This Month
Risks and rewards of tokenisation as crypto heavyweights push for it
The financial world is buzzing about a process using blockchain to turn real-world assets such as stocks or real estate into digital tokens.
How BYD caught Tesla in the global EV race
The speed with which Chinese carmakers have learnt and innovated has enabled them to surpass Elon Musk’s company.
What Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ means for corporate America
Private equity loves the legislation, while Tesla and AI start-ups have lost out. Reporters examine the impact on a range of industries and sectors.
Investors rattled as Trump-Musk feud intensifies
The latest move by the Tesla CEO signals a longer-term commitment to politics, a development set to further unnerve shareholders, who want him to focus on the business.
Jeff Bezos 2.0: new wife, newish job, old vision
Jeff Bezos lives by a simple precept: limit the number of things you would wish you had done differently when you are 80.
Where the bloody hell are you? Companies pitch overseas for skills
Australia’s beach-going, carefree lifestyle appeals to candidates living abroad, but moving to the lucky country can come with hurdles.
On big day for his bill, Trump heads to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
The president’s expedition might have seemed a bit off-piste, but his visit to the detention centre was not without purpose.
June
Musk wades back into politics, slamming Trump’s domestic policy bill
The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX had been relatively quiet since his blowup with the president this month, but has re-entered amid Senate deliberations.
Why Trump has no choice but to stick with SpaceX
Elon Musk’s company is the dominant player for space launches and satellite internet, and its lead is likely to grow. There is just no viable substitute.
Musk says regrets social media posts lashing Trump
The billionaire acknowledged that some of his remarks about the president last week “went too far”.
Trump threatens ‘very serious consequences’ if Musk backs Democrats
The US president also said his relationship with the billionaire was likely beyond repair after their spectacular spar on social media this week.
Musk loses $52b in personal wealth as Trump hits where it hurts
The Tesla CEO is still the world’s richest person, but he may suffer more financial blows if his government contracts are halted.
Tesla loses $235b in market value in a day
The US president and the billionaire’s relationship blew up on social media, triggering a sharp sell-off in the EV car maker’s shares.
Musk claims Trump linked to Epstein as bromance explodes
Trump threatened to end government subsidies and contracts for Musk’s companies, while the billionaire called the president ungrateful for getting him elected.
Telstra beats Optus, TPG in launching satellite text messaging
The telecommunications group says its customers can now send texts in areas that have no mobile reception.
May
Mayhem, friction but Elon Musk couldn’t care less
The billionaire’s good times are over in Washington, but he departs a winner. His companies are likely to clinch lucrative deals and face less oversight.
Musk exits Trump administration with his business empire in turmoil
The move comes shortly after the billionaire criticised Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill” as not doing enough to reduce federal deficits.
Investors demand Musk work a 40-hour week at Tesla
Shareholders from a group of large pension funds say the EV maker is in “crisis” and call for succession planning.
SpaceX Starship rocket explodes in third straight setback
The stakes for the latest flight were particularly high after flights in January and March were cut short just minutes after takeoff.
Musk’s SpaceX, OpenAI, PsiQuantum: Aussie HNWs seek riches offshore
Wealthy Australians are chasing opportunities in some of the world’s biggest artificial intelligence and technology companies.