Musk says Tesla-SpaceX merger is not a certainty
Key points
- According to MarketWatch, Elon Musk said a Tesla-SpaceX merger may make sense.
- He also told investors on Tuesday that a major combination is not guaranteed.
- The preview text says Tesla's and SpaceX's boards have not made a decision.
According to MarketWatch, Elon Musk told SpaceX investors on Tuesday that a merger between Tesla and SpaceX is not certain. The preview text says Musk believes a combination of the two companies would make sense, but he warned that a major merger is not guaranteed. MarketWatch also reports that Tesla's and SpaceX's boards have not made a decision, though the preview text cuts off before giving further details.
Original reporting
This page summarizes reporting by MarketWatch, originally published October 20, 2026 at 4:05 AM under the headline "Musk tells SpaceX investors a Tesla merger is no 'certainty'". All rights to the original article belong to MarketWatch.
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