Elon Musk sees merit in combining Tesla and SpaceX, but Bank of America argues that the deal premium, the shareholder vote and China will ultimately determine what Tesla shareholders receive.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Industry | Automobile Manufacturers |
| Market cap | $1.6T |
| Close on 10/30/2026 | 399.82 |
| Change that session | -0.86% |
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