Elon Musk’s businesses had a spectacular stock rise after Donald Trump was elected president, driven by investor optimism over Musk’s possible involvement in the Trump administration. According to AFP, Trump praised Musk profusely during his victory speech, referring to him as a “genius” and “an amazing guy” and said that “a star is born.” Tesla and other Musk-led businesses are feeling hopeful due to Musk’s tight relationships with Trump, which are said to have been crucial to his campaign.
Investor Excitement Drives Tesla Stock Surge
Before Wall Street opened, Tesla shares surged more than 15% in after-hours trade to $289.44. According to Andrea Tueni, a Saxo Bank analyst, “Elon Musk’s unique connections with Trump are driving up Tesla shares.” Investors think Tesla may make a lot of money from this relationship.
Investors seem optimistic about win-win results that might improve Tesla’s development trajectory, especially given Musk’s inventiveness and Trump’s reenergized leadership.
Musk’s Potential Role in Trump’s Government
Bloomberg has revealed hints of Musk’s role in a Trump presidency. Musk has asserted that by eliminating waste from the federal budget, he could save the US government almost $2 trillion. Trump put up a plan to streamline government expenditures through a “Department of Government Efficiency,” which he sarcastically shortened to “DOGE” after the cryptocurrency that Musk sometimes advocates.
This partnership is highlighted by Musk’s 2024 commitment with the GOP, where Bloomberg reports he spent more than $132 million on helping Trump and other Republicans, putting him in the party’s “upper echelon.” Investors are keeping a careful eye on how this partnership may result in advantageous regulations for Tesla and other Musk businesses.
Will Musk’s India Plans Get a Boost?
Investors are also wondering if Musk’s plans for India may be revived if Trump wins. Musk stated a great interest in pursuing projects in India, including a possible $2–3 billion electric vehicle (EV) plant construction for Starlink, despite canceling a scheduled May 2024 trip there owing to “heavy obligations.” Although the exact date is still unknown, Musk alluded to moving the visit to a later time of the year.
However, because of pressure on its profit margin, Tesla has lately changed its approach to worldwide expansion. Before committing to new sites like India or Mexico, Musk has concentrated on increasing output at already-existing plants in an effort to produce EVs at a lower cost. But if geopolitical tensions continue, India may still be a desirable location for Musk’s projects given Trump’s reelection and a renewed emphasis on reducing reliance on China.
What Lies Ahead?
Although the market is soaring on the prospect of a Trump-Musk relationship, it is unclear if this alliance would result in significant progress for Tesla and other Musk projects. The way Musk’s creative approach to government efficiency and possible overseas expansions would fair under a Trump administration is of special interest to investors. The environment for Musk’s business endeavors in the US and elsewhere may be changed by this dynamic partnership.
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