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Apr 2025
35m 36s

Tesla’s “Moment of Truth”

The Motley Fool
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Tesla’s net income decreased by 71% compared to a year ago. But Wall Street doesn’t seem to mind. (00:21) Sanmeet Deo and Mary Long discuss: - Poor results from Tesla’s automotive segment. - Whether Musk’s return can revive the company. - Half marathons, and the future of humanoids. Then, (18:20), Asit Sharma joins Mary for a look at AMD and how the chip c ... Show More
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