Tesla's Challenges Rise to the Point Where the CEO Will Actually Show Up to Work

Arista Networks (NYSE: ANET) experienced a significant surge in its share price, rising over 16% throughout the week, primarily due to a positive analyst recommendation change. On Tuesday, Mike Genovese of Rosenblatt Securities upgraded his outlook on the company from sell to neutral, setting a new price target of $85 per share. This optimistic shift contributed to the company's strong performance as it headed into the weekend. Full Article

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock experienced a significant increase, surging as much as 5% due to investor optimism surrounding its upcoming display of fully autonomous driving technology, set to be revealed in less than a month. Despite not having any fully driverless vehicles currently on the road, Tesla's stock has gained nearly 10% over the last month, partly fueled by a recent partnership announcement from competitor Waymo, which may suggest that Tesla holds a competitive edge...

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) experienced a volatile day in the market, with shares initially rising nearly 3% following a Wells Fargo report that deemed the upcoming fiscal year 2026 defense budget a "big win for defense stocks." However, the positive momentum was quickly dampened by Bloomberg's report that the Trump administration intends to terminate Space Launch System launches and production of Orion space capsules after just three missions, impacting NASA's Project Artemis moon missions. This...

Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock carries significant risk, much like many other market stocks, raising the question of whether the risk/reward assessment is favorable for investors. Critics highlight the stock's valuation, suggesting it appears excessively overvalued based on metrics like earnings, cash flow, and sales, particularly when comparing Tesla's enterprise value to EBITDA against other companies, including Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG). Ultimately, Tesla's valuation as merely a car manufacturer does not seem to hold up under scrutiny....

Social Security recipients rely on cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to maintain their purchasing power against inflation. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) predicts a 2.4% increase for 2026, marking the smallest raise since 2021, although this forecast was made before significant tariff hikes under the Trump administration, which may lead to increased inflation. Consequently, the Social Security Administration's actual COLA for 2026 could exceed current expectations due to the evolving economic climate. Full Article

Confluent (NASDAQ: CFLT), a data streaming specialist, has experienced a significant decline in its stock price, dropping over 19% week-to-date as of late Thursday, following multiple analyst price target cuts after its earnings report. Despite reporting its first-quarter earnings, the market reacted negatively, leading to a sell-off even though the news was not entirely unfavorable. This trend highlights the vulnerability of shunned stocks to market fluctuations, regardless of the news they present. Full Article