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Why the Tesla Stock Price Is Up 28% in Three Months

The Tesla stock price is up another 3.8% today (Monday) and has now climbed 38.7% in the last three months.

At today's high of $285.30, the Tesla Motors Inc. (Nasdaq: TSLA) stock price is very close to the all-time high of $291.42 it set in September 2014.

Here's why TSLA stock has been climbing and where we see it heading from here...

Tech investing

Key Reasons I'm Excited About Tech for the Second Half of 2015

I forecasted a good year for tech investing for my Strategic Tech Investor readers.

After the tepid first quarter – a 0.7% contraction in U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) – you might think I'd adjust my prediction.

On the contrary, over the following months, I've shown readers how the technology sector has led the market higher and driven the overall U.S. economy.

So far this year, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index is up 7%, more than four times better than the Standard & Poor's 500 Index's 1.64% gain.

Plus, as we move further into the year, it looks like that grim first quarter was a "blip" – not the start of trend.

With that in mind, let's take a closer look at what caused that blip.

And then I'll show you some numbers that prove we're already bouncing back - and that will boost your tech portfolio for the rest of this year...

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Tesla Stock Price Dips Today, How to Play TSLA Now

The Tesla stock price is down nearly 2% this morning a day after Tesla Motors Inc.'s (Nasdaq: TSLA) fifth annual shareholder meeting in Mountain View, Calif.

The biggest news from the shareholder meeting was the announcement that company CFO Deepak Ahuja will be retiring in 2015. He's been with the company since 2008.

But that was just one of the major updates provided at yesterday's meeting. Here are three other updates investors need to know now...

renewable energy market

Tesla's Disruptive New Plan to Power Your Home (Nasdaq: TSLA)

Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA) and another market leader are coming together in California to tackle the solar power industry's biggest roadblock.

And half a world away, an entire country has announced a major push to provide 15% of its electricity needs from renewables in just a few short years – starting with solar power.

Here's the scoop on the impending solar power boom...

Earnings

Tesla Earnings Preview: What to Watch for Today

The Tesla earnings report will be delivered after the bell today (Thursday) and analysts are expecting Tesla Motors Inc. (Nasdaq: TSLA) to report earnings per share (EPS) of $0.04 on revenue of $810.6 million.

Those EPS estimates show a stark decline from last year's EPS of $0.20, but the revenue estimate does show projected growth of nearly 47% from last year. Tesla has beaten earnings estimates for four consecutive quarters and by an average of nearly 76%.

While the initial focus from the Tesla earnings report will be on EPS and revenue, there is much more that investors and analysts will be focusing on…

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The Tesla Gigafactory Has a New Investor

New details about the Tesla Gigafactory were released today (Thursday) when Panasonic Corp. announced that it will be investing in Tesla Motors Inc.'s (Nasdaq: TSLA) new production plant.

TSLA stock opened up slightly following the news.

The new factory is expected to revolutionize lithium-ion battery production and increase Tesla’s output dramatically. Here’s what that would mean for TSLA stock…

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Why Tesla Stock (Nasdaq: TSLA) Is Up Today and How to Play It

Tesla Motors Inc. (Nasdaq: TSLA) announced today (Wednesday) that it will be halting the production of its Model S sedans for two weeks so that it can upgrade its Fremont, Calif., factory and begin manufacturing its second line of vehicles: the Model X. Tesla stock rose 2% on the news in morning trading.

Here’s how we’re playing TSLA in the short-term and the long-term…

Hot Stocks

What to Do with TWTR, LNKD, and TSLA Stock as Momentum Plays Get Crushed

Momentum plays like Twitter Inc. (Nasdaq: TWTR), LinkedIn Corp. (NYSE: LNKD), and Tesla Motors Co. (Nasdaq: TSLA) stock had great runs at the end of 2013, but pulled back in March and April 2014.

These stocks have been extremely volatile lately, which according to Money Morning's Capital Wave Strategist Shah Gilani, is a sign of skittishness from investors.

Gilani appeared on FOX Business' "Varney & Co." yesterday (Wednesday) and told investors the best way to play these momentum stocks now. Take a look before these stocks make a big move… again.

Gilani appeared on FOX Business' "Varney & Co." yesterday (Wednesday) and told investors the best way to play these momentum stocks now. Take a look before these stocks make a big move… again.

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Why Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA) Stock Is Down 7% This Month; How to Play TSLA Now

Tesla Motors Inc. (Nasdaq: TSLA) stock was up slightly in early trading today (Wednesday), reaching $224.22 this morning. That was a gain of 2% from yesterday's close.

Today's initial spike was good news for TSLA stock, as it has posted a loss in the last six trading sessions. Tesla closed June 30 at $240.06, and dropped nearly 9% through yesterday's closing price. Overall, it's down 7% in July.

Here’s what has been driving TSLA stock lower and the best way to play the stock now...