The xAI-SpaceX merger, Palantir earnings, China's frowning horses and more in Morning Squawk

This is CNBC's Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox.Happy Tuesday. I did my workout studio's Hyrox-themed class yesterday, which not only left me sore but also with a better understanding of what all the hype in the fitness business is about.S&P 500 futures ticked higher this morning. The stock market is coming off a winning day.Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day:1. Take-off preparationsElon Musk attends the 56th annual Worl ...