Jessica Karl, Columnist

Musk Is Mr. Excuses — But Tesla Stock Still Popped Off

The EV maker had a no good, very bad quarter. 

One big excuse.

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On a scale of one to sending Katy Perry her Cybertruck on the eve of earnings to detract from your abysmal quarter, how desperate are you?