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Wedbush Securities has raised its 12-month price target on Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock to a Street-high $500 from $350, citing a “massive stage of valuation creation ahead” linked to the company’s autonomous vehicle and AI strategy.
The brokerage reiterated its Outperform rating on the automaker, positioning Tesla as a leader in what it calls the dawning "golden age of autonomous growth."
According to Wedbush analysts Daniel Ives and Sam Brandeis, the upcoming launch of Tesla’s autonomous platform in Austin next month will be a pivotal moment, kicking off a new era of growth.
The analysts believe Tesla’s AI and full self-driving (FSD) technology will be central to this expansion, estimating the AI and autonomy opportunity alone to be worth at least $1 trillion.
They see Tesla as “the most undervalued AI play in the market today,” comparing its long-term AI potential to other tech giants such as Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL).
Ives and Brandeis suggest that the company’s autonomous vehicle platform, including the anticipated Cybercab service, could unlock significant value as it scales across Tesla’s installed base.
Wedbush acknowledged early 2025 as a challenging period for Tesla, marked by controversy surrounding Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration and the DOGE department. However, they now view those issues as “in the rear-view mirror,” noting a “recommitted Musk” focused on Tesla’s AI and robotics roadmap.
Wedbush forecasts the adoption of Tesla’s FSD solution to exceed 50%, which, in turn, should notably change the company’s financial model and margins. In a bullish scenario, the broker believes Tesla’s market capitalization could double to $2 trillion by the end of 2026.
“Rome was not built in a day...and neither will Tesla’s autonomous and robotics strategic vision,” the analysts said.
“There will be many setbacks....but given its unmatched scale and scope globally we believe Tesla has the opportunity to own the autonomous market and down the road license its technology to other auto players both in the U.S. and around the globe,” they added.
While challenges in markets like China and Europe persist, where growth in the Model Y segment remains a concern, the analysts believe the main focus for investors is the “AI revolution” that is coming to Tesla

#Bitcoin gained on Tuesday as the U.S. Senate advanced a key stablecoin regulation bill, signaling increased institutional support for the cryptocurrency sector, while investors awaited a crucial vote on President Donald Trump’s proposed tax cuts.
The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 0.8% to $106,180.90 as of 02:04 ET (06:04 GMT), remaining near a four-month high reached on Sunday.
Bitcoin jumped over $107,000 on Sunday with gains of around $2,500 in under an hour in late Sunday trading, likely driven by thin weekend liquidity and algorithmic buying at key technical levels. 
Stablecoin bill clears Senate hurdle, floor vote looms
On Monday night, the Senate voted 66-32 to move forward with the GENIUS Act, a bill aimed at establishing a federal framework for stablecoin regulation. 
The legislation had previously stalled due to Democratic opposition but gained momentum after concerns were addressed.
The bill’s progress is seen as a positive development for the crypto industry, which has been seeking clearer regulatory guidelines. 
The bill is likely set for a Senate floor vote later this week, clearing which it will be sent to President Donald Trump’s office for approval.
Bitcoin’s recent performance has been bolstered by expectations of favorable regulatory developments and increased adoption. 
Analysts predict that if current trends continue, the cryptocurrency could reach new highs by the end of the year.
The token had surged more than 11% this month, helped by optimism over easing trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies.
Markets await US House vote on Trump’s tax cut bill
Meanwhile, investors are closely watching the U.S. House of Representatives, where a vote is expected later in the day on President Trump’s tax cut proposal. 
Critics warn that the bill may worsen the U.S. fiscal deficit and reduce federal revenue, especially as the deficit is already at historically high levels.
This comes after the global ratings agency Moody’s downgraded its investment grade rating on the U.S. by a notch over the country’s growing $36 trillion debt.
Crypto price today: altcoins rise; Ethereum leads gains
Most altcoins advanced on Tuesday, tracking Bitcoin’s rise.
World no.2 crypto Ethereum jumped nearly 8% to $2,562.73.
World no. 3 crypto XRP rose 2.1% to $2.3795.
Solana climbed 4%, while Cardano added 4.5%, and Polygon advanced 3%.
Among meme tokens, Dogecoin jumped 5%, while $TRUMP gained 3.4%.

