018 3:31 PM EDT

Tesla Could Be Hiding Why It Won't Raise Capital

Could there be something preventing Tesla from raising capital aside from wanting to bolster its financial footing on its own first?

Bret Kenwell

Jul 25, 2018 3:52 PM EDT

Tesla Stock Movements Not Making Any Sense? Join the Club, Morgan Stanley Says

Tesla's volatility is hampering the formation of a trading strategy, according to Morgan Stanley.

Tony Owusu

Jul 25, 2018 11:00 AM EDT

The Tesla Narrative Just Went Off the Deep End Ahead of Earnings

The headlines around Tesla are getting crazier. Here's why.

Jonas Elmerraji

Jul 24, 2018 1:57 PM EDT

Tesla's 'Alarming' Request for Refunds Sparks Questions about Profitability

Can Tesla possibly turn a profit by the end of the year?

Annie Gaus

Jul 24, 2018 7:19 AM EDT

Tesla's Capital Needs Are Beginning to Show

Tesla's asking its suppliers for some money back. That doesn't look good for the cash situation.

Bret Kenwell

Jul 23, 2018 8:00 PM EDT

Watch Tesla's Battered Bonds as Musk Goes Begging Suppliers for Cash

Tesla looks like it's in a world of hurt amid a WSJ report that it's asking suppliers for cash.

Brian Sozzi

Jul 23, 2018 4:15 PM EDT

Lee Munson: Tesla Is a 'Money Monster'

Portfolio Wealth Advisors' Lee Munson likes Tesla cars but is not buying the stock.

Anders Keitz

Jul 20, 2018 8:41 AM EDT

Tesla Hopes to Use 'Close to Zero' Cobalt for Its Batteries in the Near Future

Panasonic, Tesla's exclusive battery supplier, announced Thursday that it was suspending its relationship with an unnamed cobalt supplier in Canada.

Tony Owusu

Jul 19, 2018 4:26 PM EDT

Could Tesla's Model 3 Be the Best-Selling Sedan in the Second Half of 2018?

If Tesla can produce 5,000 Model 3 sedans a week for the rest of 2018, it should land in the top five for sedan sales in the second half of the year.

Bret Kenwell

Jul 18, 2018 1:13 PM EDT

Should Tesla Actually Fire Elon Musk?

Elon Musk's comments over the weekend may put the Tesla board of directors in a pickle.

Bret Kenwell

Jul 16, 2018 3:47 PM EDT

Tesla IS Making Money?

Perhaps.

Jonas Elmerraji

Jul 23, 2018 1:58 PM EDT

Elon Musk's Tweeting Obsession Is Crushing Tesla Stock Believers

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's tweeting is starting to cost shareholders.

Bret Kenwell

Jul 17, 2018 1:22 PM EDT

Tesla: What Are Wall Street's Best Analysts Saying Now?

Tesla has bulls and bears up in arms. Here's Wall Street's take on the auto giant as its stock continues to go down the drain.

Tip Ranks

Jul 16, 2018 8:45 AM EDT

Will Tesla Be Able to Produce the $35,000 Model 3?

Questions are mounting on whether Tesla can profitably produce the $35,000 Model 3.

Bret Kenwell

Jul 13, 2018 1:43 PM EDT

Why Tesla Is Speeding Up Delivery Estimates for the Model 3

Tesla just shaved a month off of delivery estimates for many customers.

Jonas Elmerraji

Jul 13, 2018 12:14 PM EDT

Friday the 13th: Tesla's Stock Won't Scare Your Pants Off

The hair-raising stock Tesla is in my sights. Here's why

Stephen Guilfoyle

Jul 13, 2018 10:21 AM EDT

Tesla: The Financial Risk of an Unsafe Company

Tesla's workplace environment has been called into question time and time again.

Bret Kenwell

Jul 12, 2018 3:57 PM EDT

Tesla Whistle-Blower's Lawyer 'Looks Forward to Taking on Tesla and Elon Musk'

Martin Tripp, an ex-Tesla employee, files a whistle-blower complaint against Tesla with the SEC.

