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Tesla is a vertically integrated battery electric vehicle automaker and developer of autonomous driving software. The company has multiple vehicles in its fleet, which include luxury and midsize sedans, crossover SUVs, a light truck, and a semi truck. Tesla also plans to begin selling more affordable vehicles, a sports car, and offer a robotaxi service. Global deliveries in 2024 were a little below 1.8 million vehicles. The company sells batteries for stationary storage for residential and commercial properties including utilities and solar panels and solar roofs for energy generation. Tesla also owns a fast-charging network.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$53.5K</td>
<td>17.3K</td>
<td>50.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$97.3K</td>
<td>9.7K</td>
<td>11.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$150.3K</td>
<td>9.0K</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$34.7K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$39.7K</td>
<td>13.6K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>W</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$62.8K</td>
<td>56</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$297.50</td>
<td>$33.8K</td>
<td>700</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$106.5K</td>
<td>777</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$167.4K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>327</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CPNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$30.2K</td>
<td>804</td>
<td>294</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 57 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.5K, with a price of $940.0 per contract. There were 17374 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 50110 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 3478 contract(s) at a $13.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 49 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $97.3K, with a price of $28.0 per contract. There were 9711 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11396 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 485 contract(s) at a $195.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 27 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $150.3K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 9051 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5687 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 11 day(s) on April 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 849 contract(s) at a $37.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.7K, with a price of $40.0 per contract. There were 7632 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3152 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 81 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.7K, with a price of $795.0 per contract. There were 13683 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2609 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding W (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/W#NYSE">W</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 1776 contract(s) at a $28.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 93 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.8K, with a price of $35.0 per contract. There were 56 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2123 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LULU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $297.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.8K, with a price of $169.0 per contract. There were 700 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1491 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 291 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $106.5K, with a price of $5325.0 per contract. There were 777 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1196 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 263 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 316 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 24 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $167.4K, with a price of $530.0 per contract. There were 3923 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 327 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CPNG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPNG#NYSE">CPNG</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 137 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 294 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.2K, with a price of $103.0 per contract. There were 804 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 294 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Susquehanna cut Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAIA#NASDAQ">SAIA</a>) price target from $540 to $410. Susquehanna analyst Bascome Majors maintained a Neutral rating. Saia shares closed at $359.00 on Friday. S<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SAIA/analyst-ratings">ee how other analysts view this stoc</a>k.</li>
<li>UBS raised the price target for Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEM#NYSE">AEM</a>) from $100 to $110. UBS analyst Daniel Major downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral. Agnico Eagle Mines shares closed at $107.36 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AEM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Stifel raised Target Hospitality Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TH#NASDAQ">TH</a>) price target from $5 to $7.5. Stifel analyst Stephen Gengaro maintained a Hold rating. Target Hospitality shares closed at $6.64 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Truist Securities cut the price target for CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) from $460 to $450. Truist Securities analyst Joel Fishbein maintained a Buy rating. CrowdStrike shares closed at $357.11 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRWD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>BMO Capital raised slashed the price target for Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLNT#NYSE">PLNT</a>) from $100 to $110. BMO Capital analyst Simeon Siegel maintained an Outperform rating. Planet Fitness shares closed at $96.22 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PLNT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>BMO Capital raised Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>) price target from $135 to $145. BMO Capital analyst Katja Jancic upgraded the stock from Market Perform to Outperform. Steel Dynamics shares settled at $123.47 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/STLD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods cut BILL Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BILL#NYSE">BILL</a>) price target from $77 to $54. Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Sanjay Sakhrani maintained a Market Perform rating. BILL Holdings shares closed at $46.25 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BILL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Stifel slashed Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) price target from $474 to $455. Stifel analyst Stephen Gengaro maintained a Buy rating. Tesla shares closed at $263.55 on Friday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>HC Wainwright &amp; Co. raised the price target for Soleno Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLNO#NASDAQ">SLNO</a>) from $70 to $100. HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Raghuram Selvaraju maintained a Buy rating. Soleno Therapeutics shares settled at $71.99 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SLNO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Needham cut TechTarget, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTGT#NASDAQ">TTGT</a>) price target from $40 to $25. Needham analyst Joshua Reilly maintained a Buy rating. TechTarget shares closed at $14.30 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TTGT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Tesla shares are trading lower after Stifel cut its price target on the stock from $474 to $455.

Auto stocks hit a speed bump after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">President Donald Trump</a> brushed off concerns over higher car prices following his announcement of new 25% tariffs on foreign imports.
Shares of Toyota Motor Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>), Honda Motor Co Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMC#NYSE">HMC</a>), Nissan Motor Co Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSANY#NYSE">NSANY</a>), Volkswagen AG (OTCPK: VWAGY) and Stellantis NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>) slid on investor concerns over the impact on global supply chains and consumer demand.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Trump's Tariff Play</h2>
Trump's weekend interview with NBC News only added fuel to the fire, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/auto-stocks-fall-after-trump-says-he-couldnt-care-less-about-higher-prices-21cd7c16">reported</a> the Wall Street Journal. When asked if foreign automakers hiking prices would hurt U.S. consumers, he dismissed the concern outright. "I couldn't care less."
