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Musk Says SpaceX and Tesla Exploring Merger

Elon Musk says SpaceX and Tesla are exploring a possible merger, calling the tie-up a "good idea" with "a lot of merit." The companies have formed committees to discuss the possibility, according to Musk. A deal would combine his holdings in rockets, cars and artificial intelligence into a company that reports value at well over $3 trillion, potentially making it the largest corporate merger in history.

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Tech mogul says tie-up has a 'lot of merit', given firms' complementary work on AI.

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Al Jazeera

Elon Musk says SpaceX and Tesla exploring largest merger in history

Tech mogul says tie-up has a 'lot of merit', given firms' complementary work on AI.

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CBS

Musk says SpaceX-Tesla merger has "a lot of merit." Here's why.

Combining SpaceX and Tesla, whose stocks jumped after Musk said the companies are exploring a deal, would be the biggest corporate merger of all time.

Elon Musk Says SpaceX and Tesla Are Exploring a MergerNYTimes – Business
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Elon Musk Says SpaceX and Tesla Are Exploring a Merger

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TIME

Why Elon Musk Wants to Merge SpaceX and Tesla

The CEO and largest shareholder of both companies said a merger would be a “good idea” and that they had formed committees to discuss the possibility.

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DW

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

Musk confirmed the long standing speculation of a possible merger between Tesla and SpaceX but warned that it would be premature to assume it is happening for sure.

Why does Elon Musk want to merge Tesla and SpaceX?BBC News – Business
BBC

Why does Elon Musk want to merge Tesla and SpaceX?

Musk, who is CEO of both companies, says there is "a lot to be gained" from the merger, which would be the biggest in history.

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Al Jazeera

Musk confirms SpaceX and Tesla exploring merger

Elon Musk says SpaceX and Tesla are considering a merger that would form a $3.5 trillion mega company.

Elon Musk says Tesla-SpaceX merger being consideredBBC News – Business
BBC

Elon Musk says Tesla-SpaceX merger being considered

Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.

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