Elon Musk says the Terafab project, estimated at up to $119 billion, is going well. Meanwhile, a Korean supplier is getting replies within an hour.
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Original headline: Can Elon Musk’s $119 Billion Terafab Chip Plant Pay Off Without Outside Customers?
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Industry | Automobile Manufacturers |
| Market cap | $1.5T |
| Close on 10/29/2026 | 403.29 |
| Change that session | -0.23% |
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