Part 4/10:
The Impact of Twitter Deal and Sector Performance
The NASDAQ 100's technology sector increased 4% since the Twitter deal closure—implying that Tesla’s stock should, in theory, mirror this upward movement if the Twitter acquisition negatively impacted the company. The fact that Tesla’s stock lagged behind indicates that other external factors are influencing investor sentiment.
Most of Tesla's year-to-date decline appears to stem from macroeconomic pressures rather than company fundamentals. From this perspective, Elon Musk's assertion of strong operational performance holds weight, especially considering the company's recent efforts to demonstrate operational mastery.