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Muddy Waters CEO Carson Block on China, Elon Musk, Trump Tariffs and ESG Investing


Published on 2025-02-19 00:41:09 - MSN
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  • Short seller Carson Block, founder and CEO of Muddy Waters, talks about his latest investment strategies and the market's big themes in a fireside chat with Bloomberg Television's Haslinda Amin.

The article features an interview with Carson Block, the CEO of Muddy Waters Research, discussing various financial and geopolitical topics. Block expresses skepticism about the transparency of Chinese companies, suggesting that the lack of reliable financial reporting makes investing in China risky. He also comments on Elon Musk, describing him as a visionary but questioning the sustainability of Tesla's market valuation. On the topic of Trump's tariffs, Block believes they have had mixed effects, potentially benefiting some U.S. industries while harming others. Lastly, he critiques ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing, arguing that it often prioritizes appearance over substance, potentially leading investors to make decisions based on incomplete or misleading information.

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