Tesla shrugs off the global chip shortage to post its most profitable quarter yet

Tesla reported its earnings for the second quarter of 2021 on Monday afternoon.
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Tesla reported its earnings for the second quarter of 2021 on Monday afternoon.The electric-car maker crushed Wall Street's expectations for revenue and profit.
The company largely escaped the worst effects of a global semiconductor shortage straining the industry.
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Tesla on Monday posted its most profitable quarter yet, beating Wall Street's expectations