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    Musk considering taking Tesla private.

    https://www.ft.com/content/73b700dc-...7-f854c65a4465

    OK, this is just fascinating story.

    Will TheAnimus be forever sorry he sold his first tranche at $100 and last at $300? Or is this the desperate actions of a man who isn't able to produce at the rate he has promised, whilst burning cash wanting to avoid difficult questions.

    We'd better get the popcorn ready!
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    Re: Musk considering taking Tesla private.

    At least you made some money with them unlike the American taxpayer!!

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    Re: Musk considering taking Tesla private.

    Elon, like Trump, needs to delete his twitter.

    A reminder that Tesla is currently valued almost twice as much as Ford.

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    Re: Musk considering taking Tesla private.

    Quote Originally Posted by TeePee View Post
    A reminder that Tesla is currently valued almost twice as much as Ford.
    That is nuts.

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    Re: Musk considering taking Tesla private.

    Quote Originally Posted by spacein_vader View Post
    That is nuts.
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    Re: Musk considering taking Tesla private.

    Animus - your link just sends us to a Subscription page, if we havent subscribed we cannot see it.
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    Re: Musk considering taking Tesla private.

    Ah, it's well worth a subscription.

    Anyway here's the BBC:

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45105674

    Tesla shares ended the day 11% up at almost $380 per share - close to their all-time high. Mr Musk said shareholders would be offered $420 per share, valuing the business at more than $80bn, including debt.
    Now in his tweet he said:

    Am considering taking Tesla private at $420. Funding secured.
    If he doesn't have the funding to do this, and frankly how/where he could possibly have gotten it I can't tell you without a BBG terminal to begin to understand the holders. Let's just say I'd be surprised, this is a huge valuation and unless he has been sitting on something I don't know how it could be achieved.

    I would hope the SEC will look into this, and ensure has truly has a secured offer.
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    Re: Musk considering taking Tesla private.

    Quote Originally Posted by g8ina View Post
    Animus - your link just sends us to a Subscription page, if we havent subscribed we cannot see it.
    I just assumed Musk had purchased the FT and is hoping all those rich bankers and investors will pay loads of money subbing to it...

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    Re: Musk considering taking Tesla private.

    And the stock price tumbles as the SEC announces it's investigation.

    Personally I think Elon was just trying to hurt the shorters that he hates so much, and simply didn't understand the potential consequences.

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    Re: Musk considering taking Tesla private.

    Elon Musk hates shorters?

    What is a shorter and how do I become one?

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    Re: Musk considering taking Tesla private.

    On 7/8/18, Tesla's stock price hit 380.

    Today, Tesla closed at 280.

    Rumots are, they are behind on production numbers again too, but that shouldn't be surprising. Where will it go from here?

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    Re: Musk considering taking Tesla private.

    Quote Originally Posted by TeePee View Post
    On 7/8/18, Tesla's stock price hit 380.

    Today, Tesla closed at 280.

    Rumots are, they are behind on production numbers again too, but that shouldn't be surprising. Where will it go from here?
    In short, bust.

    Or more accurately, it'll plummet to a level that a real car maker will buy them out for their parents and they can use it as a premium brand a la Lexus.

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    Re: Musk considering taking Tesla private.

    One day and one drag later, 260. Class Action announced, so Monday should be interesting too...

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    Re: Musk considering taking Tesla private.

    Elon Musk has lost it. All work and no play makes Elon a very interesting but not useful to his compaines boy!

    I hope he finds a way to disconnect for a bit then get back to doing a decent job.
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    Re: Musk considering taking Tesla private.

    SEC has filed charges, TSLA down 11% today....

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    Re: Musk considering taking Tesla private.

    Musk to stand down as chairman for 3 years and a $20mil fine.

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45696150

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