Tesla Stock Surges After Musk Discloses Purchases Worth $1 BillionPlease note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. Tesla (NYSE: TSLA) stock is trading higher today after CEO Elon Musk disclosed that he purchased $1 billion worth of the company’s shares. This acquisition, which occurred on September 12, 2025, marks his first open-market purchase of the company’s shares since February 2020. Musk Acquires Tesla Shares Worth $1 BillionIf approved by shareholders, the plan could increase Musk’s ownership stake in Tesla to over 25%, significantly consolidating his control over the company. Musk buying Tesla stock is a clever ploy to signal his faith in the new trajectory that he is trying to steer the company to.