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Twitter shares fall as Musk turns to Chuck Norris

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As Twitter shareholders flee the stock on news Elon Musk is backing out of his deal to buy the company, the billionaire turned to Chuck Norris

On Friday came the news, on Monday came the response, as investors fled the troubled stock.

For months Elon Musk had demanded proof of just how many spam or fake accounts make up Twitter’s user base.

Then last Friday afternoon, his lawyers told Twitter the deal was off.

Twitter plans to take legal action to make the deal go ahead and has hired a top US law firm to fight Elon Musk, walking right into his trap.

Mr Musk tweeted this meme of himself, saying Twitter would need to “disclose bot info” in court.

The multi-billionaire then tweeted a picture showing American actor Chuck Norris at a chessboard, with a follow up post saying “Chuckmate”.

Twitter’s share price fell on Wall St, well below the $54.20 a share takeover price agreed to by Elon Musk and the board in April.

It is the first time investors have been able to react to Mr Musk announcement that he wanted to pull out of the deal. 

Why did Elon Musk cancel the Twitter deal?

Billion dollar exit

At stake, a billion dollar exit clause – or potentially a chance for Musk to force a better deal.

The original merger agreement includes a $1bn (£830m) break-up fee, but instead of pushing for Mr Musk to pay the sum, Twitter wants the businessman to compete the deal.

“The Twitter board is committed to closing the transaction on the price and terms agreed upon with Mr Musk.”

chairman Bret Taylor tweeted

Twitter has hired New York’s Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz, which is one of the world’s leading corporate law firms.

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Australian Dollar surges: What $0.70 means for markets

Australian dollar surges 5% to $0.70, impacting importers, exporters, and big miners amid rising interest rates.

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Australian dollar surges 5% to $0.70, impacting importers, exporters, and big miners amid rising interest rates.


The Australian dollar has jumped more than 5 percent against the U.S. dollar this year, now trading around $0.70. This rapid rise has sparked mixed reactions for importers and exporters as Australia’s materials sector shows signs of bouncing back, despite concerns over rising interest rates.

Dale Gilham from Wealth Within breaks down the factors behind the AUD surge, the implications for commodities, and what it means for big miners like BHP. From profits to strategy, we explore how the market is reacting to this currency shift.

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S&P 500 rises as financial stocks lead and tech slips

S&P 500 rises 0.4% thanks to financial stocks; software struggles amidst AI concerns. Subscribe for updates!

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S&P 500 rises 0.4% thanks to financial stocks; software struggles amidst AI concerns. Subscribe for updates!


The S&P 500 climbed 0.4% on Tuesday, boosted by strong gains in financial stocks. Citigroup and JPMorgan led the rally, showing investors are rotating money into the sector as tech stocks faltered.

Meanwhile, software shares struggled, with ServiceNow, Autodesk, and Palo Alto Networks all seeing notable declines. Concerns around AI disruption continue to affect the software and financial sectors alike.

Market watchers are now turning their attention to upcoming inflation reports later this week, looking for signals that could shape the next moves in the market.

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Australia’s GST debate heats up amid tax reform push

Australia debates GST expansion amid aging population pressures and personal income tax concerns; expert insights from Dr. Steven Enticott.

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Australia debates GST expansion amid aging population pressures and personal income tax concerns; expert insights from Dr. Steven Enticott.


Australia is facing a fierce debate over tax reform, with fresh calls to broaden the Goods and Services Tax as the government searches for more stable revenue streams. With an ageing population putting pressure on health, pensions and long-term spending, economists argue the current reliance on personal income tax may not be sustainable.

Dr Steven Enticott from CIA Tax joins Ticker to break down the real impact of expanding the GST, including how it could affect lower-income households, whether taxing unrealised gains would change investor behaviour, and what compensation mechanisms could soften the blow on essential goods. The political risks are high, but so are the fiscal stakes.

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