By Annika Masrani
Publication Date: 2025-11-18 15:51:00
Tesla stock (TSLA) saw a minor drop of 1.4% to $403.13 in early trading on Tuesday. This small move for the electric-vehicle maker is happening as the whole market, including the S&P 500 (SPX) and Dow, is trading lower. The feeling is that everyone is waiting for the upcoming earnings report from Nvidia (NVDA), the leader in artificial intelligence (AI) chips.
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This anticipation affects not just tech investors, but likely Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk as well. The report, due Wednesday evening, is widely seen as the key event that will set the direction for the entire stock market for the rest of the year.
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The high expectations for Nvidia show just how much AI technology now runs the stock market. Wall Street is looking for $54.8 billion in sales for the third quarter, a huge jump from $35.1 billion a year ago. Analysts also expect Nvidia to forecast future sales of $62.1 billion for the fourth quarter. This kind of explosive growth is what powers the AI computing that is turning companies like Tesla into an “AI investment.”
Driven by Musk, Tesla uses AI to teach its cars to drive themselves and its humanoid robots to complete real-world tasks. This AI connection is why Tesla’s performance is now heavily linked to the fate of the chip maker.
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