Tesla shares surge 10% after Elon Musk shocks market with tweet about going private

But the plan Musk laid out did not mention anything about that funding, which would total about $71 billion if Musk plans to take Tesla private at $420 a share. Its current market value is $64 billion. A deal of that size would dwarf the previous largest leveraged buyout, TXU, which was valued at $32.11… Continue reading Tesla shares surge 10% after Elon Musk shocks market with
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Elon Musk’s tweets a strategy to distract from Tesla problems: Yale management expert

In an email sent later to Tesla employees, Musk wrote, “a final decision has not yet been made, but the reason for doing this is all about creating the environment for Tesla to operate best.” He also said, “If the process ends the way I expect it will, a private Tesla would ultimately be an… Continue reading Elon Musk’s tweets a strategy to distract from Tesla
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In a world awash in hassles, this seemed like a dream come true. A near-new Cadillac delivered to your home, office or wherever else you’d like. No insurance or maintenance to worry about. If there are issues, a “concierge” is an email or phone call away. Grow tired of the car? Just go to the… Continue reading No need to buy a Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz or Volvo when you
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Tesla stock jumps on Musk’s tweet that he is considering taking company private; unclear if tweet is legitimate

Then Musk’s account tweeted “Good Morning” with a smiley-face emoji at about 1:30 p.m. ET. Good Morning The stock jumped as high as $371.15 and then came back as traders began to question the legitimacy of the tweet. It was last at about $358, already up more than 5 percent on the day because of… Continue reading Tesla stock jumps on Musk’s tweet that he is considering
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Ford executive said to leave over ‘accusations of inappropriate behavior’

Pradeep Gaur | Mint | Hindustan Times | Getty Images Ford global director of program management Prakash Patel at a launch of a Ford Mustang on January 28, 2016 in New Delhi, India.  A high-profile executive at Ford has reportedly left the company over accusations of inappropriate behavior, according to an article in Automotive News… Continue reading Ford executive said to leave over ‘accusations of
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