Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reached an agreement to acquire Twitter for about $44 billion. The outspoken Musk, who also is the world\u2019s wealthiest person, has said he wanted to buy and privatize Twitter because he thinks it is not living up to its potential as a platform for free speech. Stock in Tesla, the world\u2019s largest seller of electric vehicles, closed down by 0.7% Monday after the news.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices