Tesla CEO Musk says he is 'almost done' with stock sales; shares rally

FILE PHOTO: Tesla Chief Executive Office Elon Musk speaks at his company's factory in Fremont, California, June 22, 2012, as the car company began delivering its Model S electric sedan. REUTERS/Noah Berger/File Photo

(This December 22 story clarifies with reference to state income tax in paragraph 14)

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Wednesday he was "almost done" with his stock sales after selling over $15 billion worth for more than one month.