Tesla Stock Surges, but Is Trouble Ahead?

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In this week's video, I cover need-to-know news items related to Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) during the week of May 12. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.

*Stock prices used were from the trading day of May 16, 2025. The video was published on May 17, 2025.

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