Elon Musk’s $56 billion payout package, struck down by a Delaware judge, was reinstated after a shareholder vote, despite opposition from Norway’s sovereign wealth fund and several US pension funds. Small investors rallied behind Musk, appreciating his role in Tesla’s growth to a $650 billion valuation. The payout, based on achieving ambitious performance targets within ten years, was met in just three. However, Tesla faces new challenges: intense competition, declining market share, and recent financial setbacks.