Elon Musk's 2025 Tesla compensation plan includes a clause allowing him to bypass operational milestones if Tesla undergoes a change of control, potentially unlocking up to 423 million shares worth about $824 billion. This means a costly acquisition could trigger the full payout without Tesla hitting goals like 20 million vehicle deliveries or 1 million robotaxis. The only likely buyer capable of such a deal is SpaceX, Musk's other company, though a merger is considered unlikely by markets. Investors should watch this clause as it aligns Musk's incentives with a major corporate event rather than just Tesla's market value.
Tesla plans a demonstration of its next-generation Roadster at SpaceX's Texas rocket test site, potentially as soon as August 2026. The car, equipped with SpaceX cold gas thrusters, will briefly lift off the ground in a remote-controlled hover, not a...
Michael Burry, known for his contrarian bets, has increased his short positions on Micron Technology and the Invesco QQQ Trust despite current losses. Micron's stock has surged over 238% this year due to strong demand in the memory chip sector, but B...
Tesla and Alphabet reported Q2 2026 results showing contrasting AI strategies. Tesla's revenue rose 25.5% with record vehicle deliveries, but operating margin fell to 1.4% due to heavy spending on AI and robotics, leading to a negative free cash flow...
SpaceX shares opened above IPO price but early investors faced losses as the stock dipped after debut. Despite a recent rally nearing 40%, initial buyers still saw declines. Positive earnings and strategic investments, including Tesla's stake in a Te...
In 2025, Elon Musk received $158.3 billion in compensation as Tesla's CEO, which was 2.5 million times the pay of the average Tesla worker. This figure is an extreme example of the widening pay gap between CEOs and workers, with the average CEO-to-wo...
