TSLA Tesla delivered 358,000 vehicles in Q1 missing analyst expectations. The $1.4T EV maker posted its slowest growth in years raising questions about demand. Short interest held at just 2.1% of free float showing bears remained skeptical but not aggressive.
Michael Saylor outlined his vision for autonomous vehicles today calling self-driving technology a "perfect product." The MSTR MicroStrategy chairman highlighted GOOGL Alphabet and Tesla as leaders in the space. BIDU Baidu and RIVN Rivian also drew mention as autonomous plays.
Rivian faced pressure from Tesla's delivery miss. The $18.5B EV startup held 18.3% short interest nearly nine times Tesla's level. Cost to borrow stayed below 0.5% despite elevated positioning.
Congressional tax proposals targeted tech billionaires today. Representatives Pramila Jayapal and Elizabeth Warren pushed plans to increase rates on executives like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. META Meta Platforms and JPMorgan appeared in related coverage.
ORCL Oracle surfaced in Iran war updates as tensions escalated. The $418B software giant held minimal 1.8% short interest. Middle East conflict continued driving energy markets with oil crossing $100.
EV delivery data disappointed yet autonomous driving rhetoric intensified.
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