Tesla is about to show a snapshot of its global sales. Is recent optimism deserved?

1. Tesla to report quarterly sales soon, with optimism but concerns loom. 2. Sales estimates rising; consensus expects 448,000 EVs sold this quarter. 3. Analysts predict boost from expiring U.S. EV tax credits. 4. Tesla faces fierce competition and a 43% drop in year-to-date sales. 5. Musk's focus on AI and robotaxis may shape future growth.