The logic? If foreign cars get more expensive, Americans will buy domestic. That stance sent ripples through the markets, with Asian and European automakers posting sharp declines.
In Japan, Toyota dropped 3.1%, Honda fell 3.1%, and Nissan tumbled 4%. South Korea's Hyundai slipped 3.8%; in Europe, Stellantis lost 2.8%, Volkswagen declined 3.1%, and Mercedes-Benz slid 2.6%. Even Ferrari NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RACE#NYSE">RACE</a>) felt the heat, dropping 1.7% despite plans to hike prices by up to 10% to offset tariffs.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is This A Buying Opportunity?</h2>
Auto stocks have been in reverse all year, and technical indicators don't offer much encouragement. Toyota&#8217;s stock is flashing strong bearish signals, trading below its 5-, 20-, 50- and 200-day moving averages. The same goes for Honda and Stellantis stocks, both caught in a downtrend and facing selling pressure.
Even Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) stock, often seen as insulated from traditional automaker woes, is down over 30% YTD. But unlike its global peers, Tesla has found some support, sitting slightly above its eight and 20-day moving averages—a rare bullish signal amid the carnage.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Road Ahead</h2>
With tariffs kicking in on April 2, the next few weeks could be bumpy for auto stocks. If global carmakers pass the costs to consumers, demand could take a hit, further pressuring share prices.
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For now, auto stocks remain in the danger zone. But contrarians might find value under the hood if prices fall much further.
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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ) stock declined 6.32% in Monday&#8217;s pre-market trading session amid reports of weaker deliveries in Q1 and increasing protests against the company.
What Happened: Tesla is bracing for a potential decline in Q1 vehicle deliveries. The anticipated drop is attributed to CEO Elon Musk&#8216;s political affiliations and the increasing competition in the electric vehicle market, as per a Reuters report. 
Despite assurances from Musk about a return to growth, Tesla&#8217;s aging vehicle lineup has been a subject of concern. The impact of the revamped Model Y SUV and various incentives is something Wall Street is eagerly awaiting. 
Thomas Martin, senior portfolio manager at Tesla shareholder Globalt Investments told Reuters, &#8220;I think that the numbers are going to come in below 400,000 and, maybe as low as 350,000.&#8221; Other analysts estimate a 3.6% drop from last year, with Tesla delivering about 373,000 vehicles in Q1.
Adding to Tesla&#8217;s woes are global protests against Musk&#8217;s association with President Donald Trump&#8216;s efforts to dismantle the U.S. federal government. Thousands of people worldwide rallied against Musk and Tesla, with demonstrations held in front of nearly every Tesla showroom in the U.S. and many around the world.
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Why It Matters: Despite the company's stock taking a sharp plunge since December, Elon Musk has been positive about the company. During a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44557947/doge-blowback-aside-elon-musk-considers-tesla-a-solid-opportunity">town hall event </a>on Sunday, he expressed his belief that Tesla stock will perform well in the long run and suggested that this could be a buying opportunity for investors looking to take advantage of the dip. He said, &#8220;Long term I think Tesla stock&#8217;s going to do fine, so maybe it&#8217;s a buying opportunity.&#8221;
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TSLA Stock Plunges Over 6% In Monday Pre-Market Trading: What's Going On?

In a recent Twitch stream, Vivian Jenna Wilson, the estranged daughter of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk, has stirred controversy by labeling Tesla as a &#8216;Ponzi scheme&#8217;.
What Happened: Vivian Wilson made this statement during a live<a href="https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2417713896"> Twitch stream </a>with Hasan Piker, a prominent political commentator. Wilson criticized her father&#8217;s business model for Tesla, equating it to a Ponzi scheme due to its high P/E ratio as compared to other car companies. 
"Look up PE ratio and then look at Tesla stock compared to other car companies,&#8221; pointed out Wilson. &#8220;It&#8217;s not a car company, it&#8217;s a Ponzi scheme,&#8221; she stated.
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Wilson&#8217;s comment that this term aptly describes Tesla&#8217;s business model has sparked widespread debate on X. Noted investor and media commentator Collin Rugg criticized Wilson and Piker, stating that the streamer &#8220;baited&#8221; Musk&#8217;s estranged daughter and agreed with her statements with &#8220;no evidence.&#8221;
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Musk had earlier accused Piker of being a &#8220;fraud&#8221; for supporting Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows, a game he disapproved of. Wilson further talks about Musk overstating his gaming prowess during her conversation with Piker.
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Why It Matters: This controversy comes at a time when Tesla&#8217;s stock has been under scrutiny. Despite a nearly 50% drop since mid-December, Tesla&#8217;s shares are still <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44321998/why-ross-gerber-finds-tesla-stock-expensive-despite-its-50-plunge-fundamental-story-has-to-be-revalued">deemed too pricey</a> by seasoned investor Ross Gerber. Gerber, the president and CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth &amp; Investment Management, expressed doubts about a rebound for Tesla&#8217;s stock this year.
