Gates Admits: Musk was 'Super Mean' After Tesla Short – Is There Still Bad Blood?
Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola
Bill Gates reportedly admitted that Elon Musk was 'super mean' to him after he shorted Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock, resulting in a $1.5 billion loss. Musk accused Gates of betting on Tesla's failure during a vulnerable period and suggested that Gates might still hold a 'massive bet' against Tesla.
September 12, 2023 | 1:57 am
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Bill Gates' admission of shorting Tesla and Elon Musk's accusation of Gates betting on Tesla's failure could potentially affect investor sentiment.
The news of Bill Gates shorting Tesla and Elon Musk's subsequent reaction could potentially sway investor sentiment. However, it's unclear how this will directly impact Tesla's stock price in the short term.
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