Short-Term TSLA Price Movements - 2015

[jhm]

So apparently there is a lot of resistance at 260, do people think that would be a good time to buy some put protection and collect a little bit of money on a slight downturn (before I think it trends back upwards on the X reveal), or do people feel like it will be more likely to hover sideways around 260 and not drop at all? I'm pretty sure the X reveal is the next realistic positive catalyst unless there are surprises. (I'm ignoring the book reveal, I don't have a good feeling for which way that will drive stuff, though I do agree with some of the more awareness = more buyers comments above)

I don't think we've seen the momentum traders really jump in yet. $260 is my mark for neutral sentiment. We very well could break past that and move into decidedly bullish sentiment. The trend followers will want to jump in and ride it to a new ATH. We have not yet seen aggressive buying on this leg up.

 

[mmccord]

Sold 5 Sept-15 280 calls today @ 9.75 to go with my Sept-15 275 calls I bought @ 9.75 a few days ago. Cost basis on the spread is just the commissions.

Also picked up a hundred shares @ $250 so I can sell weeklies against it.

 

[stealthology]

FinancialJuice on Twitter:

For Tesla $TSLA, Apple $AAPL have initiated the Co.'s Adaptive Vehicle User Interface patent usage #stocks

Does this mean what I think it means?

 

[chickensevil]

Even though it is lowish volume, it does seem to keep spiking as we build up above 250... so someone keeps trying to fight us back down. It could also just be that people had a bunch of limit orders to take their profits before we get to 260 which is a potential "peak". If I was trying to make short term plays I would be dumping out around here stock wise as well, because it gets quite uncertain when you get to 260 if we will really break through or go back down.

 

[hockeythug]

FinancialJuice on Twitter:

Does this mean what I think it means?

Is there another source on this?

 

[NinjaDMP]

FinancialJuice on Twitter:

Does this mean what I think it means?

Can anyone offer any further exposition or clarity to this statement. Can't seem to find anything.

 

[Johann Koeber]

Where can I buy the English version of the book in Germany?

Elon Musk: How the Billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla is shaping our Future: Amazon.de: Ashlee Vance: Fremdsprachige Bcher

 

[drinkerofkoolaid]

Can anyone offer any further exposition or clarity to this statement. Can't seem to find anything.

This seems very important. Does this mean Apple has begun using the technology covered in the patent? Anyone have more info on this?

 

[hobbes]

Where can I buy the English version of the book in Germany?

They have lots of bookstores, too (besides the online shop):

Elon Musk - Ashlee Vance

But not available yet, amazon says comes out Thursday.

 

[uselesslogin]

FinancialJuice on Twitter:

Does this mean what I think it means?

What do you think it means? Does Apple have a patent they are suing Tesla over? Or is Apple starting to use one of Tesla's patents? If Apple plans on making an electric car I would think they would not want to sue Tesla as Tesla may not think Apple is using their patents in "good faith." Or is this a random made-up tweet?

 

[drinkerofkoolaid]

What do you think it means? Does Apple have a patent they are suing Tesla over? Or is Apple starting to use one of Tesla's patents? If Apple plans on making an electric car I would think they would not want to sue Tesla as Tesla may not think Apple is using their patents in "good faith." Or is this a random made-up tweet?

The way the word initiate is used in the tweet seems to imply it means to "activate" the patent for implementation.

On top of this, more good news from China.

Buyers of a Tesla Model S will get a Free License Plate in Tianjin, China | CarNewsChina.com - China Auto News

 

[uselesslogin]

The way the word initiate is used in the tweet seems to imply it means to "activate" the patent for implementation.

Yeah, I read it the same way I think but the first time I read it I was thinking "initiate a lawsuit." A Tesla patent seemed to come up first in a Google search so...

Well, I guess we have to wait and see...

 

[leetuser]

I placed my pre order with Amazon a couple weeks ago. I was under the impression I had signed up for release day delivery. But my order still has no tracking updates.

 

[Bobbyducati]

I placed my pre order with Amazon a couple weeks ago. I was under the impression I had signed up for release day delivery. But my order still has no tracking updates.

Herndon VA? hello neighbor! i am also in herndon.

 

[ev-enthusiast]

Will we see the Lunch Time Reversal pattern again today?
Positioned accordingly.

 

[leetuser]

Herndon VA? hello neighbor! i am also in herndon.

Hi Neighbor! I moved here a few months ago. Like a lot of people around here I'm an IT consultant. So far, I love it. There's definitely a lot of teslas on the roads here.

 

[AlMc]

Funds were adding to their TSLA positions: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/jat-capital-adds-position-tesla-174559732.html

 

[aznt1217]

Funds were adding to their TSLA positions: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/jat-capital-adds-position-tesla-174559732.html

As did I just now... Thanks for delaying upward movement bears

 

[doggusfluffy]

Edison Electric Institute: Utilities Are Eager for New Partnerships With Startups : Greentech Media

“Utilities are not going to create this future alone -- even if we wanted to, we probably can’t. Our role is going to be about providing the means to integrate all of this innovation,” said Earley. “We believe the companies that will be successful at that will be the ones that reach out and develop robust partnerships.”

 

[Renaud]

Will we see the Lunch Time Reversal pattern again today?
Positioned accordingly.

Me too...a bit disappointed though ;-)

It seems TSLA is just doing what NASDAQ is doing.
Anyway, after the rally of the last few days/weeks, it is not strange we give a bit of ground, and we broke the 250, not too long ago we were at 180...