The next 5-6 trading days seem like they're shaping up to be critical for determining the trajectory of the market as a whole for the short term...bear market, or recovery rally?
That's fair. However, management (Elon) should make efforts to at least be more clear. That he had to clarify, via Twitter today, a statement that I would argue has clearly spooked investors speaks volumes and illustrates that fact. No one's asking them to pump the stock (as far as I can tell); however, if they could just not help tank it through statements that are clear as mud that would be great...
Earnings calls aren't there to pump up the stock price, satisfy short-term traders, or reiterate things covered in the letter. Earnings calls exist to provide additional details and to answer questions/alleviate concerns from long-term investors.
That's fair. However, management (Elon) should make efforts to at least be more clear. That he had to clarify, via Twitter today, a statement that I would argue has clearly spooked investors speaks volumes and illustrates that fact. No one's asking them to pump the stock (as far as I can tell); however, if they could just not help tank it through statements that are clear as mud that would be great...