BUZZ-Elon Musk says merging SpaceX and Tesla is a good idea, Tesla stock rises afterwards

October 20 - ** Tesla (TSLA.O) shares rose 1.17% after hours, to $378.07

** Elon Musk said that merging SpaceX SPCX.O and Tesla is a good idea (link)

** Musk also said that SpaceX and Tesla have formed special committees to evaluate the potential merger

** According to data compiled by London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), out of 48 analysts, 24 gave the stock a "strong buy" or "buy" rating, 20 rated it "hold," and 4 rated it "sell"; the median target price is $401.50

** As of the previous trading day's close, TSLA has fallen 16.9% year-to-date

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