Here's Why Tesla Stock Soared in May

Shares in Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) soared by 22.8% in May, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The move is driven by a combination of factors, some of which could propel the stock to even greater heights through 2025 and beyond.Three key factors were driving the stock in May. First, the overall market rose sharply, with the S&P 500 up more than 6%. In such an environment, the market often moves toward risk-seeking, so stocks like Tesla tend to outperform.Second, a key event, and part of the reason for the market's rise in May, is the de-escalation of the trade tariff dispute between the U.S. and China. In mid-May, the U.S. and China agreed to walk back tariffs imposed on each other's goods for 90 days. It was good news for the market on the whole and particularly for Tesla. The company sources battery cells from China for some models sold in the U.S., and it also sources components from China.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool