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IT'S HERE... (Tesla Stock)
Overall Thesis
The host believes Treasury bonds have probably bottomed and yields have peaked, potentially allowing a broader stock market rally as severely weak market breadth recovers. Tesla could benefit from lower yields and a breakout above technical resistance, while energy storage matters more to its investment case than near-term vehicle deliveries.
Narratives
TSLATeslaTesla is showing relative strength and following through after a bounce from its 50-day moving average, but it still faces multiple resistance levels. The host sees potential for stronger upside after a breakout above the 200-day moving average, supported by lower Treasury yields, and emphasizes energy storage over vehicle deliveries.
Key Arguments
- Tesla rose approximately 1% while many other stocks were weak.
- The stock followed through after bouncing from its 50-day moving average.
- Energy storage deployments are more closely connected to AI demand and are described as an important source of profitability.
- Lower Treasury yields could support Tesla as a high-beta technology stock.
- Vehicle delivery results may affect near-term trading but are described as having limited importance to the long-term investment case.
Risks acknowledged
- The stock must clear several moving averages and a trend line.
- Treasury yields probably need to fall substantially before stronger upside can occur.
- Tesla is not directly capturing current AI spending in the same way as semiconductor companies.
- Investors are waiting for delivery results and the next move in Treasury yields.
Predictions (1)
The host believes TLT has probably bottomed and Treasury yields have peaked as Treasury buybacks begin easing selling pressure. He expects attractive yields to draw buyers once downward bond momentum stops, potentially supporting a broader equity rally.
Key Arguments
- Treasury yields declined during the initial Treasury buyback.
- Further Treasury buybacks are expected around upcoming auctions.
- Yields around 5.3% are described as attractive to prospective bond buyers.
- The recent three-month annualized PCE reading is described as consistent with the Fed's 2% target.
- The host characterizes the bond selloff as a reverse short squeeze that should eventually reverse.
Risks acknowledged
- The observed yield decline is small relative to the recent increase.
- Buyer demand is expected after selling momentum slows or reverses.
- The inflation outlook depends on sustained data and uncertain geopolitical or productivity developments.
The host views exceptionally weak breadth and fearful sentiment as conditions that could precede a broad market recovery. He expects lagging stocks to catch up with technology leaders and reports that his own portfolio is positioned for upside.
Key Arguments
- Fewer than 21% of S&P stocks are described as trading above their 50-day moving average.
- Washed-out breadth has historically been associated with rebounds.
- Technology and communication services continue to support the index.
- Micron's earnings avoided a major disruption to the AI trade.
- Midterm election seasonality is described as turning bullish.
- Treasury buybacks and easing yields could support broader participation.
Risks acknowledged
- Most sectors are experiencing substantial selling.
- A correction or crash remains possible.
- Manufacturing price data were hotter than forecast.
- Rate hikes and further Middle East conflict remain risks.
Hedges & Caveats
- Tesla faces several moving averages and a trend line acting as resistance.
- More explosive Tesla upside probably requires Treasury yields to decline substantially.
- A stock market correction remains possible; the host retains buying power to buy a dip.
- Manufacturing prices were hotter than expected, and markets still price in rate hikes.
- The outlook for the Iran conflict remains uncertain.
- Sustained recent inflation readings would be necessary to reach 2% PCE over the stated nine-month period.
- The host says his positioning is not a recommendation or financial advice.