
Shares of EV maker Tesla TSLA.O rise 4.5% to $480
Stock at highest level since December 18, 2024
Co nears record high of $488.54
TSLA bull and Wedbush analyst Dan Ives says "Tesla is taking major steps in advancing its AI Revolution path with autonomous and robotics front and center heading into 2026 that will be a 'game changer and define Tesla's future'"
Says he expects in early 2026 an easing of federal framework for autonomous vehicles with more power going to federal regulators
TSLA CEO Elon Musk said on Sunday the company is testing driverless robotaxis without occupants in the car
Including session gains, TSLA has risen ~19% YTD