Coverage dated April 18, 2022 to April 25, 2022

Musk's Coup Complete With $44B Buyout of Twitter

Headline from Kiplinger, on the newest of 6 developments

Twitter's board buckles, blesses Tesla CEO's bid, putting a likely end to what has been a mostly disappointing stock.

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6 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Apr 19, 2022
Shareholders await Musk's next move in Twitter takeover bid
Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·
Apr 21, 2022
Elon Musk says he has $46.5bn lined up to buy Twitter
Headline from Al Jazeera ·
Apr 23, 2022
Elon Musk is attempting a hostile takeover of Twitter. Here's how that could work.
Headline from Insider ·
Apr 24, 2022
Twitter shares rise on reports it will accept Musk takeover bid
Headline from Digital Journal ·
Apr 26, 2022
Here’s What’s Next for Elon Musk and Twitter
Headline from New York Times ·
Apr 26, 2022Newest
Musk's Coup Complete With $44B Buyout of Twitter
Headline from Kiplinger ·

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61 articles, oldest first.

Cheddar
Shareholders Await Musk's Next Move in Twitter Takeover Bid (opens Cheddar)
Published Apr 18, 2022
Cheddar's feed description
Twitter has dropped a major roadblock in front of Elon Musk’s effort to take over the company, leaving investors to wonder about the mercurial Tesla CEO’s next move.
Al Jazeera
Will Elon Musk take over Twitter? (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Apr 18, 2022
Al Jazeera's feed description
American billionaire has made a controversial $43bn offer but faces many hurdles to acquire the social media behemoth.
Forbes
Elon Musk Has The Billions For A Twitter Bid. But Twitter Investors Remain Unsold. (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 20, 2022
Forbes's feed description
There's still a gap between Twitter's share price and what Elon Musk is offering, a signal shareholders still aren't confident his bid will happen.
Al Jazeera
Elon Musk says he has $46.5bn lined up to buy Twitter (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Apr 20, 2022
Al Jazeera's feed description
The Tesla CEO last week announced an offer to buy the social media company for $54.20 per share, or about $43bn.
The Week
What would Elon Musk do with Twitter? (opens The Week)
Published Apr 22, 2022
The Week's feed description
Why the billionaire Tesla CEO wants the social network and what his bid could mean for Twitter's future
Insider
Elon Musk is attempting a hostile takeover of Twitter. Here's how that could work. (opens Insider)
Published Apr 22, 2022
Insider's feed description
Billionaire Elon Musk wants to buy Twitter, but Twitter's board doesn't want to sell. As a result, he's attempting a hostile takeover.
Engadget
Twitter is reportedly re-examining Elon Musk’s $43 billion takeover bid (opens Engadget)
Published Apr 23, 2022
Engadget's feed description
Twitter may be warming up to the idea of selling itself to Elon Musk..
NewsBusters
NEW: Twitter Reportedly Reconsidering Musk’s Offer (opens NewsBusters)
Published Apr 23, 2022
NewsBusters's feed description
Twitter is reportedly reconsidering Elon Musk’s offer to purchase the platform for $43 billion.
Forbes
Twitter Now More Open To Negotiating With Elon Musk On Acquisition, Report Says (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 23, 2022
Forbes's feed description
After Musk confirmed last week he has financing to buy Twitter, the social media company’s leadership began giving his acquisition offer a second look, the Wall Street Journal reported.
RedState
IT IS FINISHED: Twitter Formally Accepts Elon Musk's Takeover Bid (opens RedState)
Published Apr 24, 2022
RedState's feed description
As looked through Twitter this morning, it was apparent that everyone was holding their breath about something. Even after refreshing several times, the same tweets about not much kept appearing. It w...
Breitbart News
Report: Elon Musk in Advanced Talks with Twitter over $43 Billion Takeover Deal (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 24, 2022
Breitbart News's feed description
According to recent reports, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has resumed negotiations with Twitter over his $43 billion company takeover offer.
The Guardian
Twitter agrees Elon Musk takeover deal (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 24, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
