SpaceX-Tesla Merger Discussion
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- Emily LangNew York Post
- Kali HaysBBC
- Richard CloughSydney Morning Herald
- Ed LudlowSydney Morning Herald
- David IngramNBC News
- John PowerAl Jazeera
- Osmond ChiaBBC
- Prashant RaoSemafor
- Bernard CondonToronto Star
- Dara KerrThe Guardian
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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, who is the CEO of both companies, said that the special committees had not reached an agreement and that there was no guarantee they would.
SpaceX shares rose 8% in after hours trading while shares of Tesla climbed by 1.5%.
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How it changed
- 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 11 articles
21 Oct Tesla beats earnings projections after Musk floats SpaceX merger plan
The Guardian
21 Oct Tesla's Q3 profit drops as it prepares for possible merger with Musk's other public company, SpaceX
Toronto Star
21 Oct SpaceX and Tesla mega-merger under discussion
Semafor
21 Oct Why does Elon Musk want to merge Tesla and SpaceX?
BBC
21 Oct Elon Musk says SpaceX and Tesla exploring largest merger in history
Al Jazeera
21 Oct Musk confirms SpaceX and Tesla exploring merger
Al Jazeera
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
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