Moreover, a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/news/25/03/44079504/comparing-tesla-with-industry-competitors-in-automobiles-industry">Benzinga </a>analysis from early March highlighted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/news/25/03/44079504/comparing-tesla-with-industry-competitors-in-automobiles-industry">Tesla&#8217;s position</a> in the competitive automobile industry. As per the analysis, Tesla&#8217;s Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio of&nbsp;143.62 on that date&nbsp;was 12.33x&nbsp;higher than the industry average, indicating the stock was priced at a premium level according to the market sentiment. 
Amid massive protests against Tesla across the U.S., Wedbush analyst Dan Ives stays hopeful of the EV maker&#8217;s recovery. Ives predicts weaker deliveries for Q1 but says, "This continues to be a moment of truth for Musk to navigate this brand tornado crisis moment and get onto the other side of this dark chapter for Tesla with much better days ahead we see for the story.&#8221;
The company, known for its electric vehicles and autonomous driving software, delivered nearly 1.8 million vehicles globally in 2024. However, the company&#8217;s high valuation, despite significant losses, continues to be a point of contention among investors.
Tesla stock lost 3.5% to close at $263.55 on Friday.
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Elon Musk's Estranged Daughter Labels Tesla A 'Ponzi Scheme' Citing Stock's High P/E Ratio, Gets Called Out For 'No Evidence'

Ever since Elon Musk began his stint in the Donald Trump Administration as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), he and his businesses have dealt with significant blowback.
Tesla Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) brand has been impacted across key markets, resulting in a decline in sales and even outright <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44550250/elon-musks-father-says-tesla-vandalism-and-protests-are-just-free-publicity-claims-all-the-stocks-have-come-down-not-just-tesla">vandalism against the company</a> and its vehicles.
The company&#8217;s stock has taken a nosedive since December, nearly halving and destroying billions of dollars in shareholder value, with Musk alone taking a hit to the tune of $200 billion. Tesla was in such dire straits that President Donald Trump himself hosted an event for the company on the White House driveway.
SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44556198/tesla-bull-says-there-are-no-winners-with-trumps-auto-tariffs-calls-it-pure-chaos-for-global-supply-chains">Tesla Bull Says There Are &#8216;No Winners&#8217; With Trump&#8217;s Auto Tariffs, Calls It &#8216;Pure Chaos&#8217; For Global Supply Chains</a>
What Happened: While addressing a town hall event on Sunday, Musk said that his effort to cut the government down to size is &#8216;costing me a lot,&#8217; while adding that he was being pressured to stop doing this.
He finally went on to add that he thinks Tesla stock will do fine in the long run, and if anything, this is an opportunity for investors to buy the dip.
"Long term I think Tesla stock's going to do fine, so maybe it's a buying opportunity," Musk said.
Tesla has always been a polarizing stock, and this was long before its founder became so active in the public sphere. For years, there have been questions raised about its valuations, which are several times over legacy automotive companies, only for the stock to keep going up to prove naysayers wrong and short-sellers wrong.
Why It Matters: While we cannot take Musk&#8217;s words at face value, several leading analysts have since echoed the same, starting with Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), which believes that <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/morgan-stanleys-longtime-tesla-analyst-lowers-price-target-on-tesla-stock-but-retains-buy-rating-says-weak-near-term-expectations-are-not-/articleshow/119385388.cms#:~:text=Morgan%20Stanley%20analyst%20Adam%20Jonas,key%20drivers%20for%20future%20growth.">the pullback is a buying opportunity</a> and that they expect Tesla shares to reach $800 from current levels, referring to it as an embodied AI compounder.
Adding to this is prominent Tesla bull, Ron Baron, who emphasizes the launch of the company&#8217;s robotaxis as the key catalyst to turn the stock around.
Time and time again, Tesla has proven naysayers and short-sellers wrong, and chances are that it might just do it again despite its souring public and brand perceptions.
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DOGE Blowback Aside, Elon Musk Thinks Tesla Stock Is Going To Do Fine: 'It's A Buying Opportunity'

Stifel analyst Stephen Gengaro maintains Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $474 to $455.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Tesla, Lowers Price Target to $455

On Sunday, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/03/44555540/elon-musk-sparks-legal-showdown-with-1-million-voter-payouts-in-wisconsin-defying-court-battle">during a rally in Green Bay</a>, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk stepped on stage wearing a giant yellow cheese hat.
What Happened: The hat was a nod to Wisconsin's dairy farmers and Packers&#8217; pride. Musk tossed the signed accessory into a cheering crowd.
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Within minutes, clips and screenshots flooded social media.
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"Elon making an appearance with a cheese hat," one user wrote on X. "Somehow, I think the internet is going to break, and everyone will post about it. I had to make fun of it."
