Elon Musk

Super-rich grab half of all new wealth in past decade: Oxfam

January 18, 2023 | 10:50

The richest 1 per cent has nearly doubled as much wealth as the rest of the world put together over the past two years.

Elon Musk subpoenas former Twitter chief Jack Dorsey

August 23, 2022 | 09:58

Elon Musk has served former Twitter boss Jack Dorsey with a subpoena in a hunt for material to help him get out of buying the giant social media platform for $44 billion as agreed.

Elon Musk asks to delay start of Twitter court battle

July 16, 2022 | 12:46

Tesla chief Elon Musk asked a Delaware court Friday to reject a bid by Twitter to put their $44 billion merger lawsuit on trial in September, instead asking to push it back until next year.

Twitter shareholder lawsuit accuses Musk of 'market manipulation'

May 27, 2022 | 16:57

Elon Musk faces a lawsuit accusing him of pushing down Twitter's stock price in order to either give himself an escape hatch from his $44 billion buyout bid, or room to negotiate a discount.

Musk sells $8.4 bn in Tesla shares after Twitter deal

April 30, 2022 | 22:00

Tesla chief Elon Musk sold about $8.4 billion worth of shares in the electric carmaker in the days after Twitter's board agreed to his $44 billion takeover offer, according to US securities filings.

Elon Musk reaches deal to buy Twitter for $44 bn

April 27, 2022 | 07:00

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, struck a deal Monday to buy Twitter for $44 billion, capping a saga complete with hostile takeover threats before delivering him personal control of one of the most influential social media platforms on the planet.

Twitter, analysts wary of Musk takeover bid

April 21, 2022 | 11:02

As tempting as access to Elon Musk's wealth may be, Twitter is not eager to be ruled by a billionaire known for shooting from the hip with little regard for the consequences.

Elon Musk no longer joining Twitter board: CEO

April 11, 2022 | 10:00

Elon Musk is no longer joining the board of Twitter, the CEO of the social media company said late Sunday, in a reversal less than a week after announcing the Tesla chief would be appointed.

Tesla says working on China import hiccup

March 07, 2019 | 13:00

Tesla said Wednesday (Mar 6) it was working to resume imports of its new Model 3 sedan in China after the company said a labelling hiccup caused problems with customs.

Elon Musk tweet may cost him job as Tesla CEO

February 28, 2019 | 11:46

The standoff between US stock regulators and mercurial Tesla chief Elon Musk has taken a dramatic turn over a tweet that could cost the entrepreneur his job as CEO of the electric carmaker.

Tesla tumbles on new executive departures, Musk interview

September 08, 2018 | 12:54

Shares of Tesla Motors tumbled Friday as investors were rattled by the departures of two executives and a late-night interview in which chief executive Elon Musk was seen smoking marijuana.

Tesla shares fall on reports of SEC subpoena

August 16, 2018 | 10:01

Shares of Tesla fell on Wednesday (Aug 15) following reports US securities regulators have subpoenaed the electric car manufacturer's Chief Executive Elon Musk over his statements about taking the company private.

Elon Musk says in talks with Saudis on taking Tesla private

August 14, 2018 | 21:00

Tesla chief executive Elon Musk disclosed on Monday (Aug 13) he was in talks with Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund and other investors to take the electric automaker private.

Tesla boss Musk weighs go-private deal for electric carmaker

August 08, 2018 | 10:00

Controversial Tesla chief executive Elon Musk said on Tuesday (Aug 7) he was considering taking the electric carmaker private, sending shares sharply higher in anticipation of a big premium.