Elon Musk said SpaceX and Tesla are exploring a merger that would combine the two companies and their more than 30,000 bitcoin. Both firms have set up special committees to weigh the deal, but Musk says he cannot take part because of his stakes in each company.
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| Market | US stocks |
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| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Industry | Automobile Manufacturers |
| Market cap | $1.4T |
| Close on 10/20/2026 | 373.77 |
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