Will SpaceX buy Tesla? Elon Musk is not revealing his plans

Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Chris Isidore, NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) · July 23, 2026 · 4 min read

Elon Musk is now a trillionaire. Is his next big move a merger between Tesla and SpaceX into a $3 trillion behemoth? Following SpaceXs splashy record-setting public offering last month, thats the big question on many investors minds. But Musks call with shareholders on Wednesday provided few answ...

Why this matters in The Nashville

As Nashville continues to grow as a hub for technology and innovation, the potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX has significant implications for the local business community. With a combined value of $3 trillion, the resulting company would be a major player in the global economy, and its influence could be felt in Nashville's own thriving tech scene. The city's efforts to attract and retain top talent in the fields of artificial intelligence and engineering could be bolstered by the prospect of working with a company of such immense scale and resources. Additionally, the potential for streamlined AI units and increased efficiency could lead to new opportunities for collaboration and investment in Nashville's own AI sector. As the city looks to establish itself as a major player in the tech industry, the outcome of this potential merger will be closely watched by local business leaders and entrepreneurs.

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Category: local · Published: July 23, 2026 · Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) · Reading time: 4 min

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Will SpaceX buy Tesla? Elon Musk is not revealing his plans

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