Musk's 'Twitter Sitter' Stays On Duty: Supreme Court Snubs Free Speech Appeal
Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje
The U.S. Supreme Court declined Elon Musk's appeal to remove a provision from a 2018 SEC settlement, which restricts his social media posts about Tesla. This provision, part of a settlement where Musk and Tesla each paid $20 million, requires Musk to get approval for posts about Tesla on platforms like X (formerly Twitter). The decision comes amid Tesla's stock price increase and Musk's recent visit to China.
April 29, 2024 | 8:30 pm
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The Supreme Court's decision to uphold the social media posting restrictions on Elon Musk, as part of the 2018 SEC settlement, maintains the status quo for Tesla's communication policies. This news coincides with a significant rise in Tesla's stock price, following Musk's unexpected visit to China.
The Supreme Court's decision directly impacts Tesla by maintaining the existing oversight on Musk's communications related to the company, which could influence investor perception and Tesla's public image. The concurrent stock price increase suggests a positive market reaction to the stability in Tesla's communication policy and Musk's activities, such as his visit to China, which may be viewed favorably by investors.
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