Another user shared a meme-worthy comparison between Musk and Cardinal Timothy Dolan, both spotted in cheesehead hats, asking: "Who Wears the Cheese Hat Better? Cardinal Dolan? Elon Musk?"
Others were simply jealous. "Not going to lie, I want this cheese hat," one person tweeted, while another chimed in with, "How much is a signed cheese hat worth? Any guesses?"
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Why It Matters: The hat toss came during a controversial rally where Musk handed out two $1 million checks to Wisconsin voters amid a heated Supreme Court election.
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, a Democrat, filed a lawsuit to prevent the distribution, claiming it breached state laws that forbid offering gifts in return for votes. In response, Musk's legal team argued that Kaul was infringing on Musk's political expression and restricting his First Amendment rights.
This Wisconsin election has set a record as the costliest judicial race in U.S. history and has emerged as a key political battleground.
While political analysts debate legality, the cheese hat is winning the internet.
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Politics

Elon Musk's Cheese Hat Stunt Steals Spotlight At Controversial Wisconsin Rally

Figure AI CEO Brett Adcock emphasizes Nvidia Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) crucial role in the development of advanced humanoid robots, positioning the chipmaker as essential to the emerging sector amid competition with Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
What Happened: &#8220;We use Nvidia in two ways today. We use both for training new models that we do quite a lot now and for on-board inference,&#8221; Adcock said during an early March interview with Amit Kukreja. &#8220;We need some sort of way to command actions out of the robot&#8230; I think they&#8217;re great. [Nvidia CEO] Jensen Huang is a great guy and the team has been supportive.&#8221;
Adcock&#8217;s company has made remarkable progress since its founding less than three years ago, developing two versions of its humanoid robots and creating a foundation model called Helix AI designed to reason like humans. According to Reuters, the company recently reached a valuation of $39.5 billion and has begun shipping robots to commercial customers.
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&mdash; amit (@amitisinvesting) <a href="https://twitter.com/amitisinvesting/status/1895891287166812262?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Figure AI recently secured $675 million in funding from investors including Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), OpenAI, and Jeff Bezos. This investment prompted Tesla CEO Elon Musk to respond with &#8220;Bring it on&#8221; via social media, pitching Tesla&#8217;s Optimus humanoid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37416207/elon-musk-says-bring-it-on-to-openai-microsoft-and-bezos-675m-humanoid-robot-venture-pitches-teslas">robot as a direct competitor</a>.
Tesla&#8217;s Optimus has been in development for two years. During Tesla&#8217;s second quarter of 2023 earnings call, Musk predicted the robot would become capable enough to perform &#8220;something useful&#8221; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/07/33296666/elon-musk-says-1st-optimus-bot-set-to-walk-by-november-with-in-house-actuators">in Tesla factories in 2024</a>.
Adcock believes Figure AI has advantages in vertical integration, suggesting that successful humanoid robots require tight coordination between hardware and AI.
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Nvidia GPUs Power Jeff Bezos-Backed Figure AI As It Competes With Elon Musk's Tesla In Humanoid Robotics

Leading analysts are not mincing their words for US President Donald Trump&#8217;s new 25% tariff on all imported cars and car parts.
While the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44554008/wall-street-on-edge-futures-slide-ahead-of-trumps-liberation-day-tariff-shock">markets have made their stance clear on this</a>, with the S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq, and the Dow witnessing consecutive weekly declines, there is reason to believe that the new global trade paradigm will be considerably worse than what most people anticipate. 
What Happened: Wedbush Securities <a href="https://www.wsj.com/opinion/donald-trump-auto-tariffs-general-motors-usmca-e7d72e04">likens it to an &#8216;armageddon&#8217; for the auto industry</a> and its ancillaries, warning that there are &#8216;No Winners&#8217; with such tariffs, which only serve to increase costs and complexities for the entire industry.
They further go on to add that the only outcome is &#8216;pure chaos&#8217; as auto giants will have to scramble to reorganize their supply chains, which have been several decades in the making, and no matter what, consumers will have to pay $10,000 to $15,000 more when buying a new car.
It is estimated that Trump&#8217;s &#8216;untenable&#8217; tariffs on the auto industry will lead to an additional burden worth over $100 billion, which will not spare anyone. Even Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) will be hit hard since there are no automakers with completely domestic supply chains. Tesla CEO Elon Musk had earlier said that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44507598/elon-musk-warns-of-significant-impact-on-tesla-due-to-trumps-auto-tariffs-the-cost-impact-is-not-trivial">tariff&#8217;s impact on Tesla</a> is &#8216;significant.&#8217;
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">US Manufacturing Resurgence A Pipe Dream</h4>
While the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44552465/trump-unfazed-by-potential-auto-price-hikes-amid-new-tariffs-i-couldnt-care-less">US President remains undeterred in the face of market setbacks</a> and continues to pursue his dream of a manufacturing resurgence in the US, most experts and analysts call this a pipe dream. 
