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Morne Patterson - Understanding Tesla Share Price Volatility

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  The Tesla share price has been a focal point of discussion in 2025, with its dramatic swings leaving investors both intrigued and anxious. As of recent reports, Tesla (TSLA) shares have dropped 50% from their December highs, trading as low as $220 recent from $488 in December representing a decline of 55% over the past 3 months. This volatility has sparked analyses from major firms like Morgan Stanley, Wedbush, and Deutsche Bank, alongside broader internet findings. In this blog, we’ll explore why Tesla is such a levered stock, highlight key insights from various studies, and discuss the role of put options in driving rapid downturns.   Tesla Share Price: A Snapshot of Current Volatility The recent drop in the Tesla share price has erased over $800 billion in market value. This has been driven by a mix of poor sales data, shifting investor sentiment, and external pressures. Wedbush’s Dan Ives and ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood offer bullish counterpoints, but the consensus...

Morne Patterson - How Twitter is Dethroning Mainstream Media as the Primary Source of Truth

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  News doesn't wait for prime-time TV or tomorrow's paper anymore. The largest longitudinal study reveals that Twitter breaks 59% of major news stories before traditional media catches up. This has altered the map of information consumption completely. Twitter's evolution goes beyond social networking since Elon Musk bought it and rebranded it to X. People now use Twitter's search as their go-to live news engine. They verify breaking stories and follow events as they happen. This radical alteration challenges mainstream media's role as the trusted source of truth. My breakdown shows how Twitter reshapes the news scene. We'll get into its verification methods and what this means for future information sharing. The examples where Twitter beats traditional media to the punch are the foundations of the analysis. This matters equally to news readers and creators. How Twitter Changed News Consumption The way news travels through social media platforms has chan...