Elon Musk Says He Would Rather Focus On His Businesses Than Work With DOGE Again: 'Wouldn't Have Been Burning The Cars' - Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)

Group 1 - Tesla CEO Elon Musk expressed a preference for focusing on his companies rather than collaborating with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) again, indicating a sense of regret about his previous involvement [2]. - Tensions between Musk and President Donald Trump have eased, with Trump acknowledging Musk's contributions during the last presidential election and reaffirming Musk's position within his social circle [2]. - Donald Trump Jr. praised Musk's work with Twitter (now X), referring to him as a "genius" and a "generational talent" during a public appearance [3]. Group 2 - Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot has drawn attention due to a video showing it mimicking the action of removing headgear, raising questions about its autonomy [4]. - Tesla delivered its first Semi truck to German logistics company DHL, with plans to expand the Semi lineup next year, featuring an updated design and enhanced load-carrying capacity [5]. - SpaceX is reportedly planning a 2026 IPO, targeting a valuation of $1.5 trillion and considering an offering of over $30 billion [6]. - Tesla's stock price increased by 1.27% to $445.17 at market close, with a further rise of 0.05% in after-hours trading to $445.40 [6].