Why This Is Important Investors appear to have bought CEO Elon Musk's pitch that Tesla is first and foremost an AI and robotics company. The outlook for its stock now likely hinges on the company's ability to meet ambitious targets for its full self-driving software and robotaxi service. Key Takeaways Elon Musk says the future is autonomous. Investors appear to be on board. Tesla (TSLA) stock rose 3% on Tuesday to close at $489.88, its first record high of the year. Shares got a boost this week after Musk s ...