What's Going On With Tesla And Why Did The Stock Price Shoot Up Yesterday?

Tesla stock jumped Monday as investors reacted to a wave of developments surrounding Elon Musk’s ecosystem. From billions in board stock awards to new patents hinting at Starlink integration and growing speculation around a SpaceX IPO, the market appears to be reassessing Tesla’s long-term positioning. At the time of recording, Tesla was trading around $475 per share following the market close. Here’s what’s really driving the move — and why this may be about much more than just Tesla’s core business.