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Tesla Shares Surge 7% as Elon Musk Pledges More Focus on Company Over DOGE

Tesla's Stock Soars on Musk's Commitment

In a significant market movement, Tesla Inc. shares surged nearly 7% in premarket trading following CEO Elon Musk's announcement about reducing his involvement with the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This move has reassured investors about Musk's dedication to Tesla, overshadowing concerns from the company's recent earnings report.

Musk's Strategic Time Allocation

Elon Musk, who also leads DOGE, clarified that while his time allocation to the agency would drop significantly, he is not stepping down from his government role. This statement has alleviated worries about Musk's divided attention between Tesla and his governmental duties, sparking a positive reaction in the stock market.

Market Reacts Positively

The announcement led to Tesla's stock jumping 6.84% to $254.25 apiece in premarket trading, as investors seemed more focused on Musk's renewed commitment to Tesla than on the company's disappointing earnings report.