Tesla shares clawed back from steep losses on Friday, as a war of words between CEO Elon Musk and U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to cool amid report that White House aides were scheduling a call to help broker peace.

Trump threatened to go after Musk's business interests.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares gained 5% in premarket trading on Friday as investors were reassured by news that White House aides had scheduled a call with CEO Elon Musk in an effort to ease tensions following a public feud with U.

President Donald Trump lashed out on Thursday against Elon Musk, saying he was "disappointed" by the billionaire's public opposition to the sweeping tax-cut and spending bill that is at the heart of T...