Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has experienced a significant market value decline of $234 billion in 2024, dropping its market cap to just over $550 billion, a 29% decrease in less than 10 weeks. This loss exceeds the market caps of McDonald's, Disney, and Nike combined. Despite a five-fold increase since 2020, Tesla's stock has fallen about 60% from its peak in November 2021. Factors contributing to this decline include reduced demand for electric vehicles, competition in China, and the impact of Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes. Challenges such as a suspected arson at its Giga Berlin factory and significant price reductions in China have further impacted Tesla's performance.