Tesla returns to profitability and tops Wall Street's Q3 earnings expectations (TSLA)

Tesla posted a $1.91 adjusted profit per share on Wednesday, handily beating Wall Street expectations. 
The company already reported record vehicle production and delivery for the quarter earlier in October.
Shares of Tesla rose as much as 17% in after-hours trading after the release. 
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Tesla posted a surprise third-quarter profit on Wednesday, sending shares surging by as much as 17% in late trading.
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