https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/04/elon-musk-sold-8-5b-in-tesla-stock-after-agreeing-44b-twitter-deal/ > Elon Musk has raised $8.5 billion from selling part of his stake in Tesla, boosting his cash position ahead of his planned purchase of Twitter. > The sales were made between Tuesday and Thursday, after Twitter’s board agreed to Musk’s $44 billion all-cash takeover approach.