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  "title": "Source: Musk's public endorsement of a potential SpaceX-Tesla merger rattled some insiders, who worry his comments could invite shareholder scrutiny and delays (Milana Vinn/Reuters)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/source-musks-public-endorsement-of-a-potential-spacex-tesla-merger",
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  "published": "2026-10-22T06:45:01.000Z",
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  "summary": "Elon Musk's public endorsement this week of a potential $3.5 trillion merger between SpaceX (SPCX.O) and Tesla (TSLA.O) …",
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        "title": "Exclusive-Musk’s public endorsement of SpaceX-Tesla deal may throw a wrench in talks",
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