Tesla (TSLA) shares are showing strength in premarket trading ahead of the opening of the regular session on the U.S. stock market. With news of a demonstration of the new Roadster added to the mix, attention is focused on whether the upward trend can continue in the U.S. market heading into the weekend.

Up Over 4% in Premarket

As of 5:06 p.m. on the 16th, Korean time, Tesla was trading at $378.09 in the premarket, up $15.65 (4.32%) from the previous day's close.

With Tesla gaining more than 4% in premarket trading, attention is on whether buying will continue in the regular session. However, as premarket trading can have limited volume and liquidity compared with the regular session, investors should keep in mind that the stock's direction may change after the opening.

New Roadster Demonstration Draws Market Attention

Meanwhile, news related to Tesla's new sports car, the Roadster, is also drawing attention. Tesla reportedly demonstrated the new Roadster on the 15th (local time) at a SpaceX test site in McGregor, Texas, with CEO Elon Musk and Chief Designer Franz Holzhausen among those in attendance.

The Roadster showcased this time is a two-seat vehicle equipped with gas thrusters, and the demonstration focused on showcasing the technical features of the next-generation sports car Tesla has been promising. The Roadster has drawn market attention as a model symbolizing Tesla's electric vehicle technology and its direction in developing high-performance vehicles. However, whether this demonstration will translate into actual mass production schedules or sales results remains to be seen.

Key Points to Watch in the Regular Session

The market is watching to see whether Tesla's premarket gains will be maintained in the regular session. In particular, as the U.S. stock market has recently been reacting sensitively to inflation indicators and interest rate outlooks, not only positive news for individual companies but also overall investment sentiment toward tech stocks could affect the share price.

With Tesla once again approaching the $380 level, whether the stock can break above that price point after the regular session opens has emerged as a short-term point of interest.

[This article is for reference purposes only and does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any specific stock. Premarket prices may fluctuate during regular trading.]