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Speaker 1 (00:00):
As I look at Tesla on July tenth, twenty twenty five,
I see a stock trading close to two hundred ninety
six United States dollars per share, slightly down from the
previous days close, with today's trading volumes significantly below the
average at approximately seventy five million shares compared to the
usual one hundred million. This later than average activity suggests
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a pause as investors digest recent developments. Over the past year,
the stock has ranged dramatically from one hundred eighty two
up to four hundred eighty eight United States dollars, reflecting
both volatility and moments of enthusiasm in the electric vehicle
and technology space. Analysts sentiment right now is mixed, leaning
toward a hold, with an average twelve month price target
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hovering around two hundred ninety five United States dollars, which
is essentially flat from today's price. Notably, while some analysts
see limited upside, others are more bullish, with a few
targets extending as high as five hundred United States dollars.
Just yesterday, RBC Capital upped its price target to three
hundred nineteen United States dollars, citing confidence in Tesla's consistent
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quarterly vehicle deliveries in industry leading energy storage revenues. Even so,
other analysts urge caution, noting potential declines in automotive gross
margins by year end, and some such as Dan Ives,
point out the need for Tesla to manage CEO Elon
Musk's political activities as these could influence the company's trajectory.
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Recent financial performance tells a story of both resilience and challenge.
Tesla's revenue grew modestly in the past year to just
under ninety eight billion United States dollars, but earnings have
dropped sharply, reflecting pressure on both profit margins and perhaps
increased competition or rising costs. In the short interest arena,
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about three percent of Tesla's float is sold short, which
is fairly typical for such a high profile stock, indicating
that there is skepticism but not overwhelming bearish sentiment. On
the news front, the conversation still circles around questions of profitability, competition,
and leadership. There has been considerable attention on European concerns
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regarding Musk's artificial intelligence ventures, as well as speculation about
how his personal and political moves might impact Tesla's public
image and by extension, investor confidence. In some Tesla sits
at a cross roads, showing ongoing innovation and industry leadership,
yet facing heightened scrutiny and unpredictable external pressures