Shares of Tesla Inc. ( TSLA ) experienced a decline during pre-market trading on Friday. This drop follows a substantial rally that saw the company’s stock achieve its largest single-day gain in over a decade.

What Happened: Tesla’s stock fell by nearly 2% during pre-market hours on Friday, according to data from Benzinga Pro. The decline can be attributed to investors opting to lock in profits after a remarkable 22% surge in the stock price.

This rally was fueled by a significant increase in options activity, signaling heightened interest or speculation in the stock. However, the subsequent drop suggests that some investors are taking advantage of the recent gains.

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Market analysts are keeping a close eye on Tesla’s stock movements, as such fluctuations can influence broader market sentiments. Tesla’s performance remains a key focus for investors, given its influential role in the electric vehicle sector.

Why It Matters: The recent surge in Tesla’s stock price added nearly $150 billion to the company’s market value, marking its best performance since 2013. This rally also resulted in a dramatic increase in Elon Musk‘s wealth, with his net worth rising by $33.5 billion in a single day. The stock surge was driven by Tesla’s announcement of its highest quarterly profit since mid-2023. During a webcast, Musk projected up to 30% growth in vehicle sales for the coming year, and the Cybertruck contributed to a quarterly profit for the first time.

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