Story no.32National· United StatesOngoing·Plants, jobs and earnings +1·Notable· Several countries (2)·31 Oct → 2 Nov·5 facts · 8 art.

In late October 2026, Tesla exceeded 486,000 deliveries for the quarter and reduced its investment plan while steering its strategy toward AI and energy, against a backdrop of merger rumors with SpaceX. Wall Street analysts then estimated that the stock still had upside potential ahead of the Cybercab event. In early November, however, Tesla posted a quarterly loss larger than expected and missed its production targets, causing its stock to fall below $300. The automaker also saw its profit decline by 56%, in a context of price cuts in China where the rollout of autonomous driving remains awaited. An analysis highlighted the growing pressure on Tesla in China, between declining sales and local competition.