Part 6/12:
This unrest has emboldened sentiment among retail investors, especially newer ones untested by bear markets. The overall mood is dark, reminiscent of prior lows seen in 2019, but this time, the negativity seems to be confined largely to retail investors rather than the broader market.
The Tesla Sentiment Meme: From Doom to Optimism
From the institutional side, sentiment appears to be gradually turning optimistic. Notable analysts like Adam Jonas from Morgan Stanley have recently increased Tesla's 12-month price target to around $330—a remarkable rebound from the 2019 era, when Morgan Stanley's bearish outlook was as low as 67 cents after stock splits.