Big Tech stocks are now trading at their cheapest levels relative to the rest of the S&P 500 in six years, according to Goldman Sachs’ top strategist David Kostin.
The valuation premium of the “Magnificent 7” compared to the other 493 stocks in the index has dropped to the lowest point since 2018, despite continued earnings outperformance.
According to Kostin, the group now trades at a forward price-to-earnings multiple of 28, versus 20 for the rest of the S&P 500—a 43% premium that ranks in the 30th percentile relative to the past decade.
“The median Magnificent 7 stock currently trades at a modest valuation discount to what our cross-sectional valuation model would imply based on fundamental attributes such as earnings growth and balance sheet strength,” he said in a recent note.
The recent underperformance of the Magnificent 7 in share price terms has come even as their earnings results remain strong. Excluding Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), which has yet to report, the group posted 28% year-over-year earnings per share growth in the first quarter, significantly above the 9% reported by the rest of the index.
Earnings beats also surprised by 16%, the largest since the second quarter of 2021.
Kostin expects the group to outperform in 2025, highlighting expectations of tepid U.S. economic growth over the next year as a key factor.
“Elevated interest rates will also place pressure on small- and mid-caps’ weaker balance sheets relative to large-caps,” Kostin added.
However, he believes the margin of outperformance is likely to shrink.
The strategist forecasts a narrowing earnings growth gap between the tech giants and the broader market, from 32 percentage points in 2024 to just 2 points by 2026. Still, he also notes that “consensus estimates showing a diminishing earnings growth premium for the Magnificent 7 may be proven wrong,” as past years have shown wider realized growth than initially expected.
At the same time, Kostin sees opportunity in mid-cap stocks over the longer term. “Despite a lackluster near-term setup for mid-caps, we still believe they represent an attractive opportunity for longer-term investors,” he wrote.
Mid-caps have historically delivered faster earnings growth and better performance than large-caps, and currently trade at lower valuations.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has rejected rolling out tax cuts funded by additional debt issuance, as he argued that the Asian nation’s financial situation is worse than Greece’s.
Speaking in parliament on Monday, Ishiba warned that Japan is "seeing interest rates turn positive and its fiscal state is not good", an apparent reference to recent moves by the country’s central bank to end a decades-long stimulus policy last year.
The Bank of Japan has since lifted short-term interest rates to 0.5% and indicated that it would continue to raise borrowing costs until inflation reliably hits policymakers’ 2% target level.
Bond buying is also being slowed by the BOJ, a decision that could stand to drive up bond yields and the government’s cost for funding its debt obligations.
Against this backdrop, Ishiba, who is facing the prospect declining support ahead of a key upper house election in July, has been grappling with calls to slash taxes, including a levy on consumption, and increase spending. But Ishiba noted that while tax revenues are rising, "social welfare costs are also increasing".
Ishiba argued that Japan’s financial situation is now "extremely poor, worse than Greece’s", according to Bloomberg News. Japan has a higher government debt-to-gross domestic product ratio than the Mediterranean country, International Monetary Fund data showed.
However, Japan’s status as a foreign creditor and domestic holdings of sovereign debt have helped it to evade the type of deep fiscal ructions experienced by Greece in 2009, Bloomberg reported.
On Monday, the 10-year Japanese government bond yield was last trading higher at 1.48%, while the 30-year bond yiled had dipped to 2.87%. Bond yields tend to move inversely to prices.

1. Trade the Price Action, Not Your Opinions
One of the greatest strengths of consistently profitable traders is the ability to trade what they see—not what they think. In the market, opinions are worthless. Price action, on the other hand, tells the real-time story of buyers and sellers. It reflects collective decisions and the raw sentiment of traders across the globe.
Those who master price action have a significant edge. They understand that every tick, every candle, and every pattern represents the psychology of market participants—buyers and sellers battling it out. By focusing on price as it unfolds, you can react swiftly and with precision, staying in sync with the market instead of fighting it.
To truly harness this skill, you need to respect momentum and flow with it instead of trying to predict its end. If price is surging with strength, fading the move is a losing game. Instead, wait for clear signs of exhaustion or a confirmed reversal before considering the opposite side. Price action trading isn’t about guessing tops and bottoms; it’s about riding the wave until it starts to crash.
For prop traders, this mindset is critical. Strict drawdown limits and firm evaluations mean there’s no room for stubborn biases. Knowing when to ride momentum and when to step aside can be the difference between passing an evaluation and losing your funding.
Price action is the language of the market. Learn to read it fluently, and you’ll find yourself on the right side of trades more often than not.
2. Backtest Your Signals
Trading without backtesting your strategy is like trying to navigate a maze blindfolded—you’re moving, but you don’t know if you’re heading in the right direction. Backtesting is the process of running your trading strategy against historical data to measure its performance. It’s not just about knowing your strategy works; it’s about understanding under what conditions it excels and when it struggles.
A proper backtest provides critical insights:
What is your average win rate?How big are your drawdowns?How often do you hit your profit targets?
These are not questions you want to answer in real-time with real money on the line. When you backtest, you uncover the rhythm of your strategy—its strengths, its weaknesses, and the market conditions where it thrives.
For day traders working with 5-minute or 15-minute charts, it’s crucial to backtest over several months, covering at least a few hundred trades. This ensures enough data to evaluate patterns and detect outliers. Swing traders using daily charts should target a sample size of at least 20–30 trades across varying market conditions. You want to build a statistically significant data set that proves your strategy is reliable.
For prop traders, backtesting is even more vital. Capital is allocated based on performance, and evaluations are strict. A well-backtested strategy gives you the confidence to execute trades with precision, knowing it has been validated under various market conditions. In the prop trading environment, there’s no room for guesswork—only proven strategies survive.
3. Be Patient with Your Winners
One of the most common mistakes in trading is taking profits too soon. While locking in gains feels good, it often means leaving substantial profit on the table. Patience with winning trades allows your edge to fully develop. Letting winners run is how you achieve exponential growth in your account.
4. Enter When Others Exit, Exit When Others Enter
Contrarian trading is a powerful tactic. When the majority are panic-selling, savvy traders step in and buy. This requires not just analysis, but also courage—going against the herd is never easy. But when you enter trades where others are fearful, you often find value at its deepest discounts.
The flip side is knowing when to exit as the crowd rushes in. Herd mentality drives markets to extreme levels, creating unsustainable price movements. Recognizing these moments and taking your profits before the inevitable pullback can save you from sharp reversals.
For prop traders, this strategy is particularly effective. Being nimble and moving against the crowd not only maximizes your profit potential but also demonstrates disciplined market timing, which prop firms value.
5. Manage Your Position Size
Mastering position sizing is crucial to long-term success. Overleveraging magnifies both wins and losses, testing your emotional resilience. Successful traders understand this and size their positions appropriately, allowing them to stay calm and objective during volatile market swings.
In a prop trading environment, poor risk management can lead to quick account blowouts. Prop firms are strict about drawdowns and capital preservation. If you manage your position size correctly, you’ll not only protect your account but also build the confidence of your capital allocator.