Tesla Shares Form Death Cross, Portending Further Declines

  • Last time preceded a more than 40% decline within 65 days
  • Tesla stock is down 8% this year versus 16% gain for S&P 500
Tesla Shares Form a 'Death Cross'
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Tesla Inc. shares formed a trading pattern Friday that is closely watched by traders as it often precedes further losses for the stock.

The short-term average price for the stock fell below the long-term average, forming a so-called death cross. Shares of the electric vehicle maker have been on a rough ride already this year, falling 8%, even as the broader market rose nearly 16%.