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Oct 2, 2025 8:00 PM

Tesla Stock Is 'Mooning'—Thank Elon?

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock has surged into October, following a tough first half of 2025 for the EV maker, during which shares slumped steeply while CEO Elon Musk spent time working with the Trump administration. 

TSLA stock is up 100% over the past month. See the details here. 

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Analysts and investors alike blamed Musk's political involvement for the drop, even as Wall Street revised price targets downward due to concerns over sluggish vehicle sales and increased competition.

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