SpaceX-Tesla Merger Buzz
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- Emily LangNew York Post
- Kali HaysBBC
- Richard CloughSydney Morning Herald
- Ed LudlowSydney Morning Herald
- David IngramNBC News
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Elon Musk has said he likes the idea of a merger of Tesla and SpaceX, two of his most notable companies, and it is under active consideration.
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Musk said he isn’t participating in the committee discussions because he is a conflicted party, and that the committees have yet to agree on terms.
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- 16 Oct
Elon Musk’s unveiling of a new “flying” Tesla on a SpaceX site this week has observers buzzing about an out-of-this-world merger between the two companies, with Kalshi bettors putting the odds of such a combo at over 50% for early next year.
- 20 Oct
Musk said he isn’t participating in the committee discussions because he is a conflicted party, and that the committees have yet to agree on terms.
Coverage 5 articles
20 Oct Musk says SpaceX and Tesla are exploring blockbuster merger deal
South China Morning Post
20 Oct Elon Musk says SpaceX and Tesla have formed special committees to discuss merger idea
NBC News20 Oct Elon Musk wants to merge Tesla and SpaceX to create a $5 trillion giant
Sydney Morning Herald- 20 Oct Elon Musk says Tesla-SpaceX merger would be a 'good idea'
BBC 
16 Oct Wall Street buzzing over potential SpaceX-Tesla merger in wake of ‘flying’ car demo
New York Post
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