Tesla (TSLA) stock jumped nearly 5% in after-hours trading on Tuesday, even as the company posted weak auto sales and a steep 71% profit drop

Elon Musk says he’ll dedicate more time to Tesla starting in May after the company reported a big drop in first-quarter profit.

U.S. stock index futures leapt on Wednesday after President Donald Trump pulled back on his threats to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and raised hopes for a trade deal with China. Shares of Tesla,

U.S. stocks climbed Wednesday, buoyed in part by President Donald Trump’s retreat on the prospect of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the president’s indication that tariffs on China “will come down substantially but it won’t be zero.

Tesla stockholders should brace for the usual wild trading on Wednesday. Stock options are showing the potential for big moves after earnings. Options help traders predict how a stock will move following any event,

The EV company’s investors want reassurance on sales and future projects such as robotaxis and a cheaper vehicle as the stock drops 6% ahead of earnings.

Tesla Inc. investors reeling from one of the stock’s worst-ever quarters are once again looking for Elon Musk to inject excitement back into the company when it reports results Tuesday, as profits slip and the much-awaited debut of a self-driving car remains months away.