Elon Musk threatens to buy Manchester United: Could billionaire actually buy the football team?
2 years, 4 months ago

Elon Musk threatens to buy Manchester United: Could billionaire actually buy the football team?

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk said he is going to buy Manchester United. Mr Musk almost certainly isn’t buying Manchester United. Mr Musk had hinted that he could buy a social network before he finally took the plunge and bought up shares in the company, then made an offer for the whole thing. As such, the fact Mr Musk was joking about his purchase of Manchester United does not mean that it is also insignificant.

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Elon Musk’s father on billionaire’s interest in UK politics: ‘He’s just a person... tell him to get lost’
Trending News
1 day, 12 hours ago

Elon Musk’s father on billionaire’s interest in UK politics: ‘He’s just a person... tell him to get lost’

Live Mint  

Over the past weeks, Elon Musk has shifted his political target towards Europe, especially taking jibes and making accusations against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who hit back at the billionaire for “spreading misinformation”. Now, in an interview with LBC News, Errol Musk addressed the topic and urged those in the UK to not put too much stock in Elon …

Elon Musk buying Liverpool would be like seeing your dream home bulldozed - he is everything this city cannot stand and even if he made every ticket free I would never sit on the Kop again, writes DOM
1 day, 12 hours ago

Elon Musk buying Liverpool would be like seeing your dream home bulldozed - he is everything this city cannot stand and even if he made every ticket free I would never sit on the Kop again, writes DOM

Daily Mail  

Not in a million years. There had been mirth in the city last weekend when phones started pinging with WhatsApp messages showing the front page of the Weekend Sport — a publication best known for its pictures and taking a sideways look at things — with a headline pronouncing: ‘Elon Musk set to buy LFC.’ It felt a bit early …

Elon Musk 'would like to' buy Premier League club Liverpool, claims father
Trending News
1 day, 14 hours ago

Elon Musk 'would like to' buy Premier League club Liverpool, claims father

India Today  

Elon Musk's father, Errol Musk, has claimed that the billionaire entrepreneur has expressed interest in purchasing Liverpool FC, the iconic Premier League football club. When pressed on whether his son would want to buy Liverpool, Musk added: "Oh, yes. Elon Musk, whose net worth is estimated at £343 billion, could theoretically afford Liverpool, valued by Forbes at £4.3 billion. Boasting …

Liverpool owners insist they have NO intention of selling after Elon Musk's father revealed the billionaire wants to buy the club in bombshell interview
1 day, 19 hours ago

Liverpool owners insist they have NO intention of selling after Elon Musk's father revealed the billionaire wants to buy the club in bombshell interview

Daily Mail  

Elon has family connections to the city, with his grandmother born there Musk's father, Errol, said his billionaire son 'would like to' buy Merseyside club Liverpool's owners have no intention of selling the club - and have received no approach from Elon Musk. In a bombshell admission the tech billionaire's father claimed his son would be interested in buying the …

Elon Musk has expressed interest in buying English soccer club Liverpool, his father says
1 day, 20 hours ago

Elon Musk has expressed interest in buying English soccer club Liverpool, his father says

Associated Press  

Elon Musk’s father says his billionaire son has expressed interest in buying English soccer club Liverpool. “Oh yes, but that doesn’t mean he’s buying it,” Errol Musk said. We have always said that if there is an investment partner that is right for Liverpool then we would pursue the opportunity to help ensure the club’s long-term financial resiliency and future …

Elon Musk attacks Keir Starmer’s Labour government with UK investment claim
1 week, 3 days ago

Elon Musk attacks Keir Starmer’s Labour government with UK investment claim

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk has hit out at Keir Starmer claiming that "very …

Elon Musk’s wealth jumps by $170bn since election day after he backed Trump with $277m
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Elon Musk’s wealth jumps by $170bn since election day after he backed Trump with $277m

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musks’s wealth has …

Elon Musk’s net worth tops $300 billion in wake of Trump victory
2 months ago

Elon Musk’s net worth tops $300 billion in wake of Trump victory

Deccan Chronicle  

Elon Musk’s net worth has surpassed $300 billion for the first time in almost three years, as shares of Tesla Inc. soar on bets that his close ties with President-elect Donald Trump will bolster the company.Musk has added more to his personal fortune since Trump’s win than anyone else tracked by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Trump also voiced support for …

Trump's Electric Car Gambit: A Cautionary Tale for the Auto Industry
2 months ago

Trump's Electric Car Gambit: A Cautionary Tale for the Auto Industry

Hindustan Times  

The article explores the contrasting approaches of Donald Trump and Elon Musk towards the transition to sustainable energy. While Musk's focus lies on electrifying the automotive industry, Trump remains skeptical of electric vehicles, viewing them as a misguided economic and environmental initiative. Despite the challenges, Musk's unwavering commitment to sustainability and his influence on the industry have ensured that Tesla …

What You Get When You Go Into Business With Elon Musk
55 years ago

What You Get When You Go Into Business With Elon Musk

Slate  

Around the time he was buying Twitter last year, Elon Musk borrowed a billion dollars from a different company he owns: SpaceX, which makes rockets. So he might get a lot of things he wants, even if those things don’t seem like they’ll provide much of a benefit to any shareholder of Company B except for, you know, Musk himself. …

From Qatar to Elon Musk, Man United sale rumors grow
1 year, 10 months ago

From Qatar to Elon Musk, Man United sale rumors grow

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — The race is on to buy Manchester United and it will take deep pockets to meet an estimated price of $6 billion. No wonder the oil and gas rich state of Qatar is being so heavily linked with a bid and Elon Musk’s name refuses to go away despite the Tesla owner saying he was joking when …

Musk tells jury buying Tesla at $420 a share was no joke
1 year, 11 months ago

Musk tells jury buying Tesla at $420 a share was no joke

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk on Monday told jurors that his 2018 tweet about taking Tesla private at $420 a share was no joke and that Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund was serious about helping him do it. The case revolves around a pair of tweets in which Musk said, "funding secured" for a project to buy out the publicly-traded electric automaker, then …

Musk says he had ‘no ill motive’ with his privatising Tesla tweet
1 year, 11 months ago

Musk says he had ‘no ill motive’ with his privatising Tesla tweet

Al Jazeera  

Billionaire Elon Musk is on trial for fraud claims for his 2018 tweet that he had ‘funding secured’ to privatise Tesla at $420 per share. Elon Musk testified that he had “no ill motive” when he tweeted in 2018 that he had funding lined up to buy out his electric car company Tesla Inc, a claim that some shareholders have …

Man Utd fans react with delight to report that Apple is considering buying club for £5.8billion
2 years, 1 month ago

Man Utd fans react with delight to report that Apple is considering buying club for £5.8billion

Daily Mail  

Manchester United fans have been left delighted after a report that Apple is considering buying their club for £5.8billion. Apple CEO Tim Cook is the latest high-profile suitor to be interested in buying Manchester United, according to reports A top priority for United's new owner will be to upgrade their famous ground, Old Trafford United legend Gary Neville has backed …

Premier League: Who could be potential Manchester United buyers?
2 years, 1 month ago

Premier League: Who could be potential Manchester United buyers?

The Hindu  

Manchester United’s owners, the Glazer family, are considering selling the club as they explore “strategic alternatives”. Ratcliffe’s name was widely mentioned among United fans as someone many would welcome, although there are fears he might be priced out with some estimates putting the club’s worth at more than $4.5 billion. RED KNIGHTS In 2010, the Red Knights, a group involving …

Elon Musk sells almost $4 billion of Tesla stock after Twitter takeover
2 years, 2 months ago

Elon Musk sells almost $4 billion of Tesla stock after Twitter takeover

Live Mint  

Elon Musk sold almost $4 billion in Tesla Inc. stock after buying Twitter Inc. for $44 billion. Mr. Musk late last month completed his acquisition of Twitter after agreeing in April to pay $54.20 for each share he didn’t already own. Mr. Musk said Friday in a tweet that Twitter had suffered “a massive drop in revenue" and was losing …

Elon Musk sells $3.95 billion worth of Tesla stock
2 years, 2 months ago

Elon Musk sells $3.95 billion worth of Tesla stock

The Hindu  

Twitter’s new owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has sold nearly $4 billion worth of Tesla shares, according to regulatory filings. Mr. Musk, who bought Twitter for $44 billion, sold 19.5 million shares of the electric car company from November 4 to November 8, according to Tuesday’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In all, Mr. Musk has sold …

How Elon Musk financed his $44bn Twitter takeover
2 years, 2 months ago

How Elon Musk financed his $44bn Twitter takeover

Al Jazeera  

Billionaire used personal assets, investment funds and bank loans to seal purchase of social media giant. In looking for ways to pay for his takeover of Twitter, Elon Musk has offered up money sourced from his personal assets, investment funds and bank loans, among others. Loans The rest of the money – about $13bn worth – is backed by bank …

Ineos billionaire Jim Ratcliffe emerges as a 'potential buyer' of Manchester United
2 years, 4 months ago

Ineos billionaire Jim Ratcliffe emerges as a 'potential buyer' of Manchester United

Firstpost  

Ineos was responding to reports Manchester United’s current owners, the US-based Glazer family, are considering selling a minority stake, with the team currently bottom of the Premier League following a woeful start to the season under new manager Erik ten Hag. London: British businessman Jim Ratcliffe is “definitely a potential buyer” of Manchester United if the English football giants go …

Man Utd: Glazer family are 'open to selling a minority stake in the club' amid growing unrest
2 years, 4 months ago

Man Utd: Glazer family are 'open to selling a minority stake in the club' amid growing unrest

Daily Mail  

The Glazer family will consider selling a minority stake in Manchester United football club - according to reports. Pressure is mounting on Joel and Malcolm Glazer following United's atrocious start to the 2022-2023 Premier League season, with former defender Gary Neville calling for them to 'explain their plan' amid the club's struggles. The Glazers are coming under increasing pressure to …

Elon Musk says he is buying Manchester United, later clarifies it was a ‘joke’
2 years, 4 months ago

Elon Musk says he is buying Manchester United, later clarifies it was a ‘joke’

The Hindu  

Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, on Tuesday tweeted that he was buying football club Manchester United Plc, without offering any details. About four hours earlier, Mr. Musk had tweeted: “I’m buying Manchester United ur welcome”. Some Manchester United fans, disgruntled by their club’s declining fortunes of late, had previously urged Mr. Musk on Twitter to consider buying the club. …

'I'm Buying Manchester United': Tesla CEO Elon Musk's Announcement Sends Twitter Into Meltdown
2 years, 4 months ago

'I'm Buying Manchester United': Tesla CEO Elon Musk's Announcement Sends Twitter Into Meltdown

News 18  

In a stunning announcement on Wednesday, Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk has said he’s going to buy Premier League football club Manchester United “I’m buying Manchester United ur welcome," Musk said in a tweet. Also, I’m buying Manchester United ur welcome— Elon Musk August 17, 2022 Manchester United, controlled by the American Glazer family, did not immediately respond to …

After Twitter, Elon Musk says he is buying Manchester United and netizens can't keep calm
2 years, 4 months ago

After Twitter, Elon Musk says he is buying Manchester United and netizens can't keep calm

India TV News  

After a failed Twitter deal, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday announced that he is buying British football club Manchester United. he posted and shortly after this tweet, he said, "Also, I'm buying Manchester United ur welcome." Elon Musk denies buying Manchester United After saying that he was buying Manchester United, Musk denied the news. About Manchester United …

Is Elon Musk really buying Manchester United?
2 years, 4 months ago

Is Elon Musk really buying Manchester United?

Al Jazeera  

Musk tweeted he was buying one of the world’s most famous football clubs but offered no details. Musk, the world’s richest person, said early on Wednesday that he hadn’t been serious when he tweeted hours previously that he was going to buy Manchester United Plc, now languishing at the foot of the English Premier League as fed-up fans urge current …

Elon Musk's tweet joking about buying Manchester United creates havoc
2 years, 4 months ago

Elon Musk's tweet joking about buying Manchester United creates havoc

India TV News  

Elon Musk caused havoc by tweeting that he was buying the English soccer team Manchester United, then saying several hours later that it was a joke. Musk sent a tweet about his political affiliations and then added in a second tweet: “Also, I'm buying Manchester United ur welcome.” That came as shocking news in the Manchester United world. The post …

Elon Musk to rely less on loan to buy Twitter bid
2 years, 7 months ago

Elon Musk to rely less on loan to buy Twitter bid

Live Mint  

Elon Musk notified US regulators on Wednesday that he will rely less on loans in his bid to buy Twitter, as he and partners put $33.5 billion into the deal. Musk said in the regulatory filing that he had new commitments that will allow him to rely less on loans to buy Twitter, but did not specify whether he was …

Twitter pushes Elon Musk to complete $44bn deal as he calls for SEC investigation
2 years, 7 months ago

Twitter pushes Elon Musk to complete $44bn deal as he calls for SEC investigation

The Telegraph  

Twitter has demanded that Elon Musk goes ahead with his $44bn takeover of the company as a row over fake user accounts threatens to derail the deal. The social network said in a filing on Tuesday that it was "committed to completing the transaction on the agreed price and terms as promptly as practicable" after Mr Musk said he wanted …

Will the real Elon Musk please stand up?
2 years, 8 months ago

Will the real Elon Musk please stand up?

