Tesla and SpaceX Shares Fall After US Midterms
Tesla and SpaceX shares dropped in early trading on November 4, even as broader US stock futures pointed higher. Other big tech firms barely moved after the midterm results. The move raised questions about whether Elon Musk's big bet on Republicans may have backfired.
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Context: Elon Musk leads both Tesla and SpaceX, so investors often watch his public and political moves when judging both companies. Midterm elections decide which party controls Congress, and markets often react to expected policy changes.
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