Shares of auto giant Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) closed lower for the fourth session in a row on Dec. 29, marking a notable shift in tone just days after the stock set a fresh all-time high. Since that peak just before Christmas, shares are down close to 8%, a sharp reversal considering how hard-fought the move was.
The timing, in particular, is what makes this pullback stand out from other ones this quarter. In a market sitting near record highs, Tesla’s sudden loss of momentum right as it enters blue sky territory raises an uncomfortable question—is this simply a healthy pause, or the first sign that the rally is running out of steam? Let’s take a look at the argument for both sides.
