Flagging sales and Elon Musk's political activities are rocking Tesla's value

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  Elon Musk's politics are hurting Tesla, 85% say in investor survey

  More than eight out of every 10 respondents to a Morgan Stanley survey believe Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s controversial political activities are hurting his business.
  
  NBC News - 3d

• This could be Tesla’s next plan to recoup China market share

  Tesla has lost share to Chinese competitors, while Elon Musk’s political activities have led to steep declines in Tesla sales in Europe.
  
  MarketWatch - 1d
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  What’s Driving Tesla’s Woes?

  As Tesla faces a global sales slump, and with shares down for the seventh consecutive week, could Elon Musk's antics really be to blame?
  
  Wired - Mar. 8
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  Tesla facilities face wave of attacks as Elon Musk delves into politics

  As Elon Musk attempts to drastically cut the federal workforce and delves further into the corridors of American power, the Tesla CEO's electric carmaker facilities have come under fire — literally.
  
  NBC News - Mar. 8
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  Tesla Stocks Tumble as Elon Musk’s Political Role Grows More Divisive

  The automaker’s shares soared after Election Day as Elon Musk took a high-profile role as a Trump adviser. Now those gains have evaporated.
  
  The New York Times - 3d

• Trump just bought a Tesla, but many other owners are selling their Musk-made EVs. What’s going on?

  There are nearly 14,000 used Teslas for sale nationwide this week in a market complicated by politics.
  
  MarketWatch - 2d
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  Tesla stock is falling because Elon Musk’s stock is falling

  The company is valued more as a moonshot rather than a carmaker
  
  Financial Times - 4d
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  ‘Major brand worries’: Just how toxic is Elon Musk for Tesla?

  With sales down and electric vehicle rivals catching up, the rightwing politico’s brand is driving into a storm. Globally renowned brands would not, ordinarily, want to be associated with Germany’s ...
  
  The Guardian - Mar. 8

• Tesla investor survey shows 85% believe Elon Musk's politics are having 'negative' or 'extremely negative' impact on company

  The poll is the latest sign of mounting frustration with the billionaire entrepreneur as he's become a rising politic figure.
  
  CNBC - 3d

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