Tesla and SpaceX have formed special committees to discuss a possible merger, which would be the largest in history, with SpaceX valued at about $2.2 trillion and Tesla at about $1.7 trillion. One speaker warns Tesla shareholders could swap into SpaceX at about 0.7 SpaceX shares per Tesla share before any premium, with Elon Musk holding about 82% of the vote, raising the question of whether Tesla would be folded in at a discount. Dave Nadig calls the committees theatrics given Musk's 79% voting control, and says the real concern is consolidating control in one person, which makes him skeptical the deal benefits shareholders, who are exposed through index funds regardless.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Industry | Automobile Manufacturers |
| Market cap | $1.4T |
| Close on 10/21/2026 | 386.55 |
| Change that session | +3.44% |
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