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Vicki Bryan

Vicki Bryan founded Bond Angle in 2018, after more than 20 years in investment management and research, with a primary focus in high yield and distressed markets and selected coverage in investment-grade fixed income and equity. 

Vicki Bryan's Bond Angle provides insightful commentary and analysis on high yield bond markets and market movers, including financial, economic, and industry catalysts, noted for spotting management stumbles and shenanigans early and often. Follow Vicki at bondangle.substack.com and on Twitter @VickiBryanBondA and LinkedIn.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tesla-motors-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20279:1" rel="noopener">Tesla Motors (TSLA US)</a> wowed investors last week by beating market estimates with record revenue and it’s first ever legitimate profit generated mostly from its actual operations for the second quarter.Is this sustainable? Unclear. Tesla remained foggy about guidance and CEO Elon Musk warned that the critical chip shortage was a “serious problem” that could impair forward results. Musk also volunteered that Tesla’s pricey FSD option was not a “compelling value” until they “make it work” at some point, so he could justify its current $10,000 price or $199 monthly subscription.In the meantime, however, Tesla’s credit metrics are better than ever now that it’s operations prove they actually can make money.So Tesla may be planning a large bond deal to refinance its expensive 5.3% notes.

Tesla Motors (TSLA US) wowed investors last week by beating market estimates with record revenue and it’s first ever legitimate profit generated mostly from its actual operations for the second quarter.Is this sustainable? Unclear. Tesla remained foggy about guidance and CEO Elon Musk warned that the critical chip shortage was a “serious problem” that could impair forward results. Musk also volunteered that Tesla’s pricey FSD option was not a “compelling value” until they “make it work” at some point, so he could justify its current $10,000 price or $199 monthly subscription.In the meantime, however, Tesla’s credit metrics are better than ever now that it’s operations prove they actually can make money.So Tesla may be planning a large bond deal to refinance its expensive 5.3% notes.

Tesla's Car Business Finally Turned A Profit. Really. Time For A Big Bond Deal