Tesla Inc. shares surge 3.56% on anticipated autonomous technology and AI advancements

Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025 8:03 am ET1min read
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shares rose 3.56% pre-market on Dec. 16, 2025, driven by over autonomous tech and AI advancements.

- Wedbush analyst Dan Ives raised Tesla’s price target to $600, predicting 2026 as a pivotal year for growth through robotics and autonomy.

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downgraded Tesla to “Equal-Weight” despite hiking its $425 target, citing valuation risks and uncertain 2026 production forecasts.

- Tesla’s 25.8% YTD gain nears $479.86 52-week high, reflecting AI-driven investor bets amid mixed market sentiment and sector caution.

Tesla Inc. shares surged 3.56% in pre-market trading on Dec. 16, 2025, signaling renewed investor optimism ahead of anticipated developments in autonomous technology and AI integration.

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives reinforced a $600 price target for the stock, calling 2026 a “monster year” as advancements in autonomy and robotics position

to redefine its growth trajectory. Reports of driverless Model Y testing in Austin further bolstered confidence in accelerated robotaxi deployment timelines.

Recent volatility persisted after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock to “Equal-Weight,” citing elevated valuations despite raising its price target to $425. Analysts caution a “choppy” trading environment through 2026, with Tesla’s 2026 production forecasts expected to fall below consensus estimates.

Tesla’s stock has gained 25.8% year-to-date, nearing its 52-week high of $479.86. The rally reflects investor bets on its AI-driven innovations, though market reactions remain mixed amid broader sector caution.

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