Coverage dated October 3, 2022 to October 4, 2022

Report: Musk proposes going ahead with deal to buy Twitter

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Trading in shares of Twitter were halted after the stock spiked on reports that Elon Musk would proceed with his $44 billion deal to buy the company.

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Tucson
EXPLAINER: What's next in Musk's epic battle with Twitter? (opens Tucson)
Published Oct 3, 2022
Tucson's feed description
Elon Musk’s monthslong tussle with Twitter has taken a sharp turn after the Tesla billionaire seemed to return to where he started in April — offering to buy the company
MyNorthwest
A timeline of billionaire Elon Musk's bid to control Twitter (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Oct 3, 2022
MyNorthwest's feed description
Reports say Elon Musk is proposing to go ahead with his $44 billion takeover of Twitter after all, a move that would end a legal fight between the
Digital Journal
Musk offers to close Twitter buyout at original price: report (opens Digital Journal)
Published Oct 3, 2022
Digital Journal's feed description
Elon Musk has offered to push through with his buyout of Twitter at the original agreed price, reports said Tuesday, just weeks before the opening of a
NBC News
Elon Musk tells Twitter he'll go forward with acquisition if lawsuit stops (opens NBC News)
Published Oct 3, 2022
NBC News's feed description
Twitter said its "intention" is to close the deal, which initially valued the company at $44 billion.
Tucson
Musk offers to end legal fight, pay $44B to buy Twitter (opens Tucson)
Published Oct 3, 2022
Tucson's feed description
Elon Musk is offering to go through with his original proposal to buy Twitter for $44 billion. The Tesla CEO said in a regulatory filing Tuesday that he notified Twitter
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Deal back on? Elon Musk gets closer to buying Twitter (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Published Oct 3, 2022
Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description
The tumultuous saga of Elon Musk's on-again off-again purchase of Twitter took a turn toward a conclusion Tuesday after the mercurial Tesla CEO proposed to buy the company at the originally agreed-on price of $44 billion.
Fox32 Chicago
Trading of Twitter shares halted over report Elon Musk has bid to buy company (opens Fox32 Chicago)
Published Oct 3, 2022
Fox32 Chicago's feed description
Elon Musk sent a letter to Twitter offering to complete the deal, which already has shareholder approval, at the original price. Musk offered to buy the company at $54.20 a share.
Hot Air
BREAKING: Twitter trading halted on news that Musk will stick to acquisition deal (opens Hot Air)
Published Oct 3, 2022
Hot Air's feed description
Elon Musk is proposing to buy Twitter Inc. for the original offer price of $54.20 a share, Bloomberg News reports. Musk made the proposal in a letter to Twitter, according to people familiar with the...
CBS News
Elon Musk proposes going ahead with deal to buy Twitter, reports say (opens CBS News)
Published Oct 3, 2022
CBS News's feed description
Tesla CEO faces long odds of convincing a court to let him walk away from his $44 billion acquisition.
NewsBusters
Done Deal? Bloomberg News Reports Elon Musk to Proceed with $44 Billion Twitter Buy (opens NewsBusters)
Published Oct 3, 2022
NewsBusters's feed description
The world’s richest man just shattered the internet again by reportedly agreeing to proceed with his $44 billion acquisition deal for Twitter.
WTOL Toledo
Report: Musk proposes to proceed with Twitter takeover (opens WTOL Toledo)
Published Oct 3, 2022
WTOL Toledo's feed description
The Musk-Twitter saga has been a back-and-forth roller coaster for months as the world's richest man tried to avoid going through with the deal.
Washington Examiner
Musk reportedly proposing going through with Twitter deal at original price (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Oct 3, 2022
Washington Examiner's feed description
Elon Musk is proposing to uphold his deal with Twitter after months of attempts to wiggle out of the deal through legal proceedings.
NBC10 Philadelphia
Twitter Shares Halted on Report That Musk Plans to Go Through With Deal at $54.20 a Share (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published Oct 3, 2022
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This is breaking news. Please check back for updates.
PJ Media
BREAKING: Elon Musk's Twitter Purchase Is Back On (opens PJ Media)
Published Oct 3, 2022
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reportedly decided to move ahead with purchasing Twitter for the original offer of $44 billion, anonymous sources tell Bloomberg News. If accepted, his offer would put an end t...
Omaha World-Herald
Report: Musk proposes going ahead with deal to buy Twitter (opens Omaha World-Herald)
Published Oct 4, 2022
Omaha World-Herald's feed description
Trading in shares of Twitter were halted after the stock spiked on reports that Elon Musk would proceed with his $44 billion deal to buy the company.
Hot Air
Musk: On second -- er, third -- thought, I'll buy Twitter (opens Hot Air)
Published Oct 3, 2022
Hot Air's feed description
Great news for Twitter users — but maybe not for Elon Musk, especially considering current market conditions. America’s wealthiest entrepreneur agreed to execute the acquisition deal he si...
Forbes
Twitter Shares Soar 22% After Musk Offers To Buy Company At Original Price (opens Forbes)
Published Oct 3, 2022
Forbes's feed description
Twitter shares initially rose 13% early Tuesday afternoon after Bloomberg reported Musk’s purchase agreement is back on, and the price kept rising after a midday trading halt ended.
Forbes
Musk Offers To Buy Twitter At Original Price, Sending Stock Soaring (opens Forbes)
Published Oct 3, 2022
Forbes's feed description
Twitter shares rose 13% early Tuesday afternoon after Bloomberg reported Musk’s purchase agreement is back on, and trading of the stock was halted.
Deutsche Welle
Elon Musk deal to buy Twitter for $44 billion is back on | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Oct 3, 2022
Deutsche Welle's feed description
The tech billionaire is abandoning his legal battle to stop his own takeover of Twitter, with the social media company confirming it plans to close the deal to sell.
Washington Times
Elon Musk moves to proceed with purchase of Twitter (opens Washington Times)
Published Oct 3, 2022
Washington Times's feed description
Anonymous sources told Bloomberg News that Tesla CEO Elon Musk has decided to move ahead with purchasing Twitter for the original $44 billion.
Engadget
Elon Musk tells Twitter he wants to go ahead with original deal, according to Bloomberg (opens Engadget)
Published Oct 3, 2022
Engadget's feed description
Elon Musk wants to own Twitter after all.
Breitbart News
Report: Elon Musk Offers to Buy Twitter at Original Offer Price (opens Breitbart News)
Published Oct 3, 2022
Breitbart News's feed description
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is reportedly offering to buy Twitter at his original offered price of $54.20 per share.
Los Angeles Times
Musk proposes going ahead with deal to buy Twitter, reports say (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Oct 3, 2022
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Trading in Twitter shares was halted after the stock spiked on reports that Elon Musk would proceed with his $44-billion deal to buy the company.
Al Jazeera
Musk said to go ahead with original offer to buy Twitter: Report (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Oct 3, 2022
Al Jazeera's feed description
Musk is expected to propose going ahead with his takeover of Twitter at $54.20 per share, according to news reports.
NBC4 Washington
Elon Musk Reportedly Proposes Going Ahead With Deal to Buy Twitter (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Oct 3, 2022
NBC4 Washington's feed description
Trading in shares of Twitter was halted on the news.

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