Tesla inc closed on Thursday at $705.65. So far the stock is trying hard to establish the 700 mark as it's base. Tesla will be releasing their First Quarter earning report on the 29th after the close of the trading session. This is one of the most awaited events next week.Late on Thursday the company said a new board member had joined the team. Hiromichi Mizuno will be the new board member effective. He previously served as executive managing director of Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund which is the World's largest pension fund with assets almost totaling about $1.5 trillion.Mr.Mizuno is famous for his shorting sentiments because he insists they create long term value creation by corporations.Shares of Tesla were up by a few decimal points in extended trading sessions after declining about 3.5% during the regular trading session.