Tesla shares tumble as Trump-Musk feud erupts
Summary
Tesla shares dropped by 14% after a public disagreement between Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump. The company lost about $150 billion in market value, as the conflict involved potential loss of government contracts, leading to investor concern.Key Facts
- Tesla shares fell by 14%, resulting in a $150 billion loss in market value.
- The conflict started after Musk criticized a Trump-supported spending bill.
- Trump threatened to stop government contracts with Musk's companies, including SpaceX, which has significant deals with the government.
- The disagreement shifted from policy issues to personal insults on social media.
- Elon Musk opposed Trump's bill, saying it would increase government debt and potentially cause a recession.
- Trump's elimination of a tax credit for electric vehicles, once beneficial to Tesla's sales, also contributed to the tension.
- Tesla's stock reached its lowest point since May amid the public feud and investor concerns.
- An analyst expressed surprise at the situation, noting investor fears about regulatory changes affecting Tesla.
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