Elon Musk's Fortune Passes $500 Billion—Again—As Tesla Shares Rise

ToplineElon Musk’s net worth eclipsed $500 billion again Tuesday as Tesla’s shares have risen in recent days, as the automaker appeared to benefit from warming trade negotiations between the U.S. and China, which accounts for more than one-fifth of Tesla’s sales. Tesla’s stock has risen in recent days as trade negotiations between the U.S. and China have cooled. Anadolu via Getty ImagesKey FactsShares of Tesla rose 2.2% to around $462.50 as of Tuesday afternoon, following a 4.3% rally on Monday. President D ...