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Tesla stock suffers double-digit drop on carmaker’s worst day in years

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Tesla's stock price fell approximately 13.5% on Thursday, marking one of the largest single-day declines in the company's history. The automaker's market value has dropped about 27% over the year, driven by concerns over weaker-than-expected profits and significant spending on AI and robotics. Investors are increasingly worried about Tesla's capital expenditures and profitability outlook.

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Tesla stock fell about 13.5% in one day.

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The drop was caused by weak profits and high spending on AI and robotics.

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The drop was caused by weak profits and high spending on AI and robotics.

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  • Tesla stock fell about 13.5% in one day.
  • Market value lost about 27% over the year.

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<p>Elon Musk’s EV company lost a quarter of its value after revealing weak profits and high spending on AI and robotics</p><p><a href="https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Tesla+site%3Atheguardian.com lr= sca_esv=8c24cb2666462953 biw=1392 bih=730 ei=MJNiapuUHpGvp84P2NTs6QM ved=0ahUKEwib7LqT6umVAxWR18kDHVgqOz0Q4dUDCBA uact=5 oq=Tesla+site%3Atheguardian.com…

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The drop was caused by weak profits and high spending on AI and robotics.

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This is one of the biggest single-day market losses in Tesla's history.

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