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Tesla's Chair Denies CEO Search Amid Profit Plunge

5/3/2025

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Musk Addresses Concerns

Tesla's board chair, Robyn Denholm, refuted rumors of a CEO search amid concerns over Elon Musk's focus.
Musk accused the Wall Street Journal of ethical misconduct for omitting the board's denial in its report.
Tesla reported a 71% profit drop in Q1 2025, leading Musk to commit more time to the company.
Investor anxiety grows over Musk's dual roles impacting Tesla's performance and stock value.

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Musk Limits Involvement

Elon Musk will limit his involvement with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to one or two days weekly amid protests.
The Tesla Takedown movement is urging local governments to divest pension funds from Tesla stock.
Protests are occurring in 63 locations across 23 states, with demonstrations also in Canada and Europe.
Tesla recognizes that shifting political sentiment could negatively impact its stock valuation.
Activists seek to tarnish the Tesla brand to pressure Musk to step back from government roles.

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Musk Addresses Concerns

Tesla's board chair, Robyn Denholm, refuted rumors of a CEO search amid concerns over Elon Musk's focus.
Musk accused the Wall Street Journal of ethical misconduct for omitting the board's denial in its report.
Tesla reported a 71% profit drop in Q1 2025, leading Musk to commit more time to the company.
Investor anxiety grows over Musk's dual roles impacting Tesla's performance and stock value.

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