Behind Elon Musk's plans for a mega-merger of SpaceX and Tesla

Elon Musk, who leads both SpaceX and Tesla, has said that merging the two companies would be a good idea. Each company has formed a special committee of shareholders to discuss whether the merger should happen. The proposal would create what could be the largest corporate merger on record. No final decision has been made yet.

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National story. 84 articles from 49 sources. 44 are on the bar; 5 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated 2h ago.

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BloombergLean Left· 2h ago

SpaceX and Tesla — a Strange, But Certain, Merger

QuartzLean Left· 2h ago

Musk's public push for a SpaceX-Tesla merger is complicating the talks

QuartzLean Left· 3h ago

Tesla beat profit expectations and avoided cash burn as SpaceX merger is studied

BloombergLean Left· 4h ago

Tesla-SpaceX Merger Is Elon Musk’s Biggest AI Bet Yet

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· 4h ago

Behind Elon Musk's plans for a mega-merger of SpaceX and Tesla

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KXAN AustinCenter· 2h ago

Musk: SpaceX, Tesla merger a 'good idea'

WGN ChicagoCenter· 20h ago

Musk: SpaceX, Tesla merger a 'good idea'

WSAV-TVCenter· 20h ago

Musk: SpaceX, Tesla merger a 'good idea'

WFLACenter· 21h ago

Musk: SpaceX, Tesla merger a 'good idea'

FOX8 WGHPCenter· 21h ago

Musk: SpaceX, Tesla merger a 'good idea'

KRQE AlbuquerqueCenter· 21h ago

Musk: SpaceX, Tesla merger a 'good idea'

WHNTCenter· 21h ago

Musk: SpaceX, Tesla merger a 'good idea'

CW 39 HoustonCenter· 21h ago

Musk: SpaceX, Tesla merger a 'good idea'

Phl17Center· 21h ago

Musk: SpaceX, Tesla merger a 'good idea'

The HillCenter· 22h ago

Musk: SpaceX, Tesla merger a 'good idea'

Inc.Center· 3h ago

Tesla and SpaceX Are Trading Like a Merger Is Coming

Inc.Center· 3h ago

The 1 Number That Explains Why Elon Musk Wants to Merge Tesla and SpaceX

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 16h ago· ran in 3 outlets

Tesla’s Q3 profit drops as it prepares for possible merger with Musk’s other public company, SpaceX

Financial TimesCenter· 18h ago

Tesla’s profits slip on weaker vehicle sales

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FortuneLean Right· 3h ago

The biggest hurdle to a SpaceX merger with Tesla isn’t Elon Musk. It’s Tesla’s shareholders

FortuneLean Right· 4h ago

Elon Musk’s SpaceX-Tesla merger math doesn’t add up

FortuneLean Right· 7h ago

Elon Musk’s dream merger is a nightmare for SpaceX shareholders

MyNorthwestLean Right· 17h ago· ran in 3 outlets

Tesla’s Q3 profit drops as it prepares for possible merger with Musk’s other public company, SpaceX

MyNorthwestLean Right· 18h ago· ran in 4 outlets

A SpaceX-Tesla megamerger could benefit both companies and Elon Musk’s personal fortune

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The GuardianLean Left· 18h ago

Tesla to report earnings after Elon Musk floats SpaceX merger plan

EngadgetLean Left· 1d ago

SpaceX and Tesla are exploring a possible merger

Deutsche WelleLean Left· 1d ago

Musk says SpaceX-Tesla merger 'good idea' as companies explore union

Al JazeeraLean Left· 1d ago

Elon Musk says SpaceX and Tesla exploring largest merger in history

GizmodoLeft· 1d ago

SpaceX and Tesla Have Officially Begun Merger Discussions

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The story so far

2 developments
  1. Oct 20SpaceX and Tesla have formed committees to discuss potential merger, Musk says
  2. Oct 21Tesla and SpaceX Are Trading Like a Merger Is Coming

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