Tesla Stock Today (TSLA): Shares Slide After California “Autopilot” Ruling as Robotaxi Bets Collide With AI Selloff (Dec. 18, 2025)
Tesla, Inc. stock is taking a breather after sprinting to fresh highs earlier this week—reminding investors that TSLA doesn’t just trade on car deliveries anymore. It trades on narratives. And right now, two big ones are colliding: regulatory scrutiny over “Autopilot” marketing in California and the market’s growing anxiety about richly valued AI-linked stocks. Reuters+1 As of Thursday morning, Tesla shares were indicated around $467, reflecting a roughly 4.6% drop from the prior close. That pullback came just after TSLA touched an all-time high near $495 during Wednesday’s trading, before reversing lower. AP News+1 Below is what’s driving Tesla stock