Elon Musk secures $7.1B in new funding for Twitter acquisition
As a result of the new commitments, Musk's margin loan financing for the Twitter deal has been reduced from $12.5 billion to $6.25 billion, while his equity financing has increased from $21 billion to $27.25 billion.
Netflix accused of misleading investors prior to subscriber loss
Netflix investors have filed a class-action lawsuit accusing the streaming behemoth of making false or misleading statements about its business, operations and prospects after it reported a loss of 200,000 subscribers in the first quarter of 2022.
Elon Musk challenges billionaires, pols funding groups attacking his Twitter buy
Tesla CEO appeared to ramp up the pressure on multiple left-wing groups backed by teachers unions and George Soros who signed a letter pressuring Twitter’s top advertisers to boycott the social media platform if Musk follows through on his plans to ease free speech restrictions.
Groups backed by teachers unions, George Soros pressure advertisers to boycott Elon Musk’s Twitter
Many of the left-wing groups pressuring Twitter advertisers to boycott the platform if Elon Musk goes through with his promise to uphold free speech have been backed by Soros and teachers' unions.
Trump’s Truth Social supports Elon Musk taking on ‘tech tyrants': CEO Devin Nunes
Trump Media & Technology CEO Devin Nunes says the former president is "definitely in favor" of Elon Musk taking on "tech tyrants" with his purchase of Twitter.
Jim Jordan questions FTC chief over ex-employer's call for agency to block Musk's Twitter acquisition
Rep. Jim Jordan sent a letter to FTC Chair Lina Khan on Wednesday, questioning whether she has taken action on her former employer's calls for her agency to block Elon Musk's pending purchase of Twitter.
Elon Musk invited to testify before UK Parliament on Twitter acquisition
Musk told AP he is "honored and thank the Parliament for their invitation, but it would be premature at this time to accept, given that there has not yet been a shareholder vote" to approve the $44 billion deal.
CVS boosts outlook as prescription demand outweighs COVID vaccine dip
CVS Health boosted its annual forecast after processing more prescriptions and adding hundreds of thousands of customers to its health insurance business in the first quarter.
Apple retail employees in Atlanta to hold union election in June
If the workers are successful, the Cumberland Mall store would become Apple's first unionized retail location.
Lyft shares tank 26% on higher cost of getting drivers back on street
Lyft Inc. stock plunged 26% on Tuesday after the ride hail company said it would have to spend more heavily to attract drivers and forecast operating earnings less than a quarter of Wall Street targets, reflecting the added costs.
Elon Musk plans to take Twitter public a few years after buyout
Elon Musk, who has agreed to take Twitter Inc. private in a $44 billion deal, has told potential investors he could return the social-media company to public ownership after just a few years.
Lyft shares plunge on weak earnings outlook
Lyft Inc. said it would invest in the current quarter to ensure adequate driver supply and grow its ride-hailing platform, spooking investors as the spending weighs on operating profit.
Starbucks reports record sales, suspends guidance on China COVID-19 curbs
Starbucks reported record quarterly sales for 1Q 2022, but higher costs put a dent in profits.
Elon Musk says Twitter 'may see slight cost for commercial/government users'
Companies and government accounts on Twitter may have to pay a slight fee to stay on the social media platform in the future, but the service will always be free for “casual users,” Tesla CEO Elon Musk, whose $44 billion bid for Twitter was accepted last week, tweeted on Tuesday evening.
Starbucks counters unions with $1 billion investment in workers
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is leading a new push to beat back the unions.
Elon Musk calls out groups pressuring major brands to force Twitter to uphold content policies amid purchase
Elon Musk on Tuesday called for an investigation into groups urging major corporate brands to draw a line in the sand with Twitter over potential changes to the social media giant once the Tesla CEO takes control of the platform.
Musk hopes to ‘build brand trust’ through free speech, transparency which 'Big Tech needs': Fmr Parler CEO
Former Parler CEO John Matze unpacks Twitter’s potential under Musk’s leadership.
Bill Gates: Wouldn't 'underestimate' Musk's Twitter plan
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates also said that the digital realm has "facilitated kind of interesting but wrong ideas spreading very quickly."
American Airlines to use buses on some routes
Starting June 3, Landline will be transporting customers from regional airports in Allentown/Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and Atlantic City, New Jersey, to the carrier’s Philadelphia hub.
Amazon shuttering multiple Whole Foods stores
The move comes about two months after Amazon announced plans to shutter its physical bookstores, Pop Up stores and 4-star stores.


















