This week, we got another taste of the whirlwind that is Tesla’s growth expectations. First, let’s take a look at what’s happening in the news. But then, let’s focus on what matters. Is Tesla a “buy” heading into earnings on July 26?

If we had to identify a likely cause for the next global crisis, it would be food-price inflation — particularly in emerging markets and developing world countries. The current situation looks dangerous and could easily become dire. When stock markets crash, people get upset. But when food prices become unsustainable, people starve — and then they riot, and even seek…

If this is a stock in your portfolio, you need to read the cold hard truth that I’m about to tell you. And if analysts are trying to convince you that now is the time to buy Alibaba… you also need to read this. It’s not time to touch this stock yet. Here’s why.