Tesla stock rises after Musk calls Optimus 3 robot special

11 articles · Updated · Barron's · Apr 29

Tesla shares increased 0.3% to $377.17 in premarket trading after Elon Musk tweeted about Optimus version three early Wednesday.
Musk described the robot as 'special' but withheld a public reveal, citing concerns about competitors copying Tesla’s technology.
Assembly line production of Optimus is set to begin in Fremont, California later this year, with significant volumes planned for 2027, while investors await further AI developments and robo-taxi expansion.

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