Tesla sinks after Elon Musk opens up about 'the most difficult and painful year' of his career TSLA

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Tesla shares sank as much as 7 Friday following an emotional interview by CEO Elon Musk.

The billionaire told the New York Times that the past year has been "the most difficult and painful" of his career as he has struggled to make Tesla profitable and jabbed with short-sellers.

Shares have now given up all of their gains following the announcement that Musk would attempt to take Tesla private

Tesla is more than 30 below his 420 target buyout price.

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Shares of Tesla sank more more than 7 Friday, nearing their lowest price this month, after Elon Musk opened up to the New York Times about his bid to take the electric-car maker private.

The emotional, hour-long phone interview focused on Musk's cryptic tweet that stated he was "considering taking Tesla private" at 420 per share and the regulatory fallout that has followed. It also featured a candid Musk discussing what he says has been the worst year of his life.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: How a black cop infiltrated the KKK the true story behind Spike Lee's 'BlacKkKlansman'See Also:Elon Musk: Anyone who can do a better job as Tesla's CEO 'can have the reins right now''You have embarrassed us in the eyes of our children': Navy SEAL who oversaw the Osama bin Laden raid rebukes TrumpI've used the iPhone 8 and the iPhone X and the winner is clearSEE ALSO: 'The most difficult and painful year of my career': Tesla CEO Elon Musk opens up about personal and professional struggles in revealing interview

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