Tesla Inc. shares have nearly doubled in value since the last time the company reported earnings— a set-up that usually spells high expectations for upcoming results. But its car-selling business has become a sideshow to Elon Musk’s political prominence.

Tesla Inc. fleshed out plans to launch a robotaxi business Elon Musk is counting on to help usher in next phase of growth, after the company posted quarterly earnings that missed estimates.

Since it’s been making electric vehicles, Tesla Inc. has raked in almost $12 billion straight from the coffers of its competitors. If Donald Trump gets his way, that revenue stream won’t flow quite as quickly the next few years.

This story incorporates reporting from NBC New York, Bloomberg on MSN.com and https//beincrypto.com.Tesla recently reported a $600 million profit from its Bitcoin holdings. The gain is attributed to a change in digital asset accounting rules.

Bloomberg's Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec discuss the latest Big Tech earnings featuring Tesla, Meta and Microsoft. They speak with: Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Technology Analyst Mandeep Singh Bloomberg Technology Co-Host Caroline Hyde James Cakmak,

Tesla said plans to sell more affordable vehicles remain on track, with production set to start in the first half of this year.

Tesla’s upcoming fourth quarter earnings report, slated for release on Wednesday after the bell, comes at a time where investors are looking for a new catalyst to jumpstart the stock.

Tesla Inc.’s holdings of Bitcoin gave its latest quarterly results a boost, courtesy of new accounting rules for digital assets.

Tesla's fourth-quarter earnings missed Wall Street's estimates, but the stock rose on 2025 guidance and plans for robotaxi rides to begin in June.

Coverage and analysis of electric vehicle maker Tesla's fourth-quarter financial results, Q&A call, and the stock's reaction.

Tesla touted a record quarter in terms of vehicle and battery sales. Somehow that translated to the opposite for its financials.