Coverage dated October 19, 2022

Musk says he's 'excited' about buying Twitter, but overpaying

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Elon Musk on Wednesday said he is "excited" about taking over Twitter, expressing enthusiasm even though he's spent months trying to break free of the $44

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  1. Breitbart News

    Elon Musk Admits to 'Overpaying' for Twitter as Tesla Misses Analyst Expectations (opens Breitbart News)

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    Tesla CEO Elon Musk reportedly on Wednesday that he is "obviously overpaying" for Twitter, but claims that he is nonetheless still "excited" about his $44 billion buyout deal, which he continues to drag his feet on closing.

  2. FOX Business

    Elon Musk says he's 'obviously overpaying' for Twitter but touts platform's 'incredible potential' (opens FOX Business)

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    Billionaire Elon Musk has said his decision to acquire Twitter for $54.20 per share could potentially accelerate the creation of X, an "everything app", by three to five years.

  3. Insider

    Elon Musk says he is 'obviously overpaying' in his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter (opens Insider)

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    Musk is buying the social-media site for $54.20 a share in a tumultuous deal that's led to lawsuits and a potential upcoming trial.

  4. Digital Journal

    Musk says he's 'excited' about buying Twitter, but overpaying (opens Digital Journal)

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    Elon Musk on Wednesday said he is "excited" about taking over Twitter, expressing enthusiasm even though he's spent months trying to break free of the $44

  5. Washington Examiner

    Musk says he is 'obviously overpaying' for Twitter in $44B acquisition (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Elon Musk complained that he is overpaying for Twitter weeks after agreeing to end his efforts to back out of purchasing the company and to uphold his initial offer of $44 billion.

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