https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/08/elon-musks-tesla-stock-boost-may-lower-financial-pressures-for-the-ca.html > Tesla's big stock rally after a tweet from CEO Elon Musk that said he is considering taking the company private put an important convertible bond above its conversion price, potentially easing financial pressure on the carmaker. > On Tuesday, Tesla shares surged 11 percent after a tweet from Musk's verified Twitter account that mentioned taking the company private at a $420 per share price.