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When Revenue is Deferred, and Which Companies ACTUALLY Make Money
Tesla is strategically using vehicle-secured leases to manage debt and attract investors, while navigating consumer credit risks and maintaining a strong financial position compared to traditional automakers facing significant challenges in the electric vehicle market Questions to inspire discussion Financial Engineering 🏦Q: How does Tesla manage its vehicle leases? A: Tesla packages $783M in vehicle secured leases into asset-backed securities (ABS), which are rated AAA by rating agencies and sold to money market funds for 3-6 month interest rates, helping Tesla clean its balance sheet of consumer credit risk. 💼Q: Why is Tesla's lease accounting important for analysts? A:...
Media HATES Tesla, but LOVES SpaceX?!?
The media exhibits a complex bias, favoring SpaceX's innovations and achievements while often criticizing Tesla, despite both companies facing similar challenges and scrutiny Questions to inspire discussion SpaceX vs Tesla Media Coverage 🚀Q: Why does SpaceX receive more positive media coverage than Tesla? A: SpaceX's Starship program and engineering feats generate overwhelmingly positive headlines due to their historic firsts, while Tesla's product launches like the Cybertruck face more criticism, suggesting space exploration achievements are more newsworthy. 🗞️Q: What drives media outlets' reporting on SpaceX and Tesla? A: Media outlets are primarily short-term thinkers focused on generating clicks, rather than...