Tesla Stock Daily Drive

July 05, 2025 • Finance

Hosted by Dusty

About This Episode

Generated finance podcast with host Dusty based on prompt: Daily stock movements for Tesla. Focus on the stock, but provide any important background information that is necessary.

Transcript

Welcome to "Tesla Stock Daily Drive" with your host, Dusty. Today, we’re diving into the latest happenings around Tesla and the wider market as the dust settles after the July 4th holiday break.

Let's start by painting the backdrop. On July 4, 2025, the U.S. financial markets, including the Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange, took a well-deserved breather in observance of Independence Day. But before leaving the trading floors, there was an early close on July 3, wrapping up at 1:00 p.m. ET. This break gave traders a chance to regroup, but of course, it also meant no trading activities for Tesla, leaving its last mark at $315.05, a slight drop from the previous day.

Speaking of Tesla, its final session before the holiday closed with numbers that kept some investors on edge. Starting at $316.78, shares dipped slightly but maintained a balance between $312 and just over $319. Trading volume was also notably lower, which is common during such periods, as many traders choose to sit it out.

Let’s rewind to July 2, when Tesla shared its Q2 vehicle delivery figures. They managed to deliver just over 384,000 units. While this was a 13.5% decline year-over-year, it was still a touch better than Wall Street's expectations, prompting a brief relief rally. For a time, shares jumped 4.4%, hitting $313.39, before easing back. However, as July 3 approached, that optimism waned with a general market consolidation ahead of the holiday weekend.

Now, let’s plug into the options and derivatives scene. Even with the holiday on the horizon, option traders were busy on July 3. Notably, there was significant activity in the July 320 puts, revealing a cautious sentiment amid a bearish tilt. Such movement often hints at market participants hedging or speculating on possible downturns.

Looking at broader patterns, holiday-related trading tends to shrink the liquidity pool, and July 3 was no exception. Volume was cut to nearly half compared to July 2, indicating a cautious stance. This reduced trading window can exaggerate price movements due to the thin order books.

Zooming out, Tesla faces a complicated landscape. While production numbers look decent, challenges from cheaper Chinese competitors and European market dynamics loom large. Additionally, there's continuous chatter about Elon Musk's ventures into robotaxis and Full Self-Driving technologies, which always draw attention—and not just from investors.

So, where do we steer from here? With markets reopening, eyes are set on July 7 for early indications. The big date though? July 23, when Tesla's Q2 earnings report drops. It’s during these earnings calls that we usually get a glimpse into upcoming strategies, guidance, and more insights that could sway Tesla's stock movement significantly.

Before I sign off today, remember to keep a close watch on pre-market and extended hours movements as these can be telling of the direction Tesla might take next.

Thanks for spending time with me today on "Tesla Stock Daily Drive." Remember, when the dust settles, only the truth remains. Until next time, stay savvy and keep your portfolios balanced.

Tesla Stock Daily Drive