Tesla finished a strong week with a nearly 10% jump on April 25, driven by a government push toward self-driving vehicles.

The stock got a fresh boost on Friday as the US Department of Transportation announced looser rules for self-driving cars.

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Shares of Tesla ( TSLA 9.66%) are climbing on Friday. The electric vehicle (EV) maker's stock had gained 8.7% as of noon ET.

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