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  "title": "Elon Musk says Tesla-SpaceX merger being considered",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/elon-musk-says-tesla-spacex-merger-being-considered-15821120",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-20T23:24:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Technology",
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  "account": "Elon Musk has expressed his support for the idea of merging Tesla and SpaceX, two of his most prominent companies. During a financial analyst call on Tuesday, Musk stated that he believes a merger would be beneficial, though he acknowledged that such a move is not guaranteed and would require shareholder approval. Special committees within both companies have been formed to explore the possibility of a merger, but they have not yet reached an agreement on terms. If the merger were to occur, it would be one of the largest in history, with Tesla valued at approximately $1.5 trillion and SpaceX valued at $2 trillion. SpaceX has recently expanded into cloud computing and has seen significant revenue growth in that sector, while Tesla's chip manufacturing partnership with SpaceX suggests a potential synergy between the two companies. Musk, who is the CEO of both Tesla and SpaceX, described the situation as a \"conflicted\" position, emphasizing that the decision would ultimately rest with shareholders, who would need to approve the merger through a vote representing at least 50% of Tesla's shares.",
  "summary": "Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.",
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        "title": "Elon Musk says SpaceX and Tesla exploring largest merger in history",
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