Should You Buy Tesla Stock Before April 22?

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock has moved in so many directions over the last few years, it's been hard to keep up. Between Jan. 1 and Oct. 31, 2024, Tesla's share price return was less than 1%. But following President Donald Trump's election victory on Nov. 5, Tesla stock kicked into another gear entirely -- rocketing more than 60% through December.Tesla CEO Elon Musk's close ties to the Trump administration were initially seen as a coveted asset -- one that would pave the way for Tesla's autonomous driving ambitions thanks to a looser regulatory environment. Unfortunately, the bullish narrative has reversed course and Tesla stock is now in a free fall of epic proportions. As of 12:20 p.m. ET on April 7, shares of Tesla were down by 44% on the year -- making it the worst-performing member of the "Magnificent Seven."Let's explore what is driving Tesla stock lower. More importantly, I'll detail what things investors should be keeping an eye on as the company's first-quarter earnings report looms on April 22.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool