
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk‘s announcement of a new political party has had a significant impact on the electric vehicle maker. The company’s stock plummeted by 6.79% on Monday, resulting in a loss of over $68 billion in market capitalization.
What Happened: The stock drop came after Musk announced plans to launch a new political party, raising investor concerns about possible effects on Tesla’s brand and business, according to market data.