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Tesla’s stock was on the verge of a technical breakthrough. Then Musk and President Donald Trump had a very public fallout.
Musk's net worth on Thursday plunged $34 billion, putting his valuation at $335 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. In addition to Tesla, Musk owns The Boring Company, Neuralink, SpaceX, X (formerly known as Twitter) and xAI.
Investors were hopeful for signs that the two might reconcile after Tesla suffered its worst single-day drop in more than four years, though President Trump said Friday he has no interest in a
Tesla shares climbed more than 3% in U.S. premarket trading Friday, recovering slightly after a 14% plunge a day earlier. The electric vehicle maker lost $152 billion in market capitalization Thursday as traders reacted to a public feud between CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump.
Tesla shares rebounded Friday, a day after the electric vehicle maker tumbled 14% as the relationship between CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump looked to be fraying.
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Shortly after the market opened, Tesla stock rose 5.4% to $300.09. The rise is a relief. Tesla stock was roughly $355 before the feud started escalating. Shares closed at $284.7, dropping 14% on Thursday,
Traders dumped Tesla after Musk quickly responded to Trump's criticism with social media posts that stepped up criticism of the president's tax bill.
Despite hints of a potential reconciliation, fuelled by recent media reports, hopes dimmed when a White House official indicated that Trump had no intention of engaging with Musk.
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This surge is partly attributed to a general market upturn, but a more significant factor has been CEO Elon Musk’s renewed dedication to Tesla after stepping down
Tesla shares dropped for a second straight day on Thursday, as a public spat between CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump escalated.
The stock has been on a roller coaster ever since President Trump’s election. The shares fell nearly 15% this week.