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SpaceX eyes merger with other Elon companies, Palantir head says he doesn't 'EVER second-guess Elon'
Youtube· 2026-01-30 21:15
The AI IPO race is officially on and it's approaching zero hour. Open AAI reportedly targeting a Wall Street debut for the fourth quarter of this year. The Wall Street Journal says the valuation of the AI startup Phenom could hit $830 billion.The timing of OpenAI's IPO plans may have been fast-tracked because its rival Anthropic is also planning an endofear IPO. The Amazon and Google backed AI company founded by former Open AI leaders projects it will break even by 2028. That would be two years ahead of ope ...
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Bloomberg· 2026-01-30 20:44
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin will pause tourist flights to space for “no less than two years” in order to shift resources to accelerating the development of its moon lander and other lunar technologies https://t.co/eDwET6huuT ...
Musk's SpaceX Said to Weigh Tie-Up With Tesla or xAI
Youtube· 2026-01-30 19:05
Sources tell us that SpaceX and Tesla have considered some sort of merger between those two. And you see Tesla push higher in the after hours after we broke that story. They've also looked at a merger or combination between SpaceX X and x x.I my understanding is that there is a group of investors that are pushing very much on the Tesla idea, but nothing is final know. As as we all know, the background context is that SpaceX is making preparations for an IPO at some point in the middle of this year. So.So th ...
Tesla climbs as SpaceX merger talks fuel Musk empire consolidation hopes
Yahoo Finance· 2026-01-30 17:35
Group 1 - Tesla shares increased nearly 5% following reports of potential mergers involving SpaceX and Musk's AI startup, xAI, which could unify Musk's tech empire [1][2] - Investors have long sought consolidation among Musk's companies to enhance focus on Tesla's business, particularly as it aims to expand into AI and robotics [2][3] - A merger between Tesla, xAI, and SpaceX is expected to significantly benefit investors by aligning Musk's attention and resources more effectively [3] Group 2 - Tesla announced a $2 billion investment in xAI to support its ambitions in autonomous driving and humanoid robots, amid declining core EV sales [4] - xAI previously acquired X in a $45 billion deal, enhancing its access to social media data and distribution [5] - xAI raised $20 billion in a funding round, surpassing its $15 billion target, and is valued at $230 billion, with SpaceX committing $2 billion as part of a $5 billion equity fundraising [5]
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Bloomberg· 2026-01-30 07:42
India’s probe into last year’s Boeing 787 jet crash is increasingly homing in on deliberate pilot action as the probable cause https://t.co/ryB9Kz4U1Q ...
Elon Musk Says Optimus, Space AI Could Outperform Good, Services Generated On Earth - Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)
Benzinga· 2026-01-30 06:19
Core Insights - Elon Musk believes that the Optimus humanoid robot and Space-based AI could significantly surpass the current productivity of goods and services on Earth [2] Group 1: Optimus and AI Potential - Musk stated that the U.S. government should consider transferring money to citizens through "magic money computers" as long as the output of goods and services exceeds the money supply, which he predicts will occur with the scaling of AI robotics [2] - The Optimus robot and Space-based AI are expected to vastly exceed the current output of goods and services on Earth, reinforcing Musk's optimistic view on the future of space and robotics [2] Group 2: SpaceX Developments - SpaceX is preparing for an IPO this year, aiming for a valuation of $1.5 trillion by June, potentially coinciding with Musk's birthday on the 28th [3]
Joby Aviation (JOBY) Loses 16.68% on Fresh Billion-Dollar Fundraising Initiative
Yahoo Finance· 2026-01-30 04:14
Core Viewpoint - Joby Aviation Inc. is facing significant stock price decline due to plans for raising $1.38 billion through the issuance of convertible senior notes and new shares, leading to potential dilution of existing shares [1]. Group 1: Fundraising Plans - Joby Aviation plans to raise $690 million from the issuance of convertible senior notes due in 2032, with an additional 30-day option to purchase up to $90 million [2]. - The company also aims to raise another $690 million from the sale of 60.79 million new shares to the public, including an overallotment option of over 7.9 million shares [3]. - The notes will have a yield rate of 0.75 percent per annum, payable semi-annually until maturity in February 2032 [3]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - Proceeds from the fundraising will be allocated to fund certification and manufacturing efforts, as well as to prepare for commercial operations, with the remainder designated for working capital and general corporate purposes [4]. Group 3: Manufacturing Expansion - Joby Aviation has announced plans to expand its manufacturing capabilities with the acquisition of a second facility in Ohio, which will support the production of four electric air taxis per month starting in 2027 [5].
X @Starlink
Starlink· 2026-01-30 02:38
SpaceX has developed a novel Space Situational Awareness (SSA) system, called Stargaze → https://t.co/dZUIfl2xmxTo maximize safety for all satellites in space, @SpaceX will be making Stargaze conjunction data available to all operators, free of charge. By providing this ephemeris sharing and conjunction screening service free of charge, we hope to motivate operators to take similar steps towards ephemeris sharing and safe flight. ...
Elon Musk's SpaceX mulling merger with Tesla or xAI: report
New York Post· 2026-01-30 00:03
Group 1 - SpaceX is considering a potential merger with Tesla and an alternative combination with xAI, as reported by Bloomberg News [1] - Tesla's shares increased by 3% following the news of the potential merger discussions [1] - SpaceX and xAI are in talks to merge ahead of a significant public offering planned for later this year, aiming to consolidate Musk's various ventures under one umbrella [2][4] Group 2 - The feasibility of a merger between SpaceX and Tesla has been discussed, with some investors advocating for this idea [3][6] - A potential deal could attract significant interest from infrastructure funds and Middle Eastern sovereign investors [3]