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Musk Faces Investor Doubts Amid Tesla's Profit Plunge

5/27/2025

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Elon Musk candidly addressed his track record of unmet promises about Tesla's self-driving tech during a recent earnings call. Despite a staggering 71% profit drop and dwindling car sales, he boldly asserted that Tesla is on the path to becoming a robotics powerhouse. However, his history of over-optimistic predictions has left investors questioning his vision.

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Elon Musk candidly addressed his track record of unmet promises about Tesla's self-driving tech during a recent earnings call. Despite a staggering 71% profit drop and dwindling car sales, he boldly asserted that Tesla is on the path to becoming a robotics powerhouse. However, his history of over-optimistic predictions has left investors questioning his vision.