Tesla (TSLA) News Today

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares have moved today as investors weigh a mix of macroeconomic tailwinds, product updates and upcoming earnings risks. Key developments driving the stock include:

• Positive Sentiment: Broad market strength lifted expectations for Tesla’s Q2 report after the NASDAQ and S&P 500 hit record highs on better-than-expected economic data. MarketBeat Week in Review – 07-14 - 07-18
• Positive Sentiment: U.S. slapped a 160% anti-dumping tariff on Chinese graphite, boosting Tesla shares on hopes of reduced supply-chain pressures. Tesla Stock Rises as US Hits China With 160% Graphite Tariff
• Positive Sentiment: Elon Musk’s India push got a boost as Starlink earned regulatory approval following Tesla’s Mumbai showroom debut, underscoring growth potential in a huge market. Elon Musk's India Ambitions Get Major Boost As Starlink Gets Approval
• Positive Sentiment: Barclays flagged upside potential for Tesla shares, citing valuation and growth catalysts ahead of earnings. Barclays sees potential for Tesla stock to outperform
• Positive Sentiment: Tesla plans to introduce a longer, six-seat Model Y variant in China to counter intensifying local competition. Tesla to Launch Extended Six-Seater Model Y in China
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts remain divided on Tesla’s Q2 outlook, with mixed “hold” and “neutral” ratings tempering near-term momentum. Tesla Faces Mixed Analyst Opinions Ahead of Q2
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street analysts are largely on hold until after Tesla’s July 23 report, awaiting volume outlook and margin details. Don’t Make a Move Yet, Analysts Maintain a Hold on Tesla Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Tesla appears on multiple sector screens today—from electric vehicles to industrial and energy—reflecting broad investor interest but not immediate catalysts. Electric Vehicle Stocks To Keep An Eye On - July 18th
• Negative Sentiment: David Dietze warns Tesla faces a “tough” earnings beat next week as sales soften and EV competition intensifies in China. TSLA "Tough" Earnings Picture, Why INTC is "One to Watch"
• Negative Sentiment: Sources say a non-auto sales IT executive is now running Tesla’s sales organization amid a reported sales freefall. Exclusive: Tesla IT exec with no traditional car-sales experience is running sales
• Negative Sentiment: Demand for Tesla’s Cybertruck plunged to an estimated 4,300 vehicles, raising concerns about the pickup’s market traction. Cybertruck Demand Drops to 4,300 Vehicles, Tesla Stock Slips
• Negative Sentiment: Pomerantz law firm launched an investor investigation into Tesla, adding legal overhang ahead of earnings. INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims