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Posted 9/6/2023, 2:41:00 AM

Elon Musk borrowed $1 billion from SpaceX around time of his Twitter purchase: report

Tesla CEO Elon Musk borrowed $1 billion from SpaceX, his rocket company, around the time he purchased Twitter last year, and the loan was repaid with interest in November.

marketwatch.com

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8/23/2023

Elon Musk shows off production Cybertruck in Texas

Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased a production version of the company's long-delayed Cybertruck on social media, as the electric vehicle manufacturer aims to enter the profitable pickup segment and compete with rivals Ford and Rivian.

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Payouts expected from Elon Musk's SEC settlement

Investors who lost money when Elon Musk tweeted about taking Tesla private may soon receive a $41.53 million payout as part of a settlement for federal securities fraud charges.

8/29/2023

It’s Elon Musk vs Martin Shkreli in a battle over his X account

Former pharmaceutical executive and convicted securities fraudster Martin Shkreli claims he has been lobbying Elon Musk through mutual friends to regain access to his original X (formerly Twitter) account, alleging that Musk's actions contradict his stance on free speech; Shkreli believes Musk may be jealous of him and his machismo.

9/8/2023

Musk's $25,000 Tesla EV Back on Track Thanks to Execs and Shared Production with Robotaxi

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, despite previous prioritization of developing a robotaxi, has been convinced by company executives to focus on both a $25,000 electric car and the robotaxi, according to Musk's biographer Walter Isaacson.

9/11/2023

Elon Musk Gives Bill Gates the Cold Shoulder After Losing $500M Tesla Bet

Elon Musk was "super mean" to fellow billionaire Bill Gates after Gates purchased a short position on Tesla stock, resulting in Musk refusing a philanthropy request from Gates.

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Tesla Troubles Overlooked in Flattering Musk Biography

The biography "Elon Musk" by Walter Isaacson explores the life and achievements of the Tesla and SpaceX CEO, but fails to address controversial aspects such as his experiences with apartheid and allegations of discrimination, resulting in a one-sided portrayal of Musk as a visionary hero.

9/13/2023

Musk and Bezos: The Billionaire Space Race Rivals

Elon Musk's new biography reveals that he was upset with Jeff Bezos for not inviting him to tour Blue Origin's factory after Bezos toured SpaceX, leading to an awkward dinner and a long-standing feud between the two billionaires in the space race.

9/13/2023

SpaceX Reaches Starlink Profitability Milestone by Lowering Costs and Rapidly Expanding Customer Base

Elon Musk's SpaceX is no longer subsidizing the cost of its Starlink antennas, which is a positive step toward improving profitability and indicates that the terminals now cost less than $600 each to make.

9/14/2023

Elon Musk's 'Intensity Addiction' Drives Him to Take Big Risks and Work Nonstop, Says Biographer

Elon Musk, known for his leadership at Tesla and SpaceX, has a relentless drive for intensity and risk-taking, leading him to acquire Twitter and run multiple companies simultaneously.

9/18/2023

Elon Musk Details Twitter Plans and Subscriptions in Talk With Israeli PM, Addresses Controversies

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, revealed plans for his social network, X (formerly Twitter), to introduce a monthly payment system to combat bots, but did not disclose the cost or additional features included, while also claiming to have 550 million monthly users generating millions of daily posts, without specifying the authenticity of these users. Musk's discussion with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also addressed concerns over hate speech and antisemitism on the platform, following Musk's previous amplification of such content. Musk's takeover of Twitter led to significant changes, including staff cuts, the restoration of previously suspended accounts, and the elimination of Twitter's verification system.

Topics

Posted 9/6/2023, 2:41:00 AM

Elon Musk borrowed $1 billion from SpaceX around time of his Twitter purchase: report

Tesla CEO Elon Musk borrowed $1 billion from SpaceX, his rocket company, around the time he purchased Twitter last year, and the loan was repaid with interest in November.

marketwatch.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/23/2023

Elon Musk shows off production Cybertruck in Texas

8/24/2023

Payouts expected from Elon Musk's SEC settlement

Investors who lost money when Elon Musk tweeted about taking Tesla private may soon receive a $41.53 million payout as part of a settlement for federal securities fraud charges.

8/29/2023

It’s Elon Musk vs Martin Shkreli in a battle over his X account

9/8/2023

Musk's $25,000 Tesla EV Back on Track Thanks to Execs and Shared Production with Robotaxi

9/11/2023

Elon Musk Gives Bill Gates the Cold Shoulder After Losing $500M Tesla Bet

Elon Musk was "super mean" to fellow billionaire Bill Gates after Gates purchased a short position on Tesla stock, resulting in Musk refusing a philanthropy request from Gates.

9/11/2023

Tesla Troubles Overlooked in Flattering Musk Biography

9/13/2023

Musk and Bezos: The Billionaire Space Race Rivals

9/13/2023

SpaceX Reaches Starlink Profitability Milestone by Lowering Costs and Rapidly Expanding Customer Base

9/14/2023

Elon Musk's 'Intensity Addiction' Drives Him to Take Big Risks and Work Nonstop, Says Biographer

Elon Musk, known for his leadership at Tesla and SpaceX, has a relentless drive for intensity and risk-taking, leading him to acquire Twitter and run multiple companies simultaneously.

9/18/2023

Elon Musk Details Twitter Plans and Subscriptions in Talk With Israeli PM, Addresses Controversies