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Earnings at Musk's Tesla fall as spending on research cuts into profit from selling cars

First publishedJul 22, 21:15 UTC
Last updatedJul 24, 01:21 UTC · 10m ago
11 outletArs Technica11 outletAxios11 outletMarketWatch11 outletThe Verge11 outletPBS NewsHour
Ars Technica7Sales were up at Tesla but so were costs and spendingOpen ↗Axios7Tesla's push into AI and robotics is proving costlyOpen ↗MarketWatch7Tesla sees a $200 billion wipeout as investors pan Musk’s plan to spend ‘as fast as we can’Open ↗The Verge6Tesla’s robotaxi promises are clashing with realityOpen ↗PBS NewsHour8Earnings at Musk's Tesla fall as spending on research cuts into profit from selling carsOpen ↗
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While the core car business had a solid quarter, Tesla is now focused on building out the infrastructure and AI software that underpins its robotaxis and robotics businesses, which Musk has said are the future of the company. And doing so requires a lot more spending.

Reported by 5 outlets — PBS NewsHour, MarketWatch, Axios, Ars Technica, The Verge. See all sources ↓

Read the full report at PBS NewsHour ↗

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What's the story?
While the core car business had a solid quarter, Tesla is now focused on building out the infrastructure and AI software that underpins its robotaxis and robotics businesses, which Musk has said are the future of the company. And doing so requires a lot more spending.
How widely is it covered?
5 outlets, average source rating 7.0/10.
When was it last updated?
10m ago.
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    Scouting report

    Tesla sees a $200 billion wipeout as investors pan Musk’s plan to spend ‘as fast as we can’

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    PBS NewsHour
    MarketWatch
    Ars Technica
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    Scouting report

    Tesla's push into AI and robotics is proving costly

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    Axios
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    3Coverage
    Scouting report

    Tesla’s robotaxi promises are clashing with reality

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    The Verge
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