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Periodically checking the stock price became a compulsive behavior. Every moment spent not preparing for the upcoming earnings report witnessed the trader glancing at fluctuating numbers, conjuring anxiety and anticipation. The risk felt palpable—imagine making more than a yearly salary in the span of mere days, or walking away with nothing but the original investment.
The Rollercoaster of Emotions: Bouncing Between Fear and Excitement
The hours leading up to the earnings report were a tense countdown, heightened by the volatility of the stock market. As the price hovered precariously around $146, a world of anxiety washed over the gambler. They cast hope that Tesla's financial figures would remain low enough to secure a win, knowing it was a high-stakes flip of a coin.