Wedbush states that bringing auto manufacturing back to the US could take several years to materialize, and during this period, consumers, automakers, parts manufacturing, and the hundreds of thousands of employees in the ancillary industries will feel the pain until then.
This entire tariff-based trade policy ignores the complexity of global value chains, especially in the automotive industry. Just because there are tariffs in place does not mean that complex parts and solutions will automatically be made in the US, especially when there are complicated IP laws to consider. 
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Tesla Bull Says There Are 'No Winners' With Trump's Auto Tariffs, Calls It 'Pure Chaos' For Global Supply Chains

Prominent investor Chamath Palihapitiya suggested that recent vandalism against Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) represents a coordinated campaign to pressure CEO Elon Musk regarding his work with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), amid mounting concerns from both owners and analysts about the company&#8217;s direction.
What Happened: &#8220;After watching the Fox interview with the DOGE team, it&#8217;s clear to me that the domestic terrorism against Tesla isn&#8217;t bottoms-up vandalism. It&#8217;s an organized effort to pressure Elon to walk away from DOGE,&#8221; Palihapitiya wrote on X, referring to Musk&#8217;s role in the Department of Government Efficiency.
Palihapitiya claimed &#8220;monied interests&#8221; who have &#8220;benefited for decades from organized &#8216;leakage&#8217; from the government&#8221; are behind the attacks, suggesting the United States Department of Justice could uncover this by &#8220;arresting the protestors, making them roll and following the money.&#8221;
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&mdash; Chamath Palihapitiya (@chamath) <a href="https://twitter.com/chamath/status/1906037828397728164?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
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His comments follow multiple reported incidents, including arson at charging stations near Boston, gunshots at a Portland dealership, and attacks on Cybertrucks in Seattle. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and House subcommittee members have called for a Federal Bureau of Investigation investigation into these incidents, questioning potential ties to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44295318/marjorie-taylor-greene-demands-fbi-doj-probe-into-organized-attacks-on-teslaquestions-possible-democrat-ngo-ties">Democrat-leaning organizations</a>.
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Why It Matters: Tesla owners have expressed growing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44411282/tesla-owners-call-on-elon-musk-for-advanced-security-features-amid-rising-vandalism-there-definitely-is-fear-right-now">fears about vehicle security</a>. &#8220;I really hope Tesla is working on some sort of defensive measures,&#8221; said Tesla owner and investor Sawyer Merritt, as reported by Fortune. John Stringer, President of the Tesla Owners Silicon Valley club, added: &#8220;Within the community, there definitely is fear right now.&#8221;
Attorney General Pam Bondi has characterized the vandalism as &#8220;domestic terrorism,&#8221; while the FBI investigates multiple incidents, including Tesla vehicles being shot at and set ablaze in Las Vegas.
Meanwhile, Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives has urged Musk to formally reaffirm his commitment to Tesla and outline a clear <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44295318/marjorie-taylor-greene-demands-fbi-doj-probe-into-organized-attacks-on-teslaquestions-possible-democrat-ngo-ties">roadmap for new vehicle launches</a>, calling the current situation &#8220;unsustainable&#8221; for shareholders. Tesla&#8217;s stock has declined approximately 45% since December, with the company reporting its first annual sales decline in 2024.
Tesla lacks a strong valuation metric and short- to medium-term price trend on Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings. However, the stock maintains a positive long-term price trend. For deeper insights, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">sign up for Benzinga Edge</a>.
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Chamath Palihapitiya Says Tesla Attacks Part Of 'Organized Effort' Against Elon Musk's DOGE Role

Billionaire and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk has distributed $1 million checks to Wisconsin voters after the state supreme court declined to intervene in a legal challenge to the giveaway.
What Happened: At a Sunday rally, Musk handed out two $1 million checks to voters who had signed a petition opposing &#8220;activist&#8221; judges, declaring &#8220;we just want judges to be judges.&#8221; This occurred ahead of Tuesday&#8217;s hotly contested Wisconsin Supreme Court election.
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, a Democrat, had sued to block the distribution, arguing it violated state laws prohibiting gifts in exchange for votes, <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd7v3jj5xy9o">according</a> to the BBC. Musk&#8217;s legal team countered that Kaul was &#8220;restraining Mr. Musk&#8217;s political speech and curtailing his First Amendment rights.&#8221;
The Wisconsin race has become the most expensive judicial election in American history and a critical political flashpoint.
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Why It Matters: This continues Musk&#8217;s pattern of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/10/41491351/elon-musk-pledges-1-million-to-petition-supporters-daily-experts-question-legal-boundaries">controversial voter incentives</a>. In October, he announced a program offering $1 million daily to registered voters in battleground states, including Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Georgia, who signed his America PAC petition supporting First and Second Amendment rights.
