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A combination of Tesla and SpaceX would allay some investor concerns and could spur additional investment.
The news reports are mere speculation, but they highlight the interest in Musk's companies.
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock rose by as much as 5.6% by 11 a.m. today as news broke of a possible merger with SpaceX. According to Bloomberg and Reuters, there are also discussions taking place between SpaceX and Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI.
A tie-up, even a merger between SpaceX and xAI, would be welcomed by many investors who are concerned that Musk is spreading himself too thin across the companies he founded and co-founded.
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In addition, there's a possibility of integrating technologies between Tesla and SpaceX, such as Tesla's energy storage expertise powering SpaceX satellites and starships. Or, taking the visionary approach one step further, Tesla's Optimus robots working in SpaceX facilities or even on SpaceX missions to Mars.
Furthermore, if a combined Tesla and SpaceX attracts future investment, it will help support Tesla's ambitious growth plans, which include the $20 billion in capital spending recently announced. These plans are earmarked to support Tesla's robotaxi and Optimus growth in particular, and are aimed at building on Tesla's dominance of the EV market.
Image source: Tesla.
Ultimately, the move today is more speculative than fact-based. Still, it illustrates the level of investor interest in Musk's companies, and the willingness of equity and capital markets to support investment is a key element of any company's prospects.
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Lee Samaha has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Tesla. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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