Why Is Tesla (TSLA) Stock Falling 3%+ Today? Macrohard AI Launch Meets Rising Geopolitical Tensions
Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) closed the session on March 12, 2026, at $395.01, down 3.14% despite a wave of high-profile AI and energy announcements. The stock faced heavy selling pressure as the broader market tumbled following escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, which pushed Brent crude oil prices above $100 per barrel.