SpaceX stock jumps 8% after earnings beat and Musk hints at Tesla tie-up

cnbc.com·Sawdah Bhaimiya·2026-10-21T08:05:56.000Z
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This article reports that SpaceX had a big jump in revenue, driven by its Starlink internet service and a new artificial intelligence division it calls 'Super Intelligence,' and that Elon Musk is considering merging SpaceX with Tesla. It highlights strong financial performance and optimistic future projections, using Musk's statements and analyst commentary to reinforce the idea that SpaceX is a dominant, fast-growing tech leader. While it presents impressive numbers and quotes company leaders, it doesn’t question how realistic these figures or the merger idea really are, or address any potential risks or skepticism.

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