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.

Tesla's China Gigafactory Is Closer to Reality After Securing 210-Acre Plot

Tesla's third Gigafactory is on the way after the company secures a 210-acre plot of land in China.

Tony Owusu

Oct 17, 2018 10:01 AM EDT

Tesla Needs a New Chairman to Replace Elon Musk After Judge Signs SEC Settlement

Tesla will pay $20 million as part of the settlement with Elon Musk paying another $20 million.

Tony Owusu

Oct 16, 2018 10:15 AM EDT

How to Trade Tesla After Its Insane Volatility

Tesla stock has been under pressure this year, but held up pretty well last week. What now?

Bret Kenwell

Oct 15, 2018 11:30 AM EDT

Now Is the Time to Buy Your Tesla Because Its Full Tax Credit Expires Oct. 15

The purchase of a Tesla currently comes with a full $7,500 tax credit, but that credit is set to expire next week.

Tony Owusu

Oct 12, 2018 10:23 AM EDT

Nio Stock Jumps on Tesla Investor Taking Big Stake

Nio shares are up almost $2 apiece this week, giving it gains of nearly 30%. Is this just the start for its big-time investor?

Bret Kenwell

Oct 10, 2018 1:40 PM EDT

How to Trade Tesla Stock After That Recent Plunge

Tesla stock has been as volatile as ever, creating a tough trading environment for both longs and shorts.

Bret Kenwell

Oct 9, 2018 3:18 PM EDT

Hey Elon Musk, Please #StopTweeting Now

The CEO just can't help himself on Twitter -- but it's not doing his stock any favors.

Bret Kenwell

Oct 8, 2018 2:17 PM EDT

Tesla Slumps to 6-Month Low as Key Short Seller Warns of Lehman Parallels

Tesla shares slumped to a six month low Monday as investors continue to question the fate of the clean-energy carmaker amid a series of headline risks linked to its billionaire founder and CEO, Elon Musk, and the group's ability to maintain production and delivery targets while it attempts to slow the rate at which it's burning cash in order to achieve them.

Martin Baccardax

Oct 8, 2018 3:07 PM EDT

Should You Sell Tesla and Buy Recent IPO Nio Instead?

Nio is currently trading below its IPO price and even the most downbeat analyst price target predicts upside. Is it time to buy?

Bret Kenwell

Oct 9, 2018 9:41 AM EDT

GM Beats Tesla in Latest Autonomous Driving Test

General Motors' Super Cruise beat Tesla's Autopilot in a study conducted by Consumer Reports.

Bret Kenwell

Oct 4, 2018 12:03 PM EDT

Does Tesla Have a Problem Delivering the Model 3 Right Now?

Tesla produced more than 53,000 Model 3s in the quarter, but it clearly has a logistics issue.

Bret Kenwell

Oct 2, 2018 1:19 PM EDT

Tesla Meets Model 3 Production Targets, Misses Delivery Estimates

Tesla produces 53,239 Model 3s in the quarter.

Tony Owusu

Oct 2, 2018 11:22 AM EDT

Tesla Hits Production Targets But Still Will Likely Need Capital

As Model 3 production picks up, investors will likely have to wait until third quarter earnings for guidance on Tesla's funding plans.

Chris Nolter

Oct 2, 2018 5:14 PM EDT

Who Should Replace Elon Musk as Tesla's Chairman?

Will the electric carmaker look to Detroit or to disruptive technology firms to replace its iconoclastic chairman?

Chris Nolter

Oct 1, 2018 4:13 PM EDT

Musk Got the 'Deal of a Lifetime' From SEC Says Cramer

Jim Cramer talks Tesla and Elon Musk's SEC deal.

Katherine Ross

Oct 1, 2018 12:51 PM EDT

Elon Musk Shows No Fear in the Aftermath of the SEC Settlement

Invest in TSLA? You'll have to decide where you think the value is, or even what side you should be on.

Stephen Guilfoyle

Oct 1, 2018 9:30 AM EDT

Tesla's Elon Musk Out as Chairman but Stays as CEO: Now What?

Musk stays as CEO, but who should Tesla add to its board of directors?

Bret Kenwell

Oct 1, 2018 1:08 PM EDT

SEC Looks the Other Way and Elon Musk Laughs All the Way to the Bank

Let's put it this way: Elon is throwing a victory party in Bel Air tonight. (Opinion)

Anton Wahlman

Sep 29, 2018 8:55 PM EDT

Here's Why Tesla's In-House Body Shops Are a Big Deal

Tesla is finding early success in its in-house body shop initiative, and that could have a big impact on total cost of ownership as the firm scales to more customers.

Jonas Elmerraji

Sep 24, 2018 2:44 PM EDT

DOJ Isn't the Only One: Audi, BMW, Mercedes Are Gunning for Tesla Too

The Audi E-tron, Mercedes EQC and BMW iX3 are all coming for Tesla. Can the California automaker hold up?

