Tesla’s adjusted earnings rose 3% on growth in its energy and service businesses, helping it regain some momentum in the final months of what has been a roller coaster year for the world’s most valuable automaker.

The electric car company run by Elon Musk is facing increasing competition, but investors have focused mostly on the prospects for Tesla’s self-driving technology.

Nasdaq reported a higher fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by strong demand for the exchange operator's financial technology products.