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Tesla shares rose 1.4% pre-market on Monday, ahead of its Q2 earnings release on Wednesday. The stock has fallen 18% YTD, amid sales decline and increasing competition from rival EV makers. Opendoor Technologies shares soared 188% last week and rose another 36% pre-market, after activist investor Eric Jackson predicted a turnaround to $82 per share.

Title: Tesla's Q2 Earnings: A Mixed Bag Amidst Sales Decline and Increasing Competition

Tesla shares rose 1.4% pre-market on Monday, ahead of its Q2 earnings release on Wednesday. The stock has fallen 18% year-to-date (YTD) amidst a significant sales decline and increasing competition from rival electric vehicle (EV) makers. Meanwhile, Opendoor Technologies shares soared 188% last week and rose another 36% pre-market, following activist investor Eric Jackson's prediction of a turnaround to $82 per share.

Tesla's Q2 earnings are expected to show a double-digit decline in revenue and earnings, according to analysts. Sales have slumped, with revenues, margins, and earnings seen declining sharply. The company delivered 384,122 cars worldwide in the second quarter, a decline of 13.5% from the year-ago quarter, marking its biggest quarterly sales drop on record [2].

One of the key challenges facing Tesla is the loss of EV credits. The "big, beautiful tax bill" signed into law during the quarter will cut about $2bn in EV tax credits for Tesla. This loss of income stream could significantly impact the company's bottom line, as emissions credits revenues accounted for 39% of its $7.1 billion annual net income last year [2].

The earnings call will also provide insights into the company's new product launches, expansion plans, and AI initiatives. Investors will be particularly interested in updates on the robotaxi rollout following its debut in Austin, Texas last month. However, questions over safety and regulatory scrutiny remain [2].

Additionally, Musk's recent political aspirations have unnerved investors. His support for right-wing parties in Europe may have contributed to a 28% sales decline in May, despite the broader EV market growth in the region. Musk's announcement of a new political party, the America Party, has raised concerns about his focus on running Tesla [2].

Overall, while Tesla faces significant challenges, the earnings call will be crucial for understanding the company's strategy and prospects. Investors will be looking for signs of a turnaround and guidance on future sales and margins [2].