Katherine Ross

Jul 12, 2018 5:51 PM EDT

Here's What the End of Tesla's 'Anti Selling' Policy Means for Profitability

Here's why it's changing.

Jonas Elmerraji

Jul 11, 2018 1:07 PM EDT

How Far Is Tesla in the Autonomous Driving Race?

Tesla's Autopilot system is one of the more well-known autonomous driving systems today. Its technology is second to none.

Bret Kenwell

Jul 10, 2018 12:29 PM EDT

Can Tesla Even Afford to Produce 500,000 Cars a Year in China?

Probably not.

Bret Kenwell

Jul 10, 2018 12:53 PM EDT

Where Tesla's Stock Is Heading After Brutal Recent Selloff: Chart

Tesla shares got hit hard with selling last week. Here's what that shift means for Tesla's price trajectory this summer.

Jonas Elmerraji

Jul 10, 2018 12:16 PM EDT

Tesla Aims to Produce 500,000 Cars a Year in China

Tesla plans on building 500,000 cars a year at its Chinese gigafactory.

Katherine Ross

Jul 10, 2018 10:07 AM EDT

Tesla Raising Prices in China 20% Could Bring More Suffering

Tesla has raised prices for its Model S and Model X vehicles in China thanks to the global trade war.

Bret Kenwell

Jul 9, 2018 2:56 PM EDT

Tesla's Junk Bonds Are Sending a Powerful Message to Investors Right Now

Investor attention on Tesla has been squarely fixated on the electric car maker's stock. But, investors should give Tesla's junk bond offering a quick look-see.

Brian Sozzi

Jul 9, 2018 9:00 AM EDT

Why Tesla's Run to $500 Just Became Much More Realistic

It's not crazy.

Bret Kenwell

Jul 2, 2018 4:29 PM EDT

Reaction to Tesla's Model 3 Production Milestone Offers Good Shorting Lesson

Shorts are relishing Tesla's fall on Monday, but be careful if you're still shorting Tesla stock.

Bret Kenwell

Jul 2, 2018 2:10 PM EDT

Can Apple Profit From Adding Virtual Reality to Self-Driving Cars?

Apple has patents for virtual reality in autonomous cars.

Bret Kenwell

Jul 3, 2018 5:41 PM EDT

How to Trade Tesla After the Stock's Big Plunge

Trading Tesla? Get a look at the updated technical outlook.

Bret Kenwell

Jul 6, 2018 1:41 PM EDT

Ford and GM Are Better Bets for Investors Than Tesla

Even though Tesla topped Model 3 production targets in the final week of the second quarter, it may not be sustainable, analysts say.

Anders Keitz

Jul 3, 2018 1:23 PM EDT

Tesla Electrified: Hype Vs. Reality

Musk Thrusts Tesla Holders Into Legal, Financial Limbo as SEC Probe Goes Formal

Tesla Ignored Drug Trafficking, $37 Million Theft, Whistleblower Says

Tesla Ramps Up Model 3 Production While Everyone Is Distracted

Tesla's 'Killer App' Is Its Software Updates

What Is the Model 3 Doing to Used-Tesla Sales?

Elon Musk 'Should Be Quiet,' as 'Funding Secured' Still a Legal Concern

Elon Musk Wants Tesla Private But Electric Car Rival Fisker Wants to Go Public

Did Musk Inadvertently Admit a Top PE Firm Doesn't Want Tesla?

Tesla's Board Forms Committee to Discuss Elon Musk's Take-Private Plan

Elon Musk's Plan to Take Tesla Private Could Obliterate Auto Industry's Profits

Tesla Going Private: Bull Vs. Bear Case

The Tesla Trade? There Is None!

Where Is Elon Musk 2 Days After His Tweets About Taking Tesla Private?

