Tesla shares closed at $357.45 on September 28, down nearly 4% amid elevated trading volume, after trading as high as $369 intraday and following a pullback from the prior week's levels near $380. Pre-market activity on September 29 showed modest recovery toward $358–359. Key influences include the start of Tesla Semi deliveries, postponed Roadster unveiling, recent analyst price target cuts, and a September 30 NHTSA regulatory deadline, all against a backdrop of 52-week highs near $499 and ongoing volatility in EV and tech sectors. These elements shape short-term trader positioning for the September 30 close.