Election law experts raised <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/10/41491351/elon-musk-pledges-1-million-to-petition-supporters-daily-experts-question-legal-boundaries">serious concerns about these initiatives</a>. Richard Hasen, director of UCLA&#8217;s Safeguarding Democracy Project, told The Associated Press, &#8220;The only people eligible to participate in this giveaway are the people who are registered to vote. And that makes it illegal.&#8221;
Musk, a prominent supporter of President Donald Trump, has reportedly invested millions in the 2024 election cycle, with his voter incentive programs particularly targeting swing states <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43582376/not-a-bad-return-on-his-investment-bernie-sanders-says-elon-musk-spent-277-million-to-elect-trump-and-made-154-billion-since-election-day">critical to the presidential race</a>.
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Elon Musk Sparks Legal Showdown With $1 Million Voter Payouts In Wisconsin, Defying Court Battle

Pierre Ferragu, an analyst at New Street Research, long-time Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) advocate, and Grok investor, believes that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44549314/elon-musk-acquires-his-own-social-media-platform-x-through-xai-in-33-billion-deal-says-combined-entity-now-worth-80-billion">$113 billion market cap</a> of Elon Musk's latest merger will soon seem modest.
What Happened: Ferragu reacted positively to the news that Musk is merging xAI with his social media platform X in a deal valuing the combined entity at $113 billion.
"Oh yes. The global town square is taking a massive step up," Ferragu said X, adding that the $113 billion valuation "will look tiny in a few years," highlighting his bullish outlook on the growth potential of the merged companies.&nbsp;
"So much potential," he said, while also noting, "I am biased, do your own research."
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Why It Matters: The all-stock deal combines xAI, which Musk launched to rival ChatGPT-parent OpenAI, with X, formerly Twitter, which he acquired for<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/03/44404525/elon-musk-paid-high-price-for-twitter-but-after-years-of-declining-value-x-is-once-again-wor"> $44 billion in October 2022</a>.&nbsp;
Musk said the merger will unify "data, models, compute, distribution and talent" under a new holding company, xAI Holdings Corp. The move values xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion.
Musk has a history of merging his own companies. In 2016, he leveraged Tesla stock to acquire SolarCity, his solar energy venture.
His other privately held enterprises include SpaceX, which focuses on rocket technology; Neuralink, a company developing brain-implant chips; and The Boring Company, specializing in tunnel construction.
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Tesla Bull Pierre Ferragu Predicts $113 Billion Combined Market Cap Of Elon Musk's AI Startup xAI And X Will Look 'Tiny' In Few Years: 'So Much Potential'

The political activities of Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and SpaceX, have led to a significant backlash, causing a decline in Tesla&#8217;s sales and triggering protests against the company.
What Happened: Musk has been actively participating in politics, endorsing President Donald Trump&#8216;s reelection campaign and serving as a key advisor to the US leader.
As per the report <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-elon-musk-backlash-warren-buffett-politics-trump-spacex-government-2025-3">by </a>Insider, this political involvement has resulted in boycotts, protests, and even vandalism against Tesla. Musk expressed his surprise at the violent reactions, stating in a post, &#8220;Tesla just makes electric cars and has done nothing to deserve these evil attacks.&#8221;
In contrast,&nbsp;Warren Buffett, CEO of&nbsp;Berkshire Hathaway&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>), has steered clear of political involvement to avoid potential backlash against his companies. Buffett, who previously supported Democrats, has since retreated, stating he doesn&#8217;t want his employees and shareholders&nbsp;to &#8220;pay the price&#8221; for&nbsp;his political commentary.
However, experts like Sean Lux, an associate professor at Texas Tech University&#8217;s Rawls College of Business, argue that Musk and Buffett have different goals that shape their political strategies. For Musk, his ultimate mission is to reach Mars, and the US government could be a &#8220;tremendous catalyst or impediment&#8221; to those efforts.
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Despite the backlash, Musk&#8217;s political involvement has had some benefits, such as&nbsp;the Federal Communications Commission&#8217;s recent&nbsp;decision to allow SpaceX&#8217;s Starlink&nbsp;unit to offer direct-to-cell satellite&nbsp;service.
However, the negative impact on Tesla is significant. New Tesla registrations in the US fell 11% in January, and shares are down 45% from their December high. Steven Callander, a professor of political economy at Stanford Graduate School of Business, said the &#8220;real cost to Tesla will be the lost sales and the brand damage.&#8221;
Why It Matters: Musk&#8217;s political activities and the subsequent backlash highlight the potential risks for CEOs who choose to engage in politics. The impact on Tesla&#8217;s sales and brand image underscores the potential consequences of such involvement. 
While Musk&#8217;s political activities may be driven by his larger mission of reaching Mars, the negative repercussions on Tesla&#8217;s business cannot be overlooked. 
This situation serves as a reminder for other CEOs to carefully consider the potential impact of their political involvement on their companies.
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Why Elon Musk May Regret Ignoring Warren Buffett's Political Strategy

The past week in the world of business and finance was nothing short of eventful. From the FBI stepping in to address violent protests against&nbsp;Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) to&nbsp;Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>)&nbsp;making strategic moves in the EV sector, there was no shortage of headlines. Here&#8217;s a quick recap of the top stories.
