Stock Market Today, Aug. 31: Tesla Stock Surges on Cybercab Event Anticipation
On Aug. 31, 2026, investors rotated into large-cap growth names as traders zeroed in on the Sept. 3 Cybercab event and FSD execution plans.
On August 31, Tesla's stock price surged to $367.95, marking a 5.51% increase in trading on the NASDAQ. Investors were particularly focused on Tesla's upcoming Cybercab event scheduled for September 3, fueled by renewed interest in the company's Full Self-Driving (FSD) and robotaxi initiatives. Trading volume soared to 60.9 million shares, more than 46% above its three-month average of 41.6 million shares.
Founded in 2010, Tesla's stock has experienced an astounding growth of 23,042% since its initial public offering. As of the close on August 31, the S&P 500 stood at 7,686, down 0.33%, while the Nasdaq Composite reached 26,371, down 0.12%.
Other notable players in the EV and automotive software sectors included Rivian Automotive (RIVN) and Lucid Group (LCID). Rivian closed at $16.06, experiencing a negligible decrease of 0.06%, whereas Lucid Group closed at $4.85, down 3.19%. Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, has been emphasizing the importance of his company's EV autonomy software as a key driver of its future success. The highly anticipated Cybercab event on Thursday was expected to further bolster investor confidence, leading to today's stock rally.
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