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Tesla stock rose in early trading Friday as investors suddenly appeared more optimistic about the outlook. Its also possible that traders are in control of the recent rally.
Shares of the electric-vehicle maker were up 2.7% at $378.62, while the SP 500 was flat and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was off 0.2%.
The move comes after Tesla stock added 6% on Thursday, helped in part by in-line inflation data that solidified investors belief that rate cuts are coming. Auto companies like lower rates because cars are generally financed. Shares of General Motors and Ford Motor rose 2.4% and 3%, respectively, on Thursday as well.
Tesla shares notched their highest close since February on Thursday, leaving investors wondering whats coming next.
Tesla broke out of a short-term [trading] pattern in August, which targeted a [trading] level near $384, said Will Tamplin, a senior technical analyst at Fairlead Strategies. We think that level will be reached soon since short-term momentum is accelerating with [Thursdays] move.
He sees another 4% or 5% in the recent rallyat Thursdays close. Tamplin isnt making a fundamental call on Tesla stock. Technical analysts use stock charts and market history to gauge investors sentiment and forecast where a stock can go over the short and medium term.
Traders use charts, too, and they like to buy things that look like they have more room to run.
Tesla stock has had a strong week. Through Thursdays trading, shares were up about 5%. One thing that appears to
Tesla hosted a sell-side call with the Special Committee of the Board to discuss the recent CEO compensation proposal, wrote TD Cowen analyst Itay Michaeli on Thursday. We walked away with a clearer view of the proposals. The Product and [earnings] milestones outlined in the proxy seem well-aligned with our Tesla autonomous vehicle thesisleaving us more confident about the long-term trajectory. He rates shares Buy and has a $374 price target for the stock.
Coming into Friday trading, Tesla stock was down about 9% so far this year, but up about 62% over the past 12 months. Investors have been balancing falling car sales with AI opportunities.
Tesla delivered about 721,000 cars in the first half of 2025, down 13% year over year. It also successfully launched a small self-driving cab service in Austin, Texas in June.
