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Elon Musk Faces a Series of Setbacks Across His Companies
2023 has not been an easy year for billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, as his companies have faced a string of challenges in recent months. The year started off with Tesla’s valuation plummeting by a staggering $188 billion, raising concerns about a potential slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) sales.
Under Musk’s leadership, X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has also seen a decline in fortunes. Advertisers have abandoned the platform, leading to a 54% drop in ad spending. Musk has tried to reverse this trend by reaching out to his massive following of 173 million followers with an X Ads post, hoping to attract more advertisers and boost interest in the platform.
SpaceX, another one of Musk’s ventures, has faced its own share of challenges. The company found itself embroiled in a tense situation with Ukraine over Russian use of Starlink terminals. Additionally, SpaceX had to delay a moon-landing mission this week, adding to Musk’s woes.
In a blow to Musk’s personal wealth, a Delaware judge ruled against his $55 billion Tesla pay package, which could potentially jeopardize his title as the world’s richest person. Despite this setback, Musk’s net worth is still an impressive $208 billion, although it has decreased by about $21 billion this year due to Tesla’s struggles on the stock market.
Musk’s other company, X, has also faced difficulties since he took over in October 2022. Fidelity marked down X’s value by a staggering 71%, reflecting the challenges the company has been facing under Musk’s leadership.
As Elon Musk navigates these various obstacles across his companies, it remains to be seen how he will maneuver through these turbulent times and overcome the setbacks facing his businesses.
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