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5 min readTesla and SpaceX Discuss Merger as Musk Eyes "Superintelligence Singularity"
Elon Musk confirmed on SpaceX's earnings call that the two companies have formed special committees to explore a potential merger. "I think some people out there assume that a SpaceX and Tesla merger is a certainty, and I think that would be overstating it," Musk said. "Do I think it would be a good idea? Yes. But at the end of the day, the shareholders have to be supportive of this."
The combined entity would have a market valuation of roughly $3.5 trillion, bringing together work on chip design, AI, and robotics. Musk has already merged his AI startup xAI into SpaceX earlier this year, and analysts have long speculated about a full combination given the companies' significant business ties. Even if shareholders approve, the deal would face heavy regulatory scrutiny due to its sheer scale. SpaceX shares rose nearly 10% in after-hours trading following the announcement of its first profit as a public company; Tesla is set to report earnings later today.
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- 1 (00:35) **Tesla and SpaceX Discuss Potential Mega-Merger** - Elon Musk reveals on SpaceX's earnings call that special committees have been formed to explore combining the two companies.
- 2 (02:19) **SpaceX Shares Surge; Tesla Earnings on Deck** - SpaceX shares are up nearly 10% in off-hours trading after reporting its first profit as a public company, while Tesla is set to report its latest results after the closing bell.
- 3 (02:30) **Netflix Stock Drops on Slowest Revenue Growth in Years** - Shares fall more than 5% in off-hours trading after the company reports disappointing revenue, with investors worried about its ability to grow.
- 4 (03:54) **UK Approves North Sea Gas Production Amid Energy Security Fears** - The British government gives the go-ahead for natural gas production at an offshore site previously blocked by legal disputes.
- 5 (05:05) **Oil Prices Rise After Mines Strike Tankers in Strait of Hormuz** - Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps says two oil tankers struck mines in the key chokepoint, pushing global energy costs higher.
- 6 (05:26) **Nasdaq Dominates NYSE in IPO Listings Race** - The Nasdaq has won 59 company listings this year, raising nearly $120 billion, compared to the NYSE's 32 companies and $20 billion raised.
- 7 (08:36) **Ronstad CEO: No Evidence AI is Impacting Labor Market at Scale** - Sander van 't Noordende discusses the current job market and AI's limited effect, based on the company's fresh earnings.
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A.M. Edition for Oct. 21. Elon Musk says Tesla and SpaceX are discussing a potential tie up that would create a $3.5 trillion tech giant. Plus, the U.K. says yes to more North Sea gas as the Iran war raises energy-security concerns and pushes inflation higher. And the CEO of staffing company Randstad tells us who’s hiring in a relatively quiet labor market, and what can be done to fix the mess that’s applying for a new job. Luke Vargas hosts.
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