Apple can't buy Tesla and let Musk have free reign because it will expose them to potential liabilities much larger than their investment in Tesla. Example: -S

Apple can't buy Tesla and let Musk have free reign because it will expose them to potential liabilities much larger than their investment in Tesla. Example: -Stock manipulation would now be manipulation of Apple stock. -Autopilot related deaths and quality issues now create lawsuits against Apple's bank account and reputation.