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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk quipped on X that Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) co-founder Bill Gates could face bankruptcy if Tesla becomes “the world’s most valuable company by far,” escalating their long-running dispute over Gates’ short position in the electric vehicle maker.
What Happened: The statement comes as Tesla’s market capitalization stands at $1.251 trillion, still significantly behind Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) at $3.729 trillion. To achieve the top position, Tesla would need to grow by nearly 200%.