Musk seizes on SpaceX momentum with push toward Tesla merger

Outlet: The Japan Times · Published 20/10/2026 23:29 UTC

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A merger of SpaceX and Tesla would be a blockbuster, creating a conglomerate spanning electric vehicles, batteries, rockets and satellites.

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Excerpt · detected on 21/10/2026 01:37 UTC

~~The remarks sent~~ A merger of SpaceX ~~shares up 4.9% in extended trading.~~ and Tesla would be a blockbuster, creating a conglomerate spanning electric vehicles, batteries, rockets and satellites.

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Headline · detected on 21/10/2026 01:37 UTC

Musk ~~calls Tesla-SpaceX~~ seizes on SpaceX momentum with push toward Tesla merger ~~a ‘good idea’ as SpaceX posts first profit as a public company~~

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Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/10/21/musk-tesla-spacex-merger/
Published: 20/10/2026 23:29 UTC
Captured: 20/10/2026 23:38 UTC
Changes detected: 2
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