The Independent  

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Elon Musk’s ten most notable tweets, from Covid-complaints to Bill Gates and Joe Biden-bashing
2 years, 8 months ago

Elon Musk’s ten most notable tweets, from Covid-complaints to Bill Gates and Joe Biden-bashing

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. ‘Pronouns suck’ Not one to avoid controversies, Mr Musk tweeted in July 2020 that “pronouns suck” – …

Twitter: Elon Musk takeover announced with Tesla titan to shell out $44bn
2 years, 8 months ago

Twitter: Elon Musk takeover announced with Tesla titan to shell out $44bn

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Twitter has announced that the social media company will be sold to Tesla …

Elon Musk Offers To Buy 100% Of Twitter
2 years, 8 months ago

Elon Musk Offers To Buy 100% Of Twitter

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Billionaire Elon Musk offered to buy 100% of Twitter for $54.20 per share in cash to take the company private, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing he released Thursday. I made an offer https://t.co/VvreuPMeLu — Elon Musk April 14, 2022 At a TED event later on Thursday, Musk acknowledged that he is “not sure” he’ll …

Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter
2 years, 8 months ago

Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter

CNN  

New York/London CNN Business — Elon Musk has made an offer to buy Twitter and take it private, saying he believes the company needs to be “transformed.” According to an SEC filing, Musk has offered to acquire all the shares in Twitter he does not own for $54.20 per share, valuing the company at $41.4 billion. Agrawal sent a memo …

Elon Musk vows to fight for 'future of civilisation' following $43bn Twitter bid
2 years, 8 months ago

Elon Musk vows to fight for 'future of civilisation' following $43bn Twitter bid

The Telegraph  

Elon Musk has vowed to fight for the “future of civilisation” after launching an audacious $43bn takeover bid for Twitter. Twitter’s board was last night preparing to fight the takeover attempt by the world’s richest man, while one of its biggest shareholders said he also opposed Mr Musk’s plans. Twitter revealed on Thursday that it had received a $54.20-a-share bid …

Elon Musk Donated $6 Billion In Shares Last Year, Days After Tweet About Ending World Hunger
2 years, 10 months ago

Elon Musk Donated $6 Billion In Shares Last Year, Days After Tweet About Ending World Hunger

News 18  

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has disclosed that he gave away nearly $6 billion of his fortune to charity last year. This makes Musk the second-biggest donor last year, behind only Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates who gave $15 billion in donations, according to a report in Chronicle of Philanthropy cited by The New York Times. The donation …

Elon Musk gives about $5.7 billion in Tesla stock to charity
2 years, 10 months ago

Elon Musk gives about $5.7 billion in Tesla stock to charity

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Tesla CEO Elon Musk donated about 5 million shares of company stock worth roughly $5.7 billion to an unidentified charity in November, according to a regulatory filing. In late October, Musk, the world’s richest man, tweeted that he would sell $6 billion in Tesla stock and give the money to the United Nations World Food Program if the …

Elon Musk asks on Twitter if he should sell some Tesla stock
3 years, 2 months ago

Elon Musk asks on Twitter if he should sell some Tesla stock

The Hindu  

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is asking on Twitter whether he should sell 10% of his stock in the electric-vehicle company amid pressure in Washington to increase taxes on billionaires like him. It is a concept called "unrealised gains" and Mr Musk is sitting on a lot of them with a net worth of roughly $300 billion. "Much is made lately …

Tesla's market value drops by $14 billion after Elon Musk tweets 'stock price too high'; CEO's stake down by $3 billion in value
4 years, 8 months ago

Tesla's market value drops by $14 billion after Elon Musk tweets 'stock price too high'; CEO's stake down by $3 billion in value

Firstpost  

In his Twitter tirade, Musk even claimed that he is selling almost all his physical possessions and that he will ‘own no house’ Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk recently tweeted that the company’s share prices were too high. The tweet managed to wipe USD 14 billion off the carmaker’s value and set back Musk’s own stake in Tesla by …

Elon Musk says he may be worth $20 billion, but he’s low on cash
5 years, 1 month ago

Elon Musk says he may be worth $20 billion, but he’s low on cash

Live Mint  

Elon Musk says he doesn’t have a lot of cash. Musk said he was responding to Unsworth’s criticism of his effort to help rescue members of a Thai football team from a flooded cave in 2018. Thai rescue officials were “very happy” with his team’s effort and the government thanked him for it, Musk said, contradicting the comments Unsworth made …

Elon Musk loses $4.9 billion in Tesla’s worst-ever start to a year
5 years, 7 months ago

Elon Musk loses $4.9 billion in Tesla’s worst-ever start to a year

Live Mint  

Tesla Inc. shares have never had a worse start to a year than in 2019, and Elon Musk is paying the biggest price. The stock has tumbled 43% this year through Thursday, lopping $4.9 billion from the value of Musk’s stake, as Wall Street has grown increasingly skeptical about consumer demand for the company’s electric vehicles. The rout has erased …

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