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Tesla's Stock Rally Countered by Sales Declines and BYD's Expansion Plans

Amidst controversies and competition, Tesla's stock shows signs of recovery even as sales drop, with BYD eyeing significant growth in international markets.

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The adoption of this policy on a national level represents a clear escalation in the last few weeks, and it indicates that the conflict between Canada and the Trump administration is not going anywhere.
Tesla suffers fresh Canada blow
Newsweek·25d
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Still, Emarketer is not forecasting X’s advertising business to return to its pre-Musk form anytime soon.
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Tesla’s market share also fell to 9.6% last month, the lowest it has registered in February for five years.
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Still, the company’s sales outlook, among other problems, could make this rally short-lived.
Tesla’s stock is making a comeback. But it’s about to face a massive challenge | Business
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Despite Trump and his allies’ support for Tesla, it may not spur many more sales to conservatives, Shulman said, let alone enough to cancel out losses among liberals.
Conservatives embrace Tesla as liberals ditch Elon Musk
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But on Tuesday, the newspaper said there was likely a "benign explanation" for the difference and said the misunderstanding could be blamed on the "always difficult" task of "reconciling accrual-based accounts with cash accounts."
Musk Taunts Financial Times for Tesla 'Mea Culpa'
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For Democrats, it’s all about power and not about principle.
JASON CHAFFETZ: Why Democrats suddenly hate your electric vehicle
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BYD aims to double its sales outside China to over 800,000 cars in 2025 and will look to overcome tariffs by assembling cars locally.
BYD aims to double overseas sales to 800,000 in 2025, chairman tells analysts
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The goal is to free up GM's workforce in the plant to focus on carmaking.
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After the accusations were published Wednesday, other outlets pounced to spread the apparent anomaly and further damage Tesla.
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The automaker said last week that it’s new so-called Super e-Platform will allow cars that use the technology to achieve 400 kilometers (roughly 249 miles) of range with just five minutes of charging.
Chinese EV giant BYD outpaces Tesla with annual sales of more than $100 billion
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The Chinese automaker is officially a thorn in Tesla's side, and it's been on a hot streak in the last couple of years.
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The automaker has rapidly expanded its exports, though it has yet to try to sell in the U.S., where U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to raise tariffs on car imports.
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD reports 2024 revenue over $100B, topping Tesla’s sales
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Updated: Mar 26th, 2025, 1:47 PM ET

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Tesla's stock has risen for five consecutive days, recovering a quarter of losses, despite a 45% drop in sales in Europe and ongoing controversies surrounding CEO Elon Musk. Increased support from Republican circles contrasts with liberal buyers distancing themselves from the brand, leading to vandalism of Teslas across the U.S. Meanwhile, BYD aims to double its international sales in 2025 by setting up local assembly to circumvent tariffs, focusing on the UK, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. General Motors expands its AI partnership with Nvidia, aiming to enhance vehicle technology amidst fierce EV competition.

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Analysts maintain a bullish outlook on Tesla, predicting recovery despite recent sales declines and external controversies involving CEO Elon Musk, particularly regarding his political affiliations and their impact on consumer sentiment.
Competition from Chinese automakers like BYD is intensifying, with BYD reporting higher sales and revenue growth, highlighting a shift in the electric vehicle market landscape as it threatens Tesla's dominance.
While Tesla faces headwinds in Europe due to local competition and changing consumer preferences, analysts believe it can still capitalize on strong demand in other markets. Recent protests against Tesla and Musk's political activities, however, add complexity to its market position.

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