The Brutal Truth About Tesla Stock ( I'm Less Bearish)

By Parkev Tatevosian, CFA – Apr 17, 2026 at 7:07PM ESTThe war in Iran and rising oil prices are likely to create increasing demand for EVs. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 14, 2026. The video was published on April 16, 2026. Read NextApr 17, 2026 •By Howard SmithStock Market Today, April 17: Tesla Rises Again to Break Losing StreakApr 17, 2026 •By Brett SchaferBuying the Dip on Tesla Stock?

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The Answer Might Surprise You.About the AuthorA Fool since 2019, and a graduate of Cal State LA with a B.S. in Finance and M.A. in Economics. Parkev is an adjunct professor of Finance and enjoys reading about financial and economic history. You'll often find him writing about stocks in the consumer goods and technology sectors.TMFParkevX@TMFParkevStocks MentionedTeslaNASDAQ: TSLA$400.41(+2.96%)+$11.51*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.