Tesla denies report that the EV maker is looking to replace Elon Musk
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Shares of Tesla were flat in premarket trading Thursday after the EV maker denied a Wall Street Journal report that its board was searching for a replacement for chief executive Elon Musk. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The report, citing comments from sources familiar with the discussions, said that Tesla’s board members reached out to several executive search firms to work on a formal process for finding the company’s next CEO.
AI Summary
Main Idea: Tesla denied a report that it is looking for a new CEO, saying Elon Musk remains in charge even as the company faces weaker sales and profits.
Key Points:
- Tesla chair Robyn Denholm called the report “absolutely false” and said the board had not started a CEO search.
- The denial came after a Wall Street Journal report said the board had contacted executive search firms.
- Tesla’s shares were flat in premarket trading after falling in overnight trading when the report first spread.
- The company is under pressure after first-quarter revenue, auto sales, and profit all dropped, and its stock is down more than 30% this year.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Tesla’s weak sales, profits, and stock swings can hit workers, investors, and retirement accounts if the company stays unstable.
Positive Impact
Denholm’s denial may reduce panic for consumers and market participants by signaling that Tesla’s leadership plan is not changing right now.
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