SpaceX, Tesla Shares Slide as Democratic Wins Cloud Musk Merger Talk

Investors are weighing a tougher regulatory road for a possible SpaceX-Tesla combination after the midterm results.

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Shares of SpaceX and Tesla fell after Democrats won control of both the House and the Senate. Investors worry the new political balance could slow data center buildouts and make a Musk merger harder.

Last month, Elon Musk said on SpaceX's earnings call that a combination of the two companies was a good idea. He said both were exploring a deal.

Analyst Dan Ives now sees a much tougher regulatory path. He said it could push any completion into 2027.

Key points

  • SpaceX and Tesla shares dropped after Democrats took the House and Senate.
  • Concerns include regulatory hurdles for data center buildouts and a possible merger.
  • Analyst Dan Ives says a deal now faces a tougher path, with completion pushed toward 2027.

What it could mean for $TSLA / SPCX

This could be a test of how much politics shapes Musk's plans. A longer regulatory timeline may keep uncertainty hanging over both stocks. Investors will be watching for any new word from the companies on merger talks, and for how Washington approaches data center projects.

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