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A top White House aide is catching the blame for helping trigger President Trump’s fiery clash with Elon Musk — after speaking for months about giving the billionaire “payback” and
Stocks were rising Friday after the U.S. added more jobs than expected in May and on signs of easing in the intense war of words between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump.These stocks were moving Friday:Tesla rose 5.
Musk has long promised an autonomous Tesla vehicle, with estimates of delivery that were always “two or three years away.” Now a hand-selected group will be able to see the potentially game-changing car in action in the Texas capital for themselves.
Tesla shares have fallen, sparking investor concerns even before Elon Musk’s spat with President Trump sent them down again Thursday. Still, Tesla remains one of the most expensive stocks in the market.
The worried reaction within space and national security agencies highlights the risks of government’s exclusive dependence on SpaceX for crucial tasks, including classified missions.
A bitter feud between President Trump and Elon Musk wiped out over $150 billion in Tesla's market value, shaking investor confidence in the EV maker's political ties.