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Musk says Tesla and SpaceX exploring historic merger

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, says the two companies are exploring a possible merger that could create a $3.5 trillion mega-company, which would be the largest in history. Musk says the tie-up has "a lot of merit" and "a lot to be gained" given their complementary work on AI. Special committees within both companies have been formed to examine the potential deal.

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Tech mogul says tie-up has a 'lot of merit', given firms' complementary work on AI.

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Elon Musk says SpaceX and Tesla exploring largest merger in history

Tech mogul says tie-up has a 'lot of merit', given firms' complementary work on AI.

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Why does Elon Musk want to merge Tesla and SpaceX?BBC News – Business
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Why does Elon Musk want to merge Tesla and SpaceX?

Musk, who is CEO of both companies, says there is "a lot to be gained" from the merger, which would be the biggest in history.

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Musk confirms SpaceX and Tesla exploring merger

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Elon Musk says Tesla-SpaceX merger being considered

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