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SpaceX Profit Boosts Shares After Musk Merger Talks

By Drooid · Oct 21, 2026, 10:05 PM UTC · How we work

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Musk Explores Tesla Merger

SpaceX reported a profit and its shares rose about 7.8%.
Elon Musk said SpaceX is exploring a possible merger with Tesla, forming study committees.
Super Micro Computer forecast quarterly revenue above Wall Street estimates, lifting its stock roughly 8.5%.
Nvidia shares rose 1.9%, becoming the strongest AI-related lift for the S&P 500.
Tesla shares climbed 3.8% after Musk’s merger comments, helping the Nasdaq composite rise 1.1%.

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Independent Directors Evaluate Merger

Independent directors formed special committees at both companies to evaluate a potential merger.
Tesla shareholders must approve at least 50% of outstanding shares, a “high hurdle” Musk noted.
Analysts estimate a 15% premium on Tesla stock would be required for shareholder acceptance.
Counterpoint Research expects a merger announcement within six months, with regulatory clearance possibly taking 12-18 months.

History

Historical Context

In 1998 Daimler-Benz AG, led by Jürgen Schrempp, merged with U.S. automaker Chrysler Corp., creating DaimlerChrysler AG in a $38 billion stock swap that regulators called the world’s largest cross-border deal. The “merger of equals” sparked lawsuits and, after mounting losses, Daimler sold Chrysler to Cerberus in 2007, highlighting the risks of high-premium, transatlantic integrations.

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Musk Explores Tesla Merger

SpaceX reported a profit and its shares rose about 7.8%.
Elon Musk said SpaceX is exploring a possible merger with Tesla, forming study committees.
Super Micro Computer forecast quarterly revenue above Wall Street estimates, lifting its stock roughly 8.5%.
Nvidia shares rose 1.9%, becoming the strongest AI-related lift for the S&P 500.
Tesla shares climbed 3.8% after Musk’s merger comments, helping the Nasdaq composite rise 1.1%.

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