TSLA

NASDAQ · As of 4:00 PM ET 10/16/26

Elon Musk's unveiling of a new “flying” Tesla on a SpaceX site this week has tech observers buzzing about an out-of-this-world merger between the two companies, with Kalshi bettors putting the odds of such a combo at over 50% for early next year.

US appeals court blocks class actions over Tesla's self-driving claims

A futuristic car made a Tesla-SpaceX tie-up look all the more real.

Tesla, Inc. is fundamentally valued on the long-term promise of commercial humanoid robots, not current automotive or energy businesses. I downgrade TSLA from Buy to Hold short-term, as near-term catalysts are constrained by hardware limits, not EV sales or margins. Mass-market Optimus robots require 2-3 nm fifth-generation AI chips, which are unlikely before 2027–2028, delaying meaningful commercialization.

Elon Musk said Tesla's wildest car ever will enter production in 2028, but key details are MIA.

Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow breaks down what's behind the chip rout, as chipmakers are set for their longest losing streak since 2008. Plus, shipping estimates for Apple's iPhone Duo slip into January within minutes of the company opening preorders, and Tesla reveals its long-delayed Roadster sports car, showcasing a prototype with air thrusters that flipped mid-air.

Tesla, Inc.'s flying Roadster is impressive, but its commercial potential remains uncertain and does little to justify a $1.4 trillion valuation. Q3 vehicle deliveries exceeded expectations, yet automotive margins remain under pressure, raising concerns about earnings quality. Wall Street expects nearly $10B in negative free cash flow during H2 2026 as Tesla accelerates investments in AI, robotaxi, and Optimus.

Tesla (TSLA) wowed investors with its sci-fi-like Roadster demo Thursday night. The vehicle performed once unthinkable maneuvers for a car, though questions remain around pricing and the timeline to launch.

Tesla's rocket-powered Roadster stunt dazzled, but margins are sliding, spending is rising and estimates are falling ahead of the Oct. 21 earnings report.