World’s richest man wins fight to take over influential social network
NBC 6 South Florida
EXPLAINER: What's Next Now That Twitter Agreed to Musk Bid? (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Apr 24, 2022
NBC 6 South Florida's feed description
Twitter’s acceptance of Elon Musk’s roughly $44 billion takeover bid brings the billionaire Tesla CEO one step closer to owning the social media platform
Deutsche Welle
Twitter accepts Elon Musk's $44 billion takeover bid | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Apr 24, 2022
Deutsche Welle's feed description
The sale is a dramatic reversal, after the board adopted a so-called "poison pill" defense against his hostile takeover bid.
Washington Times
Musk’s attempted takeover of Twitter reaches new phase (opens Washington Times)
Published Apr 24, 2022
Washington Times's feed description
Billionaire Elon Musk’s courtship of Twitter is nearing a dramatic resolution this week as the social media company’s board negotiates control of its platform with the tech entrepreneur.
Digital Journal
Twitter shares rise on reports it will accept Musk takeover bid (opens Digital Journal)
Published Apr 24, 2022
Digital Journal's feed description
Twitter shares rose Monday following reports the company is poised to accept Elon Musk's takeover offer, a dramatic shift after the board organized a
NPR
Twitter in talks with Musk over bid to buy platform, according to reports (opens NPR)
Published Apr 24, 2022
NPR's feed description
The Tesla CEO says that the money to buy Twitter would come from Morgan Stanley and other banks, some of it secured by his huge stake in the electric car maker.
Al Jazeera
Twitter kicks off deal negotiations with Tesla boss Musk: Report (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Apr 24, 2022
Al Jazeera's feed description
Twitter’s decision to engage with Musk shows it is exploring whether a sale is possible on attractive terms: Reuters
Fast Company
Elon Musk and Twitter are in discussions for a takeover again (opens Fast Company)
Published Apr 24, 2022
Fast Company's feed description
Twitter is talking again after Musk assembled a $46.5 billion funding package.
WMUR
Reports: Twitter nearing deal with Elon Musk over bid to buy platform (opens WMUR)
Published Apr 24, 2022
WMUR's feed description
Twitter's board is negotiating with CEO Elon Musk over his bid to buy the social media platform — and a deal could be announced as early as Monday.
Newsweek
Twitter stock surges as Elon Musk takeover appears imminent (opens Newsweek)
Published Apr 24, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
Twitter shares have surged before the market has even opened, amid speculation billionaire Elon Musk could be successful in his bid to take over the company.
Opelika-Auburn News
Tesla CEO Elon Musk reaches deal to acquire Twitter for approximately $44B (opens Opelika-Auburn News)
Published Apr 24, 2022
Opelika-Auburn News's feed description
Twitter and Musk negotiated over his bid to buy the social media platform, The New York Times reported, less than two weeks after the billionaire first revealed a massive stake.
FOX Business
Twitter re-examines Musk’s bid after Tesla CEO secures financing: report (opens FOX Business)
Published Apr 24, 2022
FOX Business's feed description
Initially hostile to the idea of Tesla CEO Elon Musk taking over Twitter, the company is reportedly warming up to the idea after the billionaire said last week he had secured the necessary $43 billion in funding.
FOX 29 Philadelphia
What's next now that Twitter has accepted Elon Musk's $44 billion bid? (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Published Apr 24, 2022
FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description
Twitter’s acceptance of Elon Musk’s roughly $44 billion takeover bid brings the billionaire Tesla CEO one step closer to owning the social media platform.
Hot Air
Twitter employees are reacting to Musk's takeover of the company (opens Hot Air)
Published Apr 24, 2022
Hot Air's feed description
Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter is now a done deal and as you might imagine not everyone is happy about it. You may have seen some of the tweets from people threatening to leave the site now tha...

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