Tesla stock slips into earnings as traders brace for a sharp post-results swing
Tesla shares closed down 0.6% at $432.56 Tuesday ahead of its quarterly earnings report due Wednesday. European data showed Tesla registrations fell 20.2% in December, while rival BYD surged. Analysts expect fourth-quarter revenue to decline about 4%, with profit margins under pressure. Options markets signal traders are bracing for a sharp move in the stock this week.