Tesla shares rose to more than $280 this morning, which could set a new record for the company’s shares.
After Donald Trump won the US presidential election, Tesla shares rose 12% and Elon Musk’s wealth increased by $15 billion, allowing him to maintain his status as the richest man in the world. Forbes reported this on Wednesday, November 6.
Tesla shares rose to more than $280 this morning, which could set a new record for the company’s shares, surpassing the previous high of $273.54 on October 27.
Musk now owns about 13% of Tesla shares, so, according to Forbes, after the increase in shares, the billionaire’s wealth increased by $15 billion.
Musk was one of Trump’s most prominent fans during his election campaign. The Tesla CEO invested at least $118 million. in America PAC.
In his victory speech, Trump hailed the Tesla chief executive as a “super genius” after Musk spent weeks campaigning for Trump across Pennsylvania.
Trump has also previously said he’s a big fan of electric cars, although before that he insisted that “you shouldn’t worry about electric cars.”
Recall that Trump said that if he wins the election, he will create a commission on government efficiency headed by billionaire Elon Musk.
As you know, on November 5 the presidential election was held in the United States. Americans also elected the entire House of Representatives and a third of the Senate. In addition, local elections were held in various states.
The votes are still being counted, but Donald Trump has already declared his election victory.
Source: korrespondent
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