FBI Steps Up Against Tesla Protests
In response to escalating violent attacks involving Tesla, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has initiated a new task force. FBI Director Kash Patel, who labeled the attacks as &#8220;domestic terrorism,&#8221; addressed the issue on social media.
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Rivian&#8217;s Micromobility Spin-Off
Rivian Automotive announced the spin-off of its micromobility business into a new entity, Also, Inc. The news was well-received by the market, with Rivian&#8217;s shares experiencing a boost post-announcement.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/03/44494216/rivian-doubles-down-on-ev-innovation-with-micromobility-spin-off-stock-gains">Read the full article here.</a>
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Experts Dispute Tesla Vandalism Claims
Claims by Elon Musk and Donald Trump that recent attacks on Tesla properties are part of a coordinated effort have been dismissed by law enforcement agencies and experts. A report by NBC News revealed no evidence of such coordinated efforts.
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Ford&#8217;s Manual Shift in EVs
Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>)&nbsp;has filed a patent for a manual shift in electric vehicles, sparking conversations in the EV sector. The company has a history of filing patents for its electric vehicles and technology.
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Waymo&#8217;s Parking Fines
Alphabet&#8216;s Waymo autonomous vehicles have racked up fines totaling $65,065 in San Francisco for traffic violations, including obstructing traffic and parking in restricted zones.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44530904/waymos-robotaxis-rack-up-600-parking-tickets-65000-in-fines-in-just-san-francisco-in-2024">Read the full article here.</a>
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FBI Targets Tesla Protests, Rivian's Micromobility Spin-Off, And Waymo's Parking Fines: This Week In Mobility

Knowing which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44376666/high-yield-dividend-investor-making-12900-per-year-names-10-favorite-stocks-took-me-almost-3-years-to-get-to-this-point">stocks</a> to hold for the long term and which to sell before they drag down your portfolio is a challenge every investor faces at least once in their journey.
Some swear by the &#8220;buy and hold&#8221; strategy, while others advocate for constant rebalancing of a portfolio to mitigate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44476778/author-says-dave-ramsey-is-completely-ignorant-of-sequence-of-returns-risk-questions-whether-1-million-is-really-enough-for-retirement">risk</a>. The issue becomes even more pronounced when a portfolio is heavily condensed in high-growth but volatile sectors like technology.
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One such investor recently took to Reddit to seek advice on his $14,228 portfolio, which includes tech giants like Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)​, Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>, GOOG)), and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), alongside ETFs like Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), and even some crypto-linked stocks like Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) and MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>).
The poster is considering adding Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) to his portfolio but is unsure if now is the right time. He&#8217;s also wondering whether to keep high-risk stocks like TSLA, COIN, and MSTR or shift to more stable assets and how to diversify his portfolio further.
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The Reddit community has come forward with plenty of advice in the comments; let&#8217;s see what they say.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hold or Sell? Investor With $14,000 Tech-Heavy Portfolio Ponders Diversification–Reddit Advises Him</h2>
Diversify into Other Sectors or Broader ETFs
Many Redditors indicated that the investor&#8217;s portfolio is way too concentrated in tech, which increases risk. Instead, they suggested reducing individual stock holdings and adding ETFs to gain exposure to other sectors.
&#8220;I am sure you know this, but VOO/QQQ includes all of the individual companies that you have the majority of your portfolio invested in,&#8221; a comment says.
Advising the poster to diversify his portfolio, one Redditor suggested choosing either VOO or QQQ, but not both.
&#8220;You own good companies! Personally, I would choose one of the two VOO/QQQ not both, but that&#8217;s just me and is not really a big deal&#8230; Other than that, I like everything else; I think I own all of them, except COIN. Look into buying other sectors, you are too heavily concentrated on tech.&#8221;
A commenter advised the poster to add a broad-market ETF to reduce complexity and risk.
&#8220;Too complex for this volume, many duplicates and missing diversification. Just do VOO or an [MSCI (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msci#NYSE">MSCI</a>)] world index and that's it,&#8221; he wrote.
&#8220;VOO and QQQ are redundant and lend even more weight to the Mag 7. COIN, MSTR, TSLA, and NVDA are no-go long-term, I think. Try to add something more stable like [Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rtx#NYSE">RTX</a>)], [UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/unh#NYSE">UNH</a>)], or [The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ko#NYSE">KO</a>)],&#8221; a user suggested.
A Redditor recommended the investor add a mix of ETFs and stable dividend-paying stocks to improve the portfolio&#8217;s resilience.
&#8220;Continue with VOO, [Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qqqm#NASDAQ">QQQM</a>)] only, and get some solid plays added from now on, diversify a bit. Can stick with ETFs or index, defense, utilities, energy, health care, precious metals, [Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B)], with the trade war, you need stuff that can survive. Look for some balance now with solid legacy names with dividends,&#8221; he wrote.
