Fremont/China Production, Panasonic Earnings, Texas Rumors, COVID-19 Vaccine News (05.18.20)

➤ TSLA stock underperforms other automakers as macros rise on positive vaccination news
➤ Tesla appears to be fully cleared for production in Fremont
➤ Tesla VP comments on Shanghai production ramp
➤ Panasonic reports quarterly earnings and comments on relationship with Tesla, battery plans
➤ Rumors continue to circulate around a Tesla factory in Texas, including a possible location
➤ Morgan Stanley issues update note on TSLA stock
➤ France looks to increase support for low-emission vehicles
➤ Uber lays off more employees, considers reducing important investments
➤ SpaceX denied funding after Elon Musk's battle with Alameda County
➤ Tesla to increase price of the Full Self-Driving Option on July 1st

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