What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future Why Wall Street Can’t Quit Elon
Apr 6, 2025
Felix Salmon, chief financial correspondent for Axios and co-host of Slate Money, dives into the peculiar bond between Wall Street and Elon Musk. Despite Tesla's recent struggles and Musk’s contentious persona, investors remain loyal. Salmon discusses Musk's unconventional leadership and his clever financial maneuvers that impact both his wealth and major financial institutions. He also highlights the ethical dilemmas faced by investors tied to Tesla's stock and the unpredictable dynamics that characterize Wall Street's relationship with this disruptive figure.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Tesla's Troubling Decline Amidst Unusual Valuation
01:35 • 2min
The Unbreakable Bond: Wall Street and Elon Musk
03:57 • 3min
Elon Musk's Financial Chess Game
07:11 • 8min
Financial Chaos and Market Trends
14:43 • 4min
Tesla, Investors, and Market Dynamics
19:06 • 12min
Wall Street's Influence and Its Political Dynamics
31:23 • 3min