Musk suggests he could seek to cut price for Twitter Elon Musk has suggested that he could seek a lower price for Twitter, saying that there could be at least four times more fake accounts than what the company has said. Business • 17 May 22
Musk suggests he could seek to cut price for Twitter Elon Musk has suggested that he could seek a lower price for Twitter, saying that there could be at least four times more fake accounts than what the company has said. Business • 17 May 22
Musk says $44bn Twitter deal temporarily on hold Elon Musk tweeted that his $44 billion deal for Twitter was "temporarily on hold" today while he waits for data on the proportion of its fake accounts, sending shares in the social media platform plunging. Science and Technology • 13 May 22
Musk says $44bn Twitter deal temporarily on hold Elon Musk tweeted that his $44 billion deal for Twitter was "temporarily on hold" today while he waits for data on the proportion of its fake accounts, sending shares in the social media platform plunging. Science and Technology • 13 May 22
Musk says he would lift Twitter ban on Trump Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk has said he would reverse Twitter's ban on former US President Donald Trump. World • 10 May 22
Musk says he would lift Twitter ban on Trump Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk has said he would reverse Twitter's ban on former US President Donald Trump. World • 10 May 22
EU industry chief Breton to meet Musk on free speech EU industry chief Thierry Breton will meet Tesla boss Elon Musk in Texas later today to discuss global supply chain issues and the bloc's newly agreed rules requiring tech giants to do more to police online content, Breton's spokesman said. Business • 09 May 22
EU industry chief Breton to meet Musk on free speech EU industry chief Thierry Breton will meet Tesla boss Elon Musk in Texas later today to discuss global supply chain issues and the bloc's newly agreed rules requiring tech giants to do more to police online content, Breton's spokesman said. Business • 09 May 22
How taking a social media break can improve well-being Taking a break from social media for as little as a week can reduce depression and anxiety, according to new research. News Lens • 08 May 22
How taking a social media break can improve well-being Taking a break from social media for as little as a week can reduce depression and anxiety, according to new research. News Lens • 08 May 22
President: Musk Twitter purchase 'dangerous narcissism' President Michael D Higgins has described the purchase of Twitter by tech billionaire Elon Musk as the manifestation of an incredible and dangerous narcissism. Ireland • 05 May 22
President: Musk Twitter purchase 'dangerous narcissism' President Michael D Higgins has described the purchase of Twitter by tech billionaire Elon Musk as the manifestation of an incredible and dangerous narcissism. Ireland • 05 May 22
Musk expected to be temporary Twitter CEO Elon Musk is expected to become Twitter's temporary CEO after closing his $44 billion takeover of the social-media firm, CNBC reported today, as the billionaire inches closer to securing funds for the deal. Business • 05 May 22
Musk expected to be temporary Twitter CEO Elon Musk is expected to become Twitter's temporary CEO after closing his $44 billion takeover of the social-media firm, CNBC reported today, as the billionaire inches closer to securing funds for the deal. Business • 05 May 22
Twitter may charge slight fee for commercial users Elon Musk said that Twitter might charge a "slight" fee for commercial and government users, part of the billionaire entrepreneur's push to grow revenue which has lagged behind larger rivals like Meta Platforms' Facebook. Business • 04 May 22
Twitter may charge slight fee for commercial users Elon Musk said that Twitter might charge a "slight" fee for commercial and government users, part of the billionaire entrepreneur's push to grow revenue which has lagged behind larger rivals like Meta Platforms' Facebook. Business • 04 May 22
Musk told banks he would cut pay at Twitter Elon Musk told banks that agreed to help fund his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter that he could crack down on executive and board pay at the social media company in a push to slash costs, and would develop new ways to monetise tweets, three people familiar with the matter said. Business • 29 Apr 22
Musk told banks he would cut pay at Twitter Elon Musk told banks that agreed to help fund his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter that he could crack down on executive and board pay at the social media company in a push to slash costs, and would develop new ways to monetise tweets, three people familiar with the matter said. Business • 29 Apr 22
Twitter user growth rises amid Musk takeover Twitter has today reported stronger than expected user growth in what could be its last quarter as a public company after agreeing to a $44-billion buyout by billionaire Elon Musk. Business • 28 Apr 22
Twitter user growth rises amid Musk takeover Twitter has today reported stronger than expected user growth in what could be its last quarter as a public company after agreeing to a $44-billion buyout by billionaire Elon Musk. Business • 28 Apr 22
EU's Vestager says doesn't care who owns Twitter European Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager does not care who owns Twitter as long as they obey the rules, she told German newspaper DieZeit today. Business • 27 Apr 22
EU's Vestager says doesn't care who owns Twitter European Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager does not care who owns Twitter as long as they obey the rules, she told German newspaper DieZeit today. Business • 27 Apr 22
Musk's Twitter deal could test Tesla executives Elon Musk's move to buy Twitter for $44 billion has raised concerns about the depth of executive talent at his more valuable company, electric carmaker Tesla, in case his attention is further divided by the social media platform. Business • 26 Apr 22
