Shares of Tesla (TSLA 1.77%) have slipped in recent weeks as enthusiasm for AI (artificial intelligence)-related growth stocks has cooled, even though the company keeps talking up its software and robotics ambitions. The latest pullback follows a strong run earlier this year, illustrating how quickly sentiment around the stock can shift.
Tesla recently returned to record quarterly revenue and deliveries. But profits fell again. This combination of top-line growth and contracting profits leaves investors debating whether the stock’s recent slide is a buying opportunity or a sign of tougher times ahead. There’s a constant tension between near-term headwinds and…



