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Wall Street Banks Raise $4.74 Billion for Musk's Twitter

2/16/2025

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Wall Street banks successfully sold $4.74 billion in debt for Elon Musk's Twitter acquisition, surpassing their $3 billion goal.
Morgan Stanley led the sale, reflecting a shift in risk perception post-Trump's election and Musk's xAI venture.
Unsold loans totaling $1 billion may be refinanced or marketed due to strong demand.
X's revenue surged by 40% last year, drawing major advertisers back.
This debt reduction shows banks' cautious stance on high-risk tech investments.

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Wall Street banks successfully sold $4.74 billion in debt for Elon Musk's Twitter acquisition, surpassing their $3 billion goal.
Morgan Stanley led the sale, reflecting a shift in risk perception post-Trump's election and Musk's xAI venture.
Unsold loans totaling $1 billion may be refinanced or marketed due to strong demand.
X's revenue surged by 40% last year, drawing major advertisers back.
This debt reduction shows banks' cautious stance on high-risk tech investments.