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Tesla stock tanks after Trump dismisses Musk’s new political party plan and calls him ‘off the rails’

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By Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — Shares in Tesla plunged 6.79% Monday after its CEO Elon Musk said he is forming a new American political party, provoking an irate response from President Donald Trump. Shares in Tesla (TSLA) had dropped as much as 7.6% in premarket trading.

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  1. Gizmodo

    Elon Musk Is Selling a New Product. It's Not a Tesla (opens Gizmodo)

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    The Tesla CEO says both parties have failed and claims The American Party will fight government bloat, attract disillusioned Democrats, and shake up the system.

  2. New York Post

    Tesla stock down sinks after Elon Musk announces launch of ‘America Party’ (opens New York Post)

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    Tesla shares fell sharply in early trading Monday after CEO Elon Musk announced over the weekend that he is launching a new political party.

  3. KTVZ Bend

    Tesla stock tanks after Trump dismisses Musk’s new political party plan and calls him ‘off the rails’ (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — Shares in Tesla plunged 6.79% Monday after its CEO Elon Musk said he is forming a new American political party, provoking an irate response from President Donald Trump. Shares in Tesla (TSLA) had dropped as much as 7.6% in premarket trading.

  4. Breitbart News

    Tesla Shares Plummet 7% After Elon Musk Announces Launch of Political Party (opens Breitbart News)

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    Shares of Elon Musk's dropped by more than seven percent on Monday morning following CEO Elon Musk's announcement of his intention to form a new political party dubbed the "America Party."

  5. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Tesla shares drop 7% in premarket trading after Elon Musk says he is launching a political party (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    Elon Musk said he would form a new political party called the “America Party”

  6. The Hill

    Tesla stock tumbles after Musk launches third party (opens The Hill)

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    Tesla’s stock tumbled 7 percent Monday morning after Elon Musk launched a third party and received an icy response from President Trump. The tech billionaire announced Saturday he officially formed the America Party, a third party meant to challenge Republicans and Democrats, after weeks of floating…

  7. The Guardian

    Tesla shares dive as investors fear new Elon Musk political party will damage brand (opens The Guardian)

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    Fall of 7% in premarket trading would wipe $70bn off firm’s value as market frets CEO’s foray into politics will distract from role

  8. Investor's Business Daily

    Tesla Breaks Key Levels As Musk Drives Further Into Politics (opens Investor's Business Daily)

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    Tesla stock sank before Monday's stock market open after Elon Musk said he'll form a new political party to challenge President Donald Trump.

  9. CBS News

    Tesla stock price slides after Elon Musk says he (opens CBS News)

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    Tesla stock price was down after Musk said he's formed the America Party, the latest development in the billionaire's feud with President Trump.

  10. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Tesla slides 7% as Musk’s ‘America Party’ reignites investor angst | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Tesla shares fell nearly 7% in premarket trading today, after CEO Elon Musk’s plans to launch a new U.S. political party reignited investor concerns about his commitment to the electric-vehicle maker’s future.

  11. Los Angeles Times

    Tesla shares slip after Musk says he will create a new political party (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    During a feud with President Trump, Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk announced plans to start his own political party. Shares for his company fell more than 6% Monday.

  12. Insider

    Tesla stock drops after Musk draws Trump's anger with plans for a new political party (opens Insider)

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    Dan Ives, an analyst with Wedbush Securities, wrote that Musk's continued push into politics is "exactly the opposite direction" investors want to see.

  13. UPI

    Tesla shares drop 7% after Musk unveils new U.S. political party (opens UPI)

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    Stock shares in Elon Musk's car company Tesla fell about 7% Monday after the billionaire ex-DOGE chief announced plans to form his new "America Party."

  14. FOX Business

    Tesla shares slide after Musk announces new political move (opens FOX Business)

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    Tesla stock plunged following Elon Musk's announcement of the formation of the "America Party" after criticizing the spending bill signed by President Donald Trump.

  15. Insider

    Tesla investors have a very clear message for Elon Musk: Stay away from politics (opens Insider)

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    The electric carmaker's stock fell as much as 7% on Monday after Elon Musk announced that he would set up a new political party.

  16. Al Jazeera

    Tesla shares tumble as Elon Musk floats new US political party (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Musk’s political ambition has spooked investors as the auto company reports a decrease in sales in the second quarter.

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