Tesla (TSLA) News Today

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares are trading higher as investors digest a mix of bullish insider activity and sector-wide recognition, alongside ongoing legal and safety headwinds. CEO Elon Musk’s recent $1 billion open-market share purchase has underpinned a multi-day rally, while analysts and screeners highlight Tesla’s prominence across key market segments. Offsetting this optimism are probes into door-handle failures, a class-action lawsuit and an energy-division recall that inject caution.

• Positive Sentiment: CEO Elon Musk bought about $1 billion of Tesla stock, a rare open-market purchase that has boosted investor confidence and fueled several days of gains. Tesla jumps after Musk acquires EV maker's shares worth $1 billion
• Positive Sentiment: Wedbush reiterated its “outperform” rating on TSLA, raising its price target to $500, reflecting continued Wall Street bullishness. Tesla's (TSLA) "Outperform" Rating Reiterated at Wedbush
• Neutral Sentiment: Tesla appears on multiple MarketBeat screener lists—including large-cap, insurance, utility and electric-vehicle categories—underscoring broad investor interest across sectors. Large Cap Stocks To Follow Today - September 16th
• Negative Sentiment: The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a preliminary investigation into electronic door-handle failures on certain 2021 Model Y vehicles that could trap occupants. US evaluating over 174,000 Tesla Model Y cars for door handle failure reports
• Negative Sentiment: Levi & Korsinsky LLP filed a class-action lawsuit alleging securities law violations by Tesla, creating potential legal liabilities. Tesla, Inc. Sued for Securities Law Violations
• Negative Sentiment: Tesla recalled its Powerwall 2 home batteries in Australia over a fire risk, following reports of minor property damage and potential reputational damage for its energy business. Tesla is recalling Powerwall 2 batteries over fire risk