Tesla's Stock Plunge Raises Questions About Its Future as an Automaker

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Tesla's shares have experienced a decline due to CEO Elon Musk's cautious tone on delivery expectations and manufacturing difficulties, as well as the company's Q3 financial report falling below analysts' expectations. Tesla's price cuts have also impacted its profit margins. A comparison of gross and operating margins with other automakers shows a decline for Tesla, which was previously known for its high profit margins. It remains to be seen if other manufacturers will show similar declines in their upcoming quarterly results.
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