Midas touch

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SpaceX is no Pets.com, but will retail enthusiasm, Nasdaq’s helping hand and Musk’s Midas touch be enough to send it far past its mammoth $1.75 trillion value without profits?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

After masterminding surprise wins over Manchester City and Premier League leaders Arsenal, this remarkable encounter suggested former United midfielder Carrick might have the Midas touch.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

“That’s Franki’s Midas touch: He knows how to throw a good party with good music,” says booking agent Tom Windish, who counts Eilish among his clients.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2024

Mr Sunak "has clearly become the man with the reverse Midas touch", Sir Keir said.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2023

With Lawrence's Midas touch the corporation would also realize millions in profits if the deal went through.

From The Psilent Partner by Peterson, John Victor