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Elon Musk Slams Proxy Advisors as ‘Corporate Terrorists’ Over $1 Trillion Compensation Dispute

Elon Musk has launched a blistering attack against proxy advisory firms ISS and Glass Lewis, labeling them “corporate terrorists” for recommending shareholders reject his $1 trillion compensation package. The Tesla CEO claims these firms wield excessive influence despite having no actual ownership stake in companies.

Musk’s Explosive Earnings Call Comments

Elon Musk used the final minutes of Tesla’s Wednesday earnings call to deliver a scathing critique of proxy advisory firms Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis, reportedly calling them “corporate terrorists” for their opposition to his $1 trillion compensation package. According to sources familiar with the call, Musk expressed concerns about his future leadership role at Tesla given the influence these firms wield.

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Oracle Stock Drops Amid AI Cloud Infrastructure Capacity Concerns

Oracle Corporation experienced its steepest single-day decline in nearly nine months as analysts raised concerns about the company’s capacity to fulfill booming AI cloud demand. The drop occurred despite Oracle projecting $225 billion in annual revenue by fiscal 2030 during its recent analyst day presentation.

Oracle Shares Decline Following AI Infrastructure Capacity Questions

Oracle Corporation shares fell significantly Friday, reportedly marking the company’s steepest intraday decline since January 27, according to market analysis. The stock dropped as much as 8.2% despite the company having gained 88% year-to-date through Thursday’s close, sources indicate.

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Hoffman Urges Founders to Vet Investors Through Critical References

Venture capitalist Reid Hoffman recommends founders thoroughly investigate potential investors by seeking critical feedback. The LinkedIn cofounder reportedly applied this reference-checking method when investing in OpenAI following Elon Musk’s departure.

Investor Due Diligence Goes Both Ways

Prominent venture capitalist and Reid Hoffman is encouraging founders to conduct thorough background checks on him before accepting his investments, according to recent reports. The LinkedIn cofounder reportedly insists that entrepreneurs seek out negative references to understand both his strengths and weaknesses as an investor partner.