Tesla(US:TSLA) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-12-17 00:48Group 1 - Tesla's stock price rose by 3.07% on December 17, 2025, closing at $489.88, marking a record high since its IPO, with a market value increase of $48.5 billion, reaching $1.63 trillion, nearly double the total market value of all listed automotive manufacturers in China [2] - The stock price surge is attributed to positive market expectations regarding Tesla's advancements in autonomous driving technology and optimistic signals from multiple investment institutions [2] - Tesla has initiated fully autonomous vehicle testing without human drivers in Austin, Texas, seen as a crucial step towards its long-term strategy of upgrading existing electric vehicles to robotaxi services, which is considered a core growth point for the company [2] Group 2 - Mizuho Securities raised Tesla's target price from $475 to $530 while maintaining a "buy" rating, reflecting positive sentiment in the market [2] - Morgan Stanley's analysis indicates that as autonomous driving safety improves and the Cybercab model is expected to begin production in April 2026, Tesla's fleet of autonomous vehicles could expand from a minimal operational base to approximately 1,000 vehicles [2] - Tesla's stock has experienced significant volatility this year, with a 36% drop in Q1, but has since recovered, resulting in a year-to-date increase of 21%, positioning the company as the seventh largest publicly traded company globally [3] Group 3 - As Tesla's stock price increases, CEO Elon Musk's net worth has also risen, nearing $684 billion, significantly ahead of other billionaires and approaching the trillion-dollar mark [3]