Coverage dated April 3, 2022 to April 4, 2022

Elon Musk to Join Twitter's Board

Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia, on the newest of 2 developments

Elon Musk is joining Twitter’s board of directors, one day after it was disclosed that the Tesla CEO took a 9% stake in the social media platform

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Apr 4, 2022
Suddenly, Twitter's biggest stakeholder is Tesla's Elon Musk
Headline from Madison ·
Apr 5, 2022Newest
Elon Musk to Join Twitter's Board
Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia ·

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Bowling Green Daily News
Suddenly, Tesla's Elon Musk is Twitter's biggest stakeholder (opens Bowling Green Daily News)
Published Apr 3, 2022
Bowling Green Daily News's feed description
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has taken a 9.2% stake in Twitter to become its largest shareholder after raising questions about the social media platform’s dedication to free speech.
NBC 6 South Florida
Elon Musk Just Bought 9% of Twitter—Here's How Much Money You'd Have If You Invested $1,000 Five Years Ago (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Apr 3, 2022
NBC 6 South Florida's feed description
Musk’s 73,486,938 shares make him Twitter’s largest shareholder, and were valued by CNBC at $2.89 billion at Friday’s closing price.
Tucson
Tesla CEO Elon Musk takes a 9% stake in Twitter (opens Tucson)
Published Apr 3, 2022
Tucson's feed description
Musk has raised questions about free speech on Twitter and whether failing to adhere to its basic principles undermines democracy.
NBC Los Angeles
Elon Musk Takes a 9% Stake in Twitter After Criticizing Company's Free Speech Stance (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Apr 3, 2022
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
He has also pondered starting up a rival social media network and industry analysts are skeptical about whether the mercurial CEO will remain on the sidelines for long.
The Times of Israel
Elon Musk takes 9% stake in Twitter, share price soars (opens The Times of Israel)
Published Apr 3, 2022
The Times of Israel's feed description
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Breitbart News
Elon Musk buys large stake in Twitter, sending stock soaring (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 3, 2022
Breitbart News's feed description
Elon Musk has taken a major stake in Twitter, regulatory filings showed Monday, sending the social media network's stock soaring and igniting speculation
Washington Post
Elon Musk takes 9.2 percent stake in Twitter; shares skyrocket (opens Washington Post)
Published Apr 3, 2022
Washington Post's feed description
The Tesla chief snapped up 73 million shares weeks after questioning the social media platform’s commitment to free speech.
KOB 4
Tesla CEO Elon Musk takes a 9.2% stake in Twitter (opens KOB 4)
Published Apr 3, 2022
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Suddenly, Twitter's biggest stakeholder is Tesla's Elon Musk (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Published Apr 3, 2022
Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description
Tesla CEO Elon Musk acquired a 9% stake in Twitter to become its largest shareholder at a time when he is questioning the social media platform's dedication to free speech and the First Amendment.
FOX Business
Elon Musk purchases stake in Twitter after slamming its approach to 'free speech' (opens FOX Business)
Published Apr 3, 2022
FOX Business's feed description
Elon Musk purchased Twitter stock after questioning the company's commitment to free speech
Forbes
Twitter’s New CEO Gets His First Public Challenge: Elon Musk (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 3, 2022
Forbes's feed description
The Tesla billionaire has become Twitter's biggest shareholder, setting up a potential confrontation between him and the company's new CEO.
The Brunswick News
Musk takes 9.2% stake in Twitter (opens The Brunswick News)
Published Apr 3, 2022
The Brunswick News's feed description
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is taking a 9.2% stake in Twitter.
Foxla
Elon Musk takes 9 percent stake in Twitter, becoming biggest shareholder (opens Foxla)
Published Apr 3, 2022
Foxla's feed description
The goal of Elon Musk's 73.5 million share purchase -- worth $2.9 billion, based on the closing price Friday -- is not clear.
InsideEVs
Elon Musk Buys 9.2 Percent Of Twitter, Shares Instantly Surge (opens InsideEVs)
Published Apr 3, 2022
InsideEVs's feed description
Everybody knows Elon Musk likes Twitter, apparently enough for him to pay almost $3-billion for 73,486,938 shares and a sub 10 percent stake.
New York Times
Elon Musk buys a large stake in Twitter. (opens New York Times)
Published Apr 3, 2022
New York Times's feed description
The purchase makes the Tesla chief executive, who has been critical of Twitter’s content moderation policies, its biggest shareholder.
Washington Examiner
Musk has likely already made more than $1 billion on Twitter investment (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Apr 3, 2022
Washington Examiner's feed description
Elon Musk has already gained more than $1 billion on his Twitter purchase, the same day it was revealed.
Lamag
Twitter Critic Elon Musk Becomes its Biggest Shareholder (opens Lamag)
Published Apr 3, 2022
Lamag's feed description
Musk is now a force to be reckoned with at the social media platform where he suggests free speech is threatened
Washington Times
Musk makes social media splash with large stake in Twitter stock (opens Washington Times)
Published Apr 3, 2022
Washington Times's feed description
Billionaire Elon Musk is set to become Twitter’s largest shareholder after questioning whether the social media platform needs a new competitor.
CNN
Elon Musk buys 9.2% stake in Twitter, making him the largest shareholder (opens CNN)
Published Apr 3, 2022
CNN's feed description
Elon Musk recently purchased 9.2% of Twitter stock, according to a filing Monday, making him the largest individual shareholder in the company.
RedState
BREAKING: Elon Musk Makes a Huge Move Buying up Billions in Twitter Stock (opens RedState)
Published Apr 3, 2022
RedState's feed description
Elon Musk makes a HUGE move on Twitter.
Al Jazeera
Elon Musk buys 9.2% stake in Twitter, sending shares higher (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Apr 3, 2022
Al Jazeera's feed description
The Tesla Inc. chief executive officer is now the platform’s biggest shareholder.
Relevant Magazine
Elon Musk Is Now Twitter's Largest Shareholder. What Is He Going to Do? - RELEVANT (opens Relevant Magazine)
Published Apr 3, 2022
Relevant Magazine's feed description
Given the absence of a certain former U.S. President, Elon Musk is probably Twitter's most famous regular user, commanding 80 million followers. And, like
Newsweek
Conservatives call on Elon Musk to reinstate Donald Trump's Twitter account (opens Newsweek)
Published Apr 3, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
The Tesla CEO has taken a 9.2 percent stake in Twitter to become the company's largest shareholder.
Engadget
Elon Musk now owns a 9.2 percent stake in Twitter (opens Engadget)
Published Apr 3, 2022
Engadget's feed description
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk now owns 9.2 percent of Twitter after purchasing $2.89 billion in stock, according to an SEC filing..
NPR
Elon Musk just became Twitter's largest shareholder (opens NPR)
Published Apr 3, 2022
NPR's feed description
The ultimate aim of Musk's $2.9 billion share purchase is not clear. Yet in recent weeks Musk has questioned free speech on Twitter and whether the platform is undermining democracy.

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