The Notebook: A British DOGE? It’s more likely than you think Opinion Will Britain follow Musk's example and set up its own DOGE? It wouldn't be the first try, writes Richard Morgan Evans in today's Notebook.
Why tech bros in the White House could be a good thing Opinion Elon Musk's appointment has certainly been divisive, but more tech expertise in government is only a good thing, writes Julia Adamson.
Allison Pearson: The bar for criminality is rightly higher than ignorant tweets Opinion Like her or loathe her, the Allison Pearson row shows why we all have a stake in defending free speech, writes Silkie Carlo.
Elon Musk and Fox News host chosen for Trump cabinet and advisory roles November 13, 2024 Tech billionaire Elon Musk and Fox News host Pete Hegseth have been asked to serve as advisors and in Donald Trump’s cabinet. Musk is set to lead a new US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) which will advise the President on how to reform and make savings in the government, after he previously claimed he [...]
McIlroy: Smartest man Elon Musk can solve golf merger question November 6, 2024 Rory McIlroy believes “smartest man in the world” Elon Musk and US President elect Donald Trump can help solve the impasse plaguing global golf. The PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf have been negotiating a deal that could unite the major factions of the sport under one banner but those talks, which [...]
Trump and Tesla shares soar as Republicans secure victory November 6, 2024 Shares in Trump Media & Technology Group and Tesla soared in early trading on Wednesday as investors rallied behind stocks associated with newly elected US President Donald Trump and one of his key backers, Elon Musk. Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), owner of the Truth Social platform, spiked as much as 35 per cent [...]
Tesla: Elon Musk’s EV giant reports better-than-expected profit as shares soar October 25, 2024 Elon Musk's Tesla recorded its biggest single-day gain in over a decade after closed up nearly 22 per cent on the NASDAQ on Thursday
Investors brace for Tesla’s earnings after Robotaxi flop October 21, 2024 Tesla is set to post its third quarter earnings on Wednesday, with most analysts bracing for a slight dip in earnings per share compared to last year. The consensus forecast for revenue sits around $25.34bn (£19.5bn), up from the $23.35bn (£17.96bn) it booked in the same quarter of 2023. In its most recent quarter, Elon [...]
Elon Musk snub from UK investment summit defended by government October 14, 2024 Technology secretary Peter Kyle has suggested that Elon Musk was not invited to the government’s international investment summit due to his tendency to avoid such events. Previous reports suggested Musk, the owner of X and Tesla, was omitted from the guest list following controversial social media comments he made regarding Britain’s summer riots, where he [...]
‘Musk is trying to compete in the Tour de France on a tricycle’: Tesla cyber cab launch falls flat October 11, 2024 Investors unconvinced on Elon Musk's newly released cyber cab