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Tesla and SpaceX Weigh a Mega Merger

Oct 21, 2026 · 16m

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A.M. Edition for Oct. 21. Elon Musk says Tesla and SpaceX are discussing a potential tie up that would create a $3.5 trillion tech giant. Plus, the U.K. says yes to more North Sea gas as the Iran war raises energy-security concerns and pushes inflation higher . And the CEO of staffing company Randstad tells us who’s hiring in a relatively quiet labor market, and what can be done to fix the mess that’s applying for a new job. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.