Elon Musk’s $1.25 Trillion Mirage
Project Syndicate • 2/13/2026
Summary
Elon Musk's $1.25 trillion mirage highlights issues with share prices, which are often rigged and unreliable indicators of profitability. The SpaceX-xAI merger exemplifies the narrative of wealth transfer upwards through share price manipulation.
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