Tesla Inc TSLA shares are trading lower by 6.51% to $218.33Monday morning. Shares of several growth companies, including Tesla, are trading higher amid a fallin treasury yields, which has pressured growth stocks. Major indices are higher as stocks rebound following Friday's selloff after the UK reversed its proposed tax cuts. Better-than-expected quarterly results from Bank of America have also lifted sentiment going into the earnings season.
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield hit an intraday lowof 3.920% Monday morning before rising to around the 3.950% level. When interest rates rise, the value of future cash flows is reduced for growth stocks like Tesla, which in turn lower the value of the stock.
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According to data fromBenzinga Pro, Teslahas a 52-week high of $414.50 and a 52-week low of $206.22.