Bret Kenwell

Sep 19, 2018 2:53 PM EDT

3 Reasons Apple or Alphabet Should Consider Buying Tesla

Here's the big question: With Tesla on the brink of profitability, is it de-risked enough to bring in Apple or Alphabet?

Bret Kenwell

Sep 19, 2018 5:30 AM EDT

Tesla Faces U.S. Criminal Probe Over Musk's 'Funding Secured' Tweet

Tesla is under real fire now.

Jacob Sonenshine

Sep 18, 2018 2:45 PM EDT

Tesla Shares Tumble on DoJ Investigation of Elon Musk

Will Elon Musk be out as CEO? If so, look out below.

Bret Kenwell

Sep 18, 2018 1:41 PM EDT

Tesla Is Facing Tougher Model S and Model X Competition at an Inconvenient Time

While all eyes are focused on Tesla's Model 3 ramp and Elon Musk's erratic behavior, rivals are unveiling compelling high-end electric cars.

Eric Jhonsa

Sep 17, 2018 5:06 PM EDT

Will Lucid Motors Become the Next Tesla?

Another electric car maker throws its hat in the ring.

Bret Kenwell

Sep 17, 2018 4:49 PM EDT

Tesla Isn't the Best Stock to Buy to Play the Extinction of Gas Engines

It's not.

Jon Markman

Sep 11, 2018 2:02 PM EDT

The Most Amazing Thing About Tesla

Tesla has detractors and die-hard, do-anything fans. The funny part? Both sides always feel like they're winning.

Bret Kenwell

Sep 11, 2018 1:27 PM EDT

It's Time to Ask: Should Elon Musk Be Out as Tesla CEO?

Valid question.

Bret Kenwell

Sep 10, 2018 9:00 AM EDT

How to Trade Tesla Right Now

Tesla stock has had some wild price swings over the past few weeks and specifically, the past few days. Here's an update.

Bret Kenwell

Sep 11, 2018 9:34 AM EDT

Tesla Announces Management Shuffle as Stock Slides, Bonds Sink to Record Low

Tesla stock is sliding and its bonds are tanking as the company's top accountant quits, raising questions about its finances. Late in the day, Elon Musk announced some management changes.

Jacob Sonenshine

Sep 7, 2018 5:36 PM EDT

Looking Under the Hood at Tesla

Let's take a closer look at Tesla's financials.

Hale Stewart

Sep 7, 2018 3:21 PM EDT

How Long Can Tesla Dominate the Electric Vehicle Market?

Tesla's Model 3 is dominating the electric vehicle sales market, thrusting Tesla to the top ranks of the EV world.

Bret Kenwell

Sep 6, 2018 1:39 PM EDT

How Tesla Will Fare Against Mercedes, Porsche and Other Competitors

The big dogs are coming for Tesla. Can it hold up against a competitive onslaught?

Bret Kenwell

Sep 5, 2018 2:28 PM EDT

Tesla Behind in Model 3 Production -- But It Might Not Matter

Tesla reportedly missed the mark for its production goals, but that may not matter if it hits its quarterly targets.

Bret Kenwell

Sep 4, 2018 3:31 PM EDT

Goldman Downgrades Tesla Amid Debt Load and Dearth of New Products

Things are continuing to get less rosy for the electric car maker.

Jacob Sonenshine

Sep 4, 2018 12:25 PM EDT

4 Must-See Automaker Charts: Only One Is Not Like the Others

Hint: It's Tesla! Here are several auto charts you need to check out before you trade.

Jonas Elmerraji

Aug 29, 2018 3:39 PM EDT

Musk Personally More Likely Than Tesla to Have to Pay Back the Shorts

How much money is really at stake, and who will really have to cough it up?

Jacob Sonenshine

Aug 28, 2018 4:45 PM EDT

Elon Musk May Not Be Sorry About His 'Pedo' Tweet

Musk is back and active on Twitter.

Tony Owusu

Aug 28, 2018 2:59 PM EDT

Tesla Bonds Coming Back After Musk Says No Deal

The firm's 5.3% bonds are a good barometer of the automaker's creditworthiness.

Jacob Sonenshine

Aug 27, 2018 6:30 PM EDT

Tesla Slides After Musk Scraps 'Take Private' Drive Following Investor Revolt

Tesla's 20-day privatisation saga -- which has loped nearly 20% from the company's market value -- looks to have ended as founder and CEO Elon Musk says he's keeping the carmaker public.

Martin Baccardax

Aug 27, 2018 6:02 AM EDT

UBS Rips Apart Tesla's Model 3 and Finds Some Areas Seriously Lacking

Tesla is always a hot button topic on Wall Street. A new look at Tesla Model 3 quality by UBS raises some concerns.

Brian Sozzi

Aug 23, 2018 5:46 PM EDT

Use Extreme Caution as Tesla's Stock Breaks Below This Key Price

Tesla stock is breaking below key levels, flashing a warning sign to bullish traders.

