Tesla stock rose early Monday as investors overlooked concerns about Elon Musk’s finances after a $2 billion SpaceX investment in his AI startup, xAI, according to Barron's. Musk disputed reports of a new $200 billion capital raise, claiming xAI has “plenty of capital.” The investment comes after xAI merged with X, adding to speculation that Musk could consolidate his ventures under a holding company. Analysts say Musk’s reputation continues to buoy valuations across his companies. Tesla faces a 13% decline in 2025 vehicle sales, and governance concerns linger.
