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What's a cash reserve for?
A cash reserve is a pool of money a company keeps on hand for unexpected expenses or to fund future operations, like Tesla's $34.2 billion. It acts as a financial safety net, providing stability and protecting against potential delays or setbacks in their long-term plans, such as the predicted wait for robotaxi revenue.
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