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SpaceX‑Tesla merger chatter resurfaces, CNBC reports

cnbc.com reported that a Tesla‑SpaceX merger may be in the works but that the companies face a long road of negotiations and regulatory reviews.

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What happened

Cnbc.com reported on Oct 23, 11:00 UTC that merger chatter between Tesla and SpaceX has returned to the spotlight.

The article said a Tesla‑SpaceX merger may be in the works, but the companies face a long road of negotiations and regulatory reviews.

Stocks market context

As of Oct 22, 20:00 UTC, moves are from the prior close: the SPY ETF was $763.96 and fell 1.18% from the prior close; the QQQ ETF was $704.47 and fell 2.86% from the prior close. Other notable levels at that time included NVIDIA $212.21 (fell 4.40% from the prior close), Apple $348.22 (rose 1.23% from the prior close), Microsoft $521.08 (fell 2.23% from the prior close), Amazon $250.38 (fell 4.57% from the prior close), Alphabet $324.22 (fell 3.15% from the prior close), Meta Platforms $648.85 (fell 6.98% from the prior close), Tesla $374.58 (fell 3.08% from the prior close) and JPMorgan Chase $336.54 (rose 0.40% from the prior close).

Instrument Last Change Basis As of Source
S&P 500 (via SPY ETF) $763.96 -1.18% vs prior close Oct 22, 20:00 UTC Finnhub
Nasdaq 100 (via QQQ ETF) $704.47 -2.86% vs prior close Oct 22, 20:00 UTC Finnhub
NVIDIA $212.21 -4.40% vs prior close Oct 22, 20:00 UTC Finnhub
Apple $348.22 +1.23% vs prior close Oct 22, 20:00 UTC Finnhub
Microsoft $521.08 -2.23% vs prior close Oct 22, 20:00 UTC Finnhub
Amazon $250.38 -4.57% vs prior close Oct 22, 20:00 UTC Finnhub
Alphabet $324.22 -3.15% vs prior close Oct 22, 20:00 UTC Finnhub
Meta Platforms $648.85 -6.98% vs prior close Oct 22, 20:00 UTC Finnhub
Tesla $374.58 -3.08% vs prior close Oct 22, 20:00 UTC Finnhub
JPMorgan Chase $336.54 +0.40% vs prior close Oct 22, 20:00 UTC Finnhub

Yahoo published a piece headlined "Tesla earnings beat puts SpaceX merger speculation back in focus" noting Tesla’s stronger‑than‑expected earnings alongside merger talk. Yahoo also ran headlines examining whether a merger could be problematic for SpaceX and highlighting hurdles a Tesla‑SpaceX deal might face.

What to watch

Mon Oct 26 (time not confirmed) — EA Q2 2027 earnings is scheduled; Mon Oct 26 (time not confirmed) — SCCO Q3 2026 earnings is scheduled; Mon Oct 26 (before the open) — VZ Q3 2026 earnings is scheduled.

  • Mon Oct 26 (time not confirmed) — SCCO Q3 2026 earnings · EPS estimate 2.02
  • Mon Oct 26 (time not confirmed) — EA Q2 2027 earnings · EPS estimate 2.11
  • Mon Oct 26 (before the open) — VZ Q3 2026 earnings · EPS estimate 1.31

Sources and data

  • cnbc.com (secondary source) — With earnings in rearview mirror, SpaceX-Tesla merger chatter takes center stage
  • Yahoo (secondary source) — Tesla earnings beat puts SpaceX merger speculation back in focus
  • Finnhub (market data) — market data

Market data as of Oct 22, 20:00 UTC; report generated Oct 23, 12:40 UTC. All times are UTC. Each table row shows its own timestamp and provider.

This report was produced by the MarketAlleys Research Desk using automated data processing and language tools from the sources listed above, and checked against our automated-content validation rules. It is for information only and is not investment advice.

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Sources & data

  1. cnbc.com (secondary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 12:43 PM UTC)
  2. Yahoo (secondary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 12:43 PM UTC)
  3. Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 12:43 PM UTC)

Market data as of Oct 22, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC.

This report was produced by the MarketAlleys Research Desk using automated data processing and language tools, built only from the cited sources and validated by rules described in our methodology. Spot an error? Request a correction.

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