DiscoverMarket News with Rodney LakeEpisode 57 | Tesla as a Must-Watch Investment in AI, Energy, and Automation
Episode 57 | Tesla as a Must-Watch Investment in AI, Energy, and Automation

Episode 57 | Tesla as a Must-Watch Investment in AI, Energy, and Automation

Update: 2025-08-28
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In Episode 57 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Professor Lake, director of the GW Investment Institute, analyzes Tesla, a small but significant holding in the GW Investment Institute portfolios. He frames Tesla as more than an EV manufacturer, highlighting its leadership in real-world AI applications such as autonomous driving, energy storage, AutoBidder software, and the Optimus humanoid robot. Lake also weighs Elon Musk’s visionary leadership and capital allocation into future markets like robotaxis against risks such as political activities and executive compensation. Overall, Lake positions Tesla as a key player in the evolving AI, energy, and automation landscape, cautioning investors to consider the previous revenue decline in 2025, changing legislation, and high valuation.

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Episode 57 | Tesla as a Must-Watch Investment in AI, Energy, and Automation

Episode 57 | Tesla as a Must-Watch Investment in AI, Energy, and Automation

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