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Sell TSLA, COIN, and MSTR
The poster&#8217;s most controversial holdings were TSLA, COIN, and MSTR, and some commenters argued that he should get rid of them since they&#8217;re too risky for a 10-year hold.
&#8220;Sell the TSLA and take the win; it's overvalued dramatically,&#8221; a comment reads.
&#8220;I'd scrub TSLA and MSTR and put it in VOO or QQQ. Tesla's valuation is and has been insane forever, even after the sell-off. The fundamentals are just awful for its valuation. And that's not even dipping into political stuff. Plus, it's already a decent weight in VOO anyway. And MSTR is straight-up junk,&#8221; a Redditor said.
This user also suggested selling the three stocks, saying, &#8220;I would personally remove MSTR, COIN, and TSLA and buy more of QQQ/VOO.&#8221;
&#8220;Get rid of TSLA before it wrecks your portfolio!&#8221; another comment reads.
One Redditor shared he would never hold MSTR for the long term, and suggested HOOD instead of COIN.
&#8220;No way I would hold MSTR for 10 years. You are playing crypto with COIN; in my opinion, HOOD is the better bet now that they are getting into the higher-margin gambling business. If you want Bitcoin exposure, buy [iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ibit#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>)].
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Elon Musk's father, Errol Musk, is not losing sleep over protests and vandalism targeting Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>). In a recent <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWSloIuYNJ0">interview</a> on &#8220;The Andrew Eborn Show,&#8221; the elder Musk dismissed the backlash as good for business.
&#8220;Publicity. More publicity, free publicity,&#8221; he said. &#8220;You don&#8217;t have to go to the newspapers and pay £500,000 [$645,000] for adverts or anything like that. You&#8217;re getting [publicity] all the time.&#8221;
Errol added that when critics resort to vandalism, the public ultimately remembers the brand. &#8220;If scumbags do things like that to you, you become the hero and they just remain scumbags. What people remember is the name Tesla.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stock Drop? &#8216;All the Stocks Have Come Down&#8217;</h2>
When asked about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44466839/more-bad-news-for-elon-musk-as-top-analyst-forecasts-stock-price-falling-by-as-much-as-50">Tesla's recent dip in stock price</a>, Errol downplayed the concern, calling it a natural part of market cycles.
&#8220;All the stocks have come down,&#8221; he said. &#8220;This is cyclical. People push their stocks. There are tricks of the trade, and everything is moving the stocks up and down.&#8221;
He also claimed that Elon doesn't stress about stock prices. &#8220;As Elon says, he never looks at stocks,&#8221; Errol noted.
Errol brushed off the idea that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44466170/why-the-hate-and-violence-against-me-elon-musk-questions-backlash-says-hes-only-made-products-people-love-never-physically-hurt-anyone">Elon takes criticism personally</a>, saying it&#8217;s all part of being in the spotlight. &#8220;Being attacked or being lauded, it&#8217;s sort of the same coin, just different sides,&#8221; he said. &#8220;The whole thing in life is to be noticed.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Privilege, Politics, and Petrol</h2>
Errol has been more visible in the media lately, offering up stories about Elon's childhood and family dynamics. In a separate interview with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5WyTw0oXDs">Vlad TV</a>, he said <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44420385/they-werent-like-other-kids-errol-musk-says-elon-and-his-siblings-only-rode-in-rolls-royce-cars-flew-private-and-skied-in-europe">Elon and his siblings &#8220;only rode in Rolls-Royce cars&#8221;</a> and learned to ski in Europe before the age of 10. &#8220;They weren&#8217;t like other kids,&#8221; he said.
He also shared that the Musk family has a foundation that supports relatives financially, including his ex-wife. When Errol faced steep medical bills, Elon and Kimbal Musk stepped in to help.
Elon even <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43771853/elon-musk-didnt-always-get-along-with-his-fatherbut-last-year-he-bought-him-a-luxury-car-that-wasnt-a-tesla">bought him a Bentley Flying Spur</a>. Although the original idea was to send a Tesla, Errol turned it down due to South Africa&#8217;s limited infrastructure for electric vehicles.
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Despite their rocky relationship—Elon has publicly called his father a &#8220;terrible human being&#8221;—Errol said things aren't as bad as they seem. He claimed Elon recently asked about his memecoin venture, Musk It, and invited him to the launch of Starship.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">&#8216;Just Tell Him To Get Lost&#8217;</h2>
In an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omwLYoAUg18">interview</a> with the U.K&#8217;s LBC Radio, Errol also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44438884/elon-musks-father-says-people-dont-have-to-listen-to-what-elon-says-just-tell-him-to-get-lost">addressed the controversy around Elon's outspoken opinions</a>, especially about the U.K.
&#8220;People don&#8217;t have to listen to what he says,&#8221; Errol said. &#8220;Just tell him to get lost.&#8221;
He acknowledged that Elon's status as a billionaire might give his words more weight, but emphasized that many people are saying similar things. &#8220;Hundreds of thousands of people are tweeting the same things or saying the same things as he is,&#8221; he said.&nbsp;
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