Musk's Twitter deal could test Tesla executives Elon Musk's move to buy Twitter for $44 billion has raised concerns about the depth of executive talent at his more valuable company, electric carmaker Tesla, in case his attention is further divided by the social media platform. Business • 26 Apr 22
EU says its rules apply to all online platforms The European Commission said today it was too early to comment on the deal Tesla chief executive Elon Musk has struck to buy social media site Twitter. Business • 26 Apr 22
EU says its rules apply to all online platforms The European Commission said today it was too early to comment on the deal Tesla chief executive Elon Musk has struck to buy social media site Twitter. Business • 26 Apr 22
Twitter founder Jack Dorsey welcomes Elon Musk takeover Twitter founder Jack Dorsey has welcomed Elon Musk's $44 billion takeover of his company as "the singular solution I trust". Business • 26 Apr 22
Twitter founder Jack Dorsey welcomes Elon Musk takeover Twitter founder Jack Dorsey has welcomed Elon Musk's $44 billion takeover of his company as "the singular solution I trust". Business • 26 Apr 22
Twitter has long been more talk than money Billionaire Elon Musk is capturing a social media prize with his deal to buy Twitter, which has become a global stage for companies, activists, celebrities, politicians and more. World • 26 Apr 22
Twitter has long been more talk than money Billionaire Elon Musk is capturing a social media prize with his deal to buy Twitter, which has become a global stage for companies, activists, celebrities, politicians and more. World • 26 Apr 22
Elon Musk to buy Twitter for $44 billion Twitter has confirmed it is selling the platform to billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk in a deal valued at $44 billion (€41bn). Business • 25 Apr 22
Elon Musk to buy Twitter for $44 billion Twitter has confirmed it is selling the platform to billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk in a deal valued at $44 billion (€41bn). Business • 25 Apr 22
Musk secures $46.5bn financing commitment for Twitter Elon Musk has said he has lined up $46.5 billion in debt and equity financing to buy Twitter and is considering taking his offer directly to shareholders, a filing with US regulators showed. Business • 21 Apr 22
Musk secures $46.5bn financing commitment for Twitter Elon Musk has said he has lined up $46.5 billion in debt and equity financing to buy Twitter and is considering taking his offer directly to shareholders, a filing with US regulators showed. Business • 21 Apr 22
Musk tweets cryptic phrase after Twitter takeover offer Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has tweeted a series of dashes for a missing word followed by "is the Night", just days after he offered to buy Twitter for $43 billion. Business • 20 Apr 22
Musk tweets cryptic phrase after Twitter takeover offer Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has tweeted a series of dashes for a missing word followed by "is the Night", just days after he offered to buy Twitter for $43 billion. Business • 20 Apr 22
From Tesla to Twitter Elon Musk wants to buy Twitter for over $40 billion - all in the name of free speech. Business • 20 Apr 22
From Tesla to Twitter Elon Musk wants to buy Twitter for over $40 billion - all in the name of free speech. Business • 20 Apr 22
More firms express interest in Twitter deal More private equity firms have expressed interest in participating in a deal for Twitter, people familiar with the matter have said. Business • 19 Apr 22
More firms express interest in Twitter deal More private equity firms have expressed interest in participating in a deal for Twitter, people familiar with the matter have said. Business • 19 Apr 22
Twitter adopts 'poison pill' to fight Musk takeover Twitter Inc has adopted a limited-duration shareholder rights plan to protect itself from billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's $43 billion cash takeover offer. Business • 15 Apr 22
Twitter adopts 'poison pill' to fight Musk takeover Twitter Inc has adopted a limited-duration shareholder rights plan to protect itself from billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's $43 billion cash takeover offer. Business • 15 Apr 22
Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter for over $41 billion Elon Musk took aim at Twitter with a $41 billion cash offer today, prompting a spike in shares of the social media giant. Business • 14 Apr 22
Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter for over $41 billion Elon Musk took aim at Twitter with a $41 billion cash offer today, prompting a spike in shares of the social media giant. Business • 14 Apr 22
Musk sued over delay in disclosing Twitter stake Elon Musk has been sued by former Twitter shareholders who claim they missed out on the recent run-up in its stock price because he waited too long to disclose a 9.2% stake in the social media company. Business • 13 Apr 22
Musk sued over delay in disclosing Twitter stake Elon Musk has been sued by former Twitter shareholders who claim they missed out on the recent run-up in its stock price because he waited too long to disclose a 9.2% stake in the social media company. Business • 13 Apr 22
Twitter buys Irish mobile software platform OpenBack Twitter has bought Irish mobile software platform, OpenBack, for an undisclosed fee. Business • 12 Apr 22
Twitter buys Irish mobile software platform OpenBack Twitter has bought Irish mobile software platform, OpenBack, for an undisclosed fee. Business • 12 Apr 22
TikTok's ad revenue likely to triple in 2022 Video-sharing app TikTok's advertisement revenue is likely to triple in 2022 to more than $11 billion, exceeding the combined sales of its rivals Twitter and Snap, according to research firm Insider Intelligence. Business • 11 Apr 22
TikTok's ad revenue likely to triple in 2022 Video-sharing app TikTok's advertisement revenue is likely to triple in 2022 to more than $11 billion, exceeding the combined sales of its rivals Twitter and Snap, according to research firm Insider Intelligence. Business • 11 Apr 22
