Tesla’s Annual EV Sales Drop for the First Time in Over a Decade

Historic Decline: Tesla sold 1.79 million vehicles in 2024, marking its first annual sales drop in over a decade.Quarterly Miss: Delivered 495,570 vehicles in Q4, falling short of analyst expectations.Stock Reaction: Shares dropped 5.8% after the report despite rising 63% in 2024.Challenges: Shrinking demand, competition from BYD, and regulatory uncertainty under Trump loom over 2025.Growth Projections: Musk anticipates 20-30% growth in 2025, driven by new affordable EV models and robotaxis.Cybertruck Explosion Sparks FBI InvestigationSettlement Overview: Apple to pay $95 million over Siri recording conversations without user consent.User Compensation: Eligible Siri device owners can claim up to $20 per device.Privacy Allegations: Siri accused of capturing and sharing private conversations via unintended activations.Tech Privacy Trends: Settlement follows similar cases—Amazon ($30M), Google ($391.5M), Meta ($650M).Apple’s Stance: Denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle to protect its privacy-centric brand image.AGI Valuation Benchmark: AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) markets are increasingly valued at $100 billion, setting the stage for tech companies like Tesla and Apple to align their innovations with exponential growth opportunities in AI-driven sectors.If you want a prize, send us a DM of your rating on Instagram   / rickerandbon