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While traditional analysts often claim they do not weigh market sentiment heavily in their assessments, Ives openly admits that sentiment impacts his projections. For example, during Elon Musk’s Twitter controversies, Ives noted that negative sentiment led to lower Tesla price targets, irrespective of the company's fundamental metrics. This transparency highlights the subtle yet influential role of investor perception in shaping stock valuation, even among seasoned analysts.