This Former NYSE Trader Reveals How to Trade Tesla After Musk's Famous Tweet

Wall Street Awaits Elon Musk's Biggest Decision on Tesla Ever

Tesla Slides as SEC Probe Report, Funding Questions Hang Over Elon Musk's Tweet

Tesla's Musk May Have Tweeted Himself Into an SEC Fraud Probe

Here's the Bull Case for Tesla Raising Enough Cash to Go Private

Tesla Private: A Visual Timeline of Elon Musk's Crazy Day on Twitter

Elon Musk Has Many Questions to Answer Before He Can Take Tesla Private

Tesla: 15 Years of Automotive History

Elon Musk's Startling Proposal to Take Tesla Private Is Nothing if Not Risky

Tesla Soars as Musk Doubles Down on Controversial 'Going Private' Tweet'

Tesla Is Already Getting to Work on Its China Factory

Thanks to Tesla's Model 3, These Cars Could Suffer Most

Elon Musk Is Still Making Immature Comments on Social Media, Sorry Wall Street

Why Tesla Is Speeding Toward a $100 Billion Market Cap

What Tesla's Typical Shopper Looks Like (Hint: They Like Mickey Mouse)

Tesla's Bonds Rebound on Signs of Better Cash Flow, Less Debt Reliance

Time for a Tesla Victory? Top Wall Street Analysts React to 2Q Earnings

8 Key Takeaways From the Surprising Tesla Earnings Report

Tesla'd: Tesla Must Raise Billions in Cash If Elon Musk Still Wants to Make Cars

Tesla Reports Earnings on Wednesday: 5 Key Things to Watch

Ignore Tesla CEO Elon Musk's Artificial Intelligence Driven Apocalypse: AI CEO

Tesla Appears to Be in a Short Squeeze

Tesla Could Be Hiding Why It Won't Raise Capital

Tesla Stock Movements Not Making Any Sense? Join the Club, Morgan Stanley Says

The Tesla Narrative Just Went Off the Deep End Ahead of Earnings

Tesla's 'Alarming' Request for Refunds Sparks Questions about Profitability

Tesla's Capital Needs Are Beginning to Show

Watch Tesla's Battered Bonds as Musk Goes Begging Suppliers for Cash

Lee Munson: Tesla Is a 'Money Monster'

Tesla Hopes to Use 'Close to Zero' Cobalt for Its Batteries in the Near Future

Could Tesla's Model 3 Be the Best-Selling Sedan in the Second Half of 2018?

Should Tesla Actually Fire Elon Musk?

Tesla IS Making Money?

Elon Musk's Tweeting Obsession Is Crushing Tesla Stock Believers

Tesla: What Are Wall Street's Best Analysts Saying Now?

Will Tesla Be Able to Produce the $35,000 Model 3?

Why Tesla Is Speeding Up Delivery Estimates for the Model 3

Friday the 13th: Tesla's Stock Won't Scare Your Pants Off

Tesla: The Financial Risk of an Unsafe Company

Tesla Whistle-Blower's Lawyer 'Looks Forward to Taking on Tesla and Elon Musk'

Here's What the End of Tesla's 'Anti Selling' Policy Means for Profitability

How Far Is Tesla in the Autonomous Driving Race?

Can Tesla Even Afford to Produce 500,000 Cars a Year in China?

Where Tesla's Stock Is Heading After Brutal Recent Selloff: Chart

Tesla Aims to Produce 500,000 Cars a Year in China

Tesla Raising Prices in China 20% Could Bring More Suffering

Tesla's Junk Bonds Are Sending a Powerful Message to Investors Right Now

Why Tesla's Run to $500 Just Became Much More Realistic

Reaction to Tesla's Model 3 Production Milestone Offers Good Shorting Lesson

Can Apple Profit From Adding Virtual Reality to Self-Driving Cars?

How to Trade Tesla After the Stock's Big Plunge

Ford and GM Are Better Bets for Investors Than Tesla

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