Market Chatter: Musk's SpaceX-Tesla Merger Comments Raise Risk of Delays

04:51 AM EDT, 10/22/2026 (MT Newswires) -- SpaceX (SPCX) and Tesla's (TSLA) proposed $3.5 trillion merger could face delays of several weeks after Elon Musk's public endorsement of the deal sparked concerns among people involved in the discussions about potential shareholder scrutiny, Reuters reported Thursday, citing a source familiar with the talks. The companies have hired advisers and are considering options including a SpaceX acquisition of Tesla or a merger under a new holding company, according to the report. The source told Reuters the discussions remain at an early stage. Tesla and SpaceX did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' requests for comment (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)