Tesla and SpaceX merger talks advance

Speculation grows over a potential Tesla-SpaceX merger as committees review a multi-trillion-dollar deal and earnings reports highlight shared technology and growth.

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Oct 21, 2026
Tesla and SpaceX committees weigh a possible $3.5 trillion merger, with Barclays projecting an announcement by December.
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Oct 21, 2026
SpaceX and Tesla explore merger amid shared tech like Roadster thrusters and Starlink growth focus.
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Oct 24, 2026
Musk says $985 billion fortune will largely fund foundation focused on space and sustainability.
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Oct 26, 2026
SpaceX secured $40 billion in debt financing for GPUs; Musk credits Starlink and launch revenue.
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Elon Musk is pursuing a possible Tesla-SpaceX merger as he builds an empire spanning electric vehicles, satellites, AI and robotics, while saying his fortune would largely support a foundation focused on space exploration and sustainability. Critics including Kara Swisher question the strategy and warn about his concentrated business and political influence, with reported Starlink decisions in Ukraine adding to concerns about his power.

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Tesla, SpaceX Committees Weigh $3.5 Trillion Merger

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Musk says he will give one SpaceX share to every US child

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Tesla Q3 revenue beats estimates as deliveries rebound but AI spending weighs on profit

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