Bret Kenwell

Aug 17, 2018 12:28 PM EDT

Tesla Extends $1.1 Billion Warehouse Loan Agreements With Deutsche Bank

Tesla extends inventory financing agreements with Deutsche Bank for another year.

Tom Bemis

Aug 21, 2018 5:38 PM EDT

Tesla's Suppliers Worry About Whether They'll Be Paid

Tesla suppliers are worried about the company's finances, but none want to terminate their relationship with the company, according to a survey.

Tony Owusu

Aug 20, 2018 4:27 PM EDT

Trader Chat on Tesla

Will Elon Musk and TSLA disrupt everything ... or fall apart? See what our columnists say.

Jerry Kronenberg

Aug 22, 2018 3:35 PM EDT

Tesla Gets Major Price Target Slash From JPMorgan After Rough Weekend

The electric vehicle maker's price target is slashed dramatically by JPMorgan.

Katherine Ross

Aug 20, 2018 4:17 PM EDT

Wall Street Still Thinks Tesla Could Soar to Elon Musk's $420 Target Price

Could Tesla still rally? It depends on who you ask. So TheStreet did just that.

Bret Kenwell

Aug 19, 2018 10:31 AM EDT

Tesla Has Lost 15% Since Musk's Take-Private Tweet

Tesla is down 15% since Musk's take-private tweet.

Jacob Sonenshine

Aug 18, 2018 8:13 AM EDT

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 20, 2018 7:31 AM 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

Tesla Electrified: Hype Vs. Reality

Tesla's China Gigafactory Is Closer to Reality After Securing 210-Acre Plot

Tesla Needs a New Chairman to Replace Elon Musk After Judge Signs SEC Settlement

How to Trade Tesla After Its Insane Volatility

Now Is the Time to Buy Your Tesla Because Its Full Tax Credit Expires Oct. 15

Nio Stock Jumps on Tesla Investor Taking Big Stake

How to Trade Tesla Stock After That Recent Plunge

Hey Elon Musk, Please #StopTweeting Now

Tesla Slumps to 6-Month Low as Key Short Seller Warns of Lehman Parallels

Should You Sell Tesla and Buy Recent IPO Nio Instead?

GM Beats Tesla in Latest Autonomous Driving Test

Does Tesla Have a Problem Delivering the Model 3 Right Now?

Tesla Meets Model 3 Production Targets, Misses Delivery Estimates

Tesla Hits Production Targets But Still Will Likely Need Capital

Who Should Replace Elon Musk as Tesla's Chairman?

Musk Got the 'Deal of a Lifetime' From SEC Says Cramer

Elon Musk Shows No Fear in the Aftermath of the SEC Settlement

Tesla's Elon Musk Out as Chairman but Stays as CEO: Now What?

SEC Looks the Other Way and Elon Musk Laughs All the Way to the Bank

Here's Why Tesla's In-House Body Shops Are a Big Deal

DOJ Isn't the Only One: Audi, BMW, Mercedes Are Gunning for Tesla Too

3 Reasons Apple or Alphabet Should Consider Buying Tesla

Tesla Faces U.S. Criminal Probe Over Musk's 'Funding Secured' Tweet

Tesla Shares Tumble on DoJ Investigation of Elon Musk

Tesla Is Facing Tougher Model S and Model X Competition at an Inconvenient Time

Will Lucid Motors Become the Next Tesla?

Tesla Isn't the Best Stock to Buy to Play the Extinction of Gas Engines

The Most Amazing Thing About Tesla

It's Time to Ask: Should Elon Musk Be Out as Tesla CEO?

How to Trade Tesla Right Now

Tesla Announces Management Shuffle as Stock Slides, Bonds Sink to Record Low

Looking Under the Hood at Tesla

How Long Can Tesla Dominate the Electric Vehicle Market?

How Tesla Will Fare Against Mercedes, Porsche and Other Competitors

Tesla Behind in Model 3 Production -- But It Might Not Matter

Goldman Downgrades Tesla Amid Debt Load and Dearth of New Products

4 Must-See Automaker Charts: Only One Is Not Like the Others

Musk Personally More Likely Than Tesla to Have to Pay Back the Shorts

Elon Musk May Not Be Sorry About His 'Pedo' Tweet

Tesla Bonds Coming Back After Musk Says No Deal

Tesla Slides After Musk Scraps 'Take Private' Drive Following Investor Revolt

UBS Rips Apart Tesla's Model 3 and Finds Some Areas Seriously Lacking

Use Extreme Caution as Tesla's Stock Breaks Below This Key Price

Tesla Extends $1.1 Billion Warehouse Loan Agreements With Deutsche Bank

Tesla's Suppliers Worry About Whether They'll Be Paid

Trader Chat on Tesla

Tesla Gets Major Price Target Slash From JPMorgan After Rough Weekend

Wall Street Still Thinks Tesla Could Soar to Elon Musk's $420 Target Price

Tesla Has Lost 15% Since Musk's Take-Private Tweet

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

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