{
  "id": 8066215,
  "title": "Jim Cramer on Tesla (TSLA): “My Only Solution to It Is That SpaceX Has to Buy It”",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/jim-cramer-on-tesla-tsla-my-only-solution-to-it-is-that-spacex-has-to",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-17T16:47:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Finance",
    "slug": "yahoo-finance",
    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/jim-cramer-tesla-tsla-only-164733818.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 14, Jim Cramer, host of Mad Money, discussed Tesla's stock on air. The company's stock was trading at $358 per share, and Cramer expressed uncertainty about its short-term prospects. He suggested a potential solution—SpaceX should acquire Tesla. Tesla's second-quarter financials showed solid growth, with revenues increasing 26% year-over-year to $28.24 billion. Automotive revenue reached $20.52 billion, while energy storage deployments surged 41% to 13.5 gigawatt-hours, generating $3.14 billion in revenue. Long-term growth prospects hinge on autonomous driving and robotics advancements. Cramer had previously shown confidence in Tesla's self-driving vehicles and robot development, and even mentioned a potential SpaceX acquisition. However, Tesla faces intense international competition and increased operating expenses, which have impacted profitability. Despite strong revenue and deliveries, Tesla's operating margin fell to 1.4% during the second quarter. Hedge funds hold 116 positions in Tesla, with BAMCO Inc. being the largest shareholder at 12.5 million shares. Short interest is relatively low at 2.10% of the float. Cramer's comment highlights Tesla's current position, balancing its potential long-term upside with current challenges. While Tesla remains an intriguing investment, Cramer believes other AI stocks may offer better short-term opportunities.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}