Tesla stock soars more than 5% after company reports surprise Q2 profit, on track for S&P 500

Tesla Inc. late Wednesday reported an unexpected second-quarter GAAP and adjusted profit, sending the stock higher in the extended session and putting it on a course to join the S&P 500 index.

Tesla Inc. late Wednesday reported an unexpected second-quarter GAAP and adjusted profit, sending the stock higher in the extended session and putting it on a course to join the S&P 500 index.