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Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI in talks to merge, according to reports
Yahoo Finance· 2026-01-29 22:47
Core Viewpoint - A potential merger involving Elon Musk's companies—SpaceX, xAI, and Tesla—is being discussed, with early-stage talks suggesting that at least one company may merge into SpaceX [1][2]. Group 1: Merger Scenarios - Two primary scenarios are under consideration: a merger between SpaceX and Tesla, or a merger between SpaceX and xAI [1]. - A merger between SpaceX and xAI could occur before a planned SpaceX IPO this year, consolidating products like the Grok chatbot, X platform, Starlink satellites, and SpaceX rockets under one corporation [2]. Group 2: Corporate Developments - Recent filings indicate the establishment of two new corporate entities in Nevada, K2 Merger Sub Inc. and K2 Merger Sub 2 LLC, suggesting that Musk is exploring various options for the merger [3]. - SpaceX's investment of $2 billion in xAI last year, along with Tesla's similar investment, reflects Musk's strategy to consolidate resources among these companies [5]. Group 3: Strategic Advantages - Merging SpaceX and xAI could enable xAI to utilize space-based data centers, aligning with Musk's vision [4]. - A merger between SpaceX and Tesla could integrate Tesla's energy storage capabilities with the space data center concept [4]. Group 4: Company Valuations - xAI was valued at $80 billion following its acquisition of X, which was valued at $33 billion, while SpaceX's secondary sale valued it at $800 billion, making it the most valuable private company in the U.S. [6]. - Musk aims to take SpaceX public in June, although his timelines are often subject to delays [6].
Elon Musk's SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI in talks to merge, according to reports
TechCrunch· 2026-01-29 22:47
Core Insights - Elon Musk's companies, SpaceX, xAI, and Tesla, are exploring potential merger scenarios, with discussions reportedly in early stages [1][2] - Two primary merger scenarios are being considered: one between SpaceX and Tesla, and another between SpaceX and xAI [1] - A merger between SpaceX and xAI could precede a planned SpaceX IPO this year, consolidating various products under one corporation [2] Company Developments - Recent corporate filings indicate the establishment of two new entities in Nevada, suggesting Musk is keeping merger options open [3] - SpaceX has previously invested $2 billion in xAI, and Tesla has also made a similar investment, indicating a trend towards resource sharing among Musk's companies [5] Valuation and Market Position - xAI was valued at $80 billion following its acquisition of X, which was valued at $33 billion, while SpaceX's secondary sale valued it at $800 billion, making it the most valuable private company in the U.S. [6]
Why Tesla Stock Could Get Hurt by a SpaceX IPO
Barrons· 2026-01-29 21:42
Why Tesla Stock Could Get Hurt by a SpaceX IPO - Barron'sSkip to Main ContentThis copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact Dow Jones Reprints at 1-800-843-0008 or visit www.djreprints.com.# Why Tesla Stock Could Get Hurt by a SpaceX IPOBy [Al Root]ShareResize---ReprintsIn this article[TSLA]SpaceX's Starship rocket 38 launches during ...
X @SpaceX
SpaceX· 2026-01-29 20:02
Falcon 9 launches 25 @Starlink satellites from California https://t.co/5SDPRKquW6 ...
Parker-Hannifin Tops Q2 Earnings & Sales Estimates, Raises 26' View
ZACKS· 2026-01-29 18:01
Key Takeaways PH beat Q2 estimates as earnings jumped 17% and sales rose 9.1% on strong organic growth.Parker-Hannifin's Aerospace Systems sales surged 14.5%, supported by OEM growth and aftermarket strength.PH raised its fiscal 2026 sales and earnings outlook, citing higher margins and solid order momentum.Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH) reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 (ended December 2025) adjusted earnings (excluding $1.05 from non-recurring items) of $7.65 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus ...
X @SpaceX
SpaceX· 2026-01-29 17:46
Watch Falcon 9 launch 25 @Starlink satellites to orbit from California https://t.co/YBi2FrJnUi ...
Jim Cramer on Boeing: “Some Are Just Too Tired of the Company’s Missteps”
Yahoo Finance· 2026-01-29 17:42
Group 1 - Boeing Company is impacted by government demands, particularly in defense contracts, leading to financial adjustments [1] - The company is under pressure to deliver timely results for the Pentagon, affecting its bottom line [1] - CEO Kelly Ortberg acknowledged the need for investments to support growth while ensuring on-time delivery, resulting in a charge on a tanker program [1] Group 2 - Boeing designs and builds commercial aircraft, defense systems, satellites, and space technologies, along with providing related support and service solutions [2]
Joby Aviation Nosedives 18%. What the Heck Is Going On?
247Wallst· 2026-01-29 17:15
Group 1 - Joby Aviation is a leader in the development of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft aimed at urban air mobility [1]
尼龙应用开发大会丨沃飞长空:eVTOL航空器材料应用的机遇与挑战
DT新材料· 2026-01-29 16:05
低空经济是以低空空域为依托,辐射并带动相关领域融合发展的综合性经济形态。 eVTOL(即 电动垂直起降飞行器,electric Vertical Take-off and Landing) 作为低空经济的核心产品,采 用储能电池、电机和螺旋桨推进技术,并同时具备垂直起降能力。eVTOL飞行器能够灵活适应 城市高楼、狭窄街道等各种起降环境,同时兼具电动化、智能化、低噪音、低排放等多重优势, 为未来城市交通出行方式提供了新的可能性。 然而,eVTOL的纯电动力系统在有效载荷与航程能力上相较于传统航空器的热推进系统存在天 然劣势,电推进系统本身占据较大的重量和体积,上述因素共同决定了, eVTOL必须通过极致 的结构轻量化来弥补动力系统自身的不足 。另外,eVTOL倾转旋翼结合固定翼的复合推力构型 对 结构刚度、振动特性及气动弹性稳定性 要求更高,因此选材设计与传统航空思路亦有所不 同。 改性尼龙材料 具有轻量化、高强度、高刚性,良好的耐疲劳性、耐候性、阻燃性,良好的电气 绝缘性适用于电子电器部件及集成化等优异性能,有望替代eVTOL中的部分铝合金、镁合金等 金属材料,应用于 机身结构件、旋翼/螺旋桨、齿轮传动系统 ...
Honeywell CEO Vimal Kapur on Q4 earnings
CNBC Television· 2026-01-29 15:49
talk about a big position for our CBC investing club and that is Honeywell. It poured a good quarter this morning. Uh spinning off its aerospace units sooner.I thought it might be as late as December. It looks like it's going to be just a well be let's put it this way early in the second half and that's why I'm so excited to see Vimma Kapoor here in in the flesh. Just wrapped up the quarter.Vimbo, congratulations. It looks like you're accelerating the aerospace spin-off and we're getting a lot of clarity ab ...