https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/24/buy-tesla-says-jmp-ahead-of-earnings-we-think-tesla-can-make-it.html > JMP Securities gave Tesla shares a new outperform rating on Wednesday, citing the automaker's collection of top talent and competition that continues to lag behind Elon Musk's electric car manufacturer. JMP's message to buy Tesla comes hours before the company will report third-quarter earnings on an earlier date than expected. > "We believe the expertise Tesla has accumulated in key aspects of electric vehicle development and manufacturing is very difficult to duplicate," JMP's Joseph Osha said in a note.