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JPMorgan Sues Tesla in Stock Warrant Dispute

Risk & Compliance

JPMorgan Sues Tesla in Stock Warrant Dispute

The $162 million suit alleges Tesla reneged on a 2014 warrant deal after JPMorgan lowered the strike price.

By Matthew Heller | November 16, 2021

Why Tesla Appears to Be Feeling the Pinch Of Supply Chain Constraints

Why Tesla Appears to Be Feeling the Pinch Of Supply Chain Constraints

Fourth-quarter production numbers may show whether the impact will stretch beyond new models and begin to hurt the production of existing models.

By Vincent Ryan | November 15, 2021

Tesla to Move HQ From California to Texas

Tesla to Move HQ From California to Texas

The automaker is following the lead of Silicon Valley companies like Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Oracle.

By Matthew Heller | October 8, 2021

Tesla Beats $1B, Posts Record Profit in Q2

Financial Performance

Tesla Beats $1B, Posts Record Profit in Q2

Tesla was profitable without regulatory credits, which it sells to rival automakers, for the first time since the end of 2019.

By Matthew Heller | July 27, 2021

Elon Musk to Testify Over Tesla’s $2.6B SolarCity Buy

Risk & Compliance

Elon Musk to Testify Over Tesla’s $2.6B SolarCity Buy

The lawsuit alleges that the acquisition failed to deliver the profits promised by Musk and accuses the CEO of personally benefiting from the acquisition.

By Lauren Muskett | July 12, 2021

What the C-Suite Is Saying About Bitcoin

What the C-Suite Is Saying About Bitcoin

On first-quarter earnings calls, CFOs and CEOs revealed their attitudes about and approaches to cryptocurrencies.

By Vincent Ryan | May 10, 2021

Where Are Tesla’s Profits Coming From?

Financial Performance

Where Are Tesla’s Profits Coming From?

The company's profits are more reliant on non-core activities than on selling cars.

By Lauren Muskett | April 27, 2021

Elon Musk Violated Labor Laws With 2018 Tweet

Workplace Issues

Elon Musk Violated Labor Laws With 2018 Tweet

The National Labor Relations Board also ruled that Tesla violated labor laws when it fired a union activist in 2017.

By Vincent Ryan | March 25, 2021

Tesla Invests $1.5B In Bitcoin

Credit & Capital

Tesla Invests $1.5B In Bitcoin

Tesla also said it will begin accepting bitcoin as a payment option for its products on a limited basis in the near future, subject to applicable laws.

By Vincent Ryan | February 8, 2021

Tesla’s S&P 500 Entry to Spark Trading Surge

Credit & Capital

Tesla’s S&P 500 Entry to Spark Trading Surge

“The index has never added such an immensely large stock at the same time that options volumes and open interest are at record highs.”

By Lauren Muskett | December 18, 2020

Tesla Files to Sell Another $5B in Stock

Credit & Capital

Tesla Files to Sell Another $5B in Stock

The company said the additional shares would be sold “from time to time” and “at-the-market” prices.

By Lauren Muskett | December 8, 2020

How the Biden Administration Could Benefit EV Players in the U.S.

Risk & Compliance

How the Biden Administration Could Benefit EV Players in the U.S.

The incoming administration's focus on environmental issues and reducing the domestic carbon footprint will likely have a dramatic impact, says one analyst.

By Vincent Ryan | November 24, 2020

Tesla’s Emission Credits Fuel $104 Million Profit

Financial Performance

Tesla’s Emission Credits Fuel $104 Million Profit

“Tesla’s business model is currently 100% predicated on selling one-time temporary credits to guys who increasingly don’t need them."

By Matthew Heller | July 23, 2020

Sunrun to Buy Vivint in $3.2B Solar Mega-Deal

Sunrun to Buy Vivint in $3.2B Solar Mega-Deal

The merger of two of the top three residential solar companies is aimed at creating economies of scale to lower customer acquisition costs.

By Matthew Heller | July 8, 2020

Nikola Skyrockets After IPO

Nikola Skyrockets After IPO

The EV truck manufacturer’s stock skyrocketed 103% on Monday.

By Lauren Muskett | June 10, 2020