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Debate over a Tesla-SpaceX merger and political turbulence in the United States

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Tesla and SpaceX shares fall after Texas election result

Tesla and SpaceX shares lose nearly 4% as investors react to the election of the Texas governor and his positions on AI data centers.

In brief

Plants, jobs and earnings event (severity: notable) involving Tesla and General Motors, in Texas (États-Unis), first detected on 4 November 2026 at 11:18. Reported by 3 sources (12 articles), last updated on 4 November 2026 at 19:45. Part of the story “Debate over a Tesla-SpaceX merger and political turbulence in the United States”.

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4 Nov, 11h18
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4 Nov, 19h45
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Tone and style of coverage

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Yahoo Finance2fairly negative
24/7 Wall St.1fairly negative
econotimes.com1fairly negative
Electrek1neutral
Il Messaggero1very negative
investing.com1fairly negative
L'Adige1very negative
qz.com1fairly negative
The Star1fairly negative
TipRanks1fairly negative
USA Today1fairly negative

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  1. 10h30
    L'AdigeWirevia Google Actualités · Italie · automobile4 Nov
    Le aziende di Musk a picco nel premarket, Tesla -5,4% e SpaceX -6,9% - L'Adige

    Le aziende di Musk a picco nel premarket, Tesla -5,4% e SpaceX -6,9% L'Adige

  2. 11h00
    TipRanksWirevia Recherche fraîche · Tesla4 Nov
    Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX move lower after Democrats sweep Congress - TipRanks.com

    Shares of Elon Musk’s Tesla (TSLA) and SpaceX (SPCX) are moving lower after the Democrats took control and both the House and the Senate. Musk was a Republican megadonor ahead of Tuesday’s elections and both companies are headquartered in Texas, a state Democrats won a Senate seat and the governor’s mansion. Shares of Tesla are down 5% to $398.50 in premarket trading while SpaceX is down 5% to $136.33

  3. 11h09
    Il MessaggeroOpinionvia Google Actualités · Italie · automobile4 Nov
    Elon Musk, Tesla e Space X a picco. E i giganti della Silicon Valley (da Google a Meta) ora tremano - Il Messaggero

    Elon Musk, Tesla e Space X a picco. E i giganti della Silicon Valley (da Google a Meta) ora tremano Il Messaggero

  4. 11h18
    econotimes.comWirevia Recherche fraîche · Tesla4 Nov
    SpaceX, Tesla Shares Drop Nearly 4% as Investors Weigh Texas Result | EconoTimes

    # SpaceX, Tesla Shares Drop Nearly 4% as Investors Weigh Texas Result The Associated Press projected Democrat Gina Hinojosa the winner of the Texas governor’s race. CNBC reported that she supports a moratorium on AI data centers. By Celia Rowan Nov 4, 2026, 10:18 AM UTC Updated Nov 4, 2026, 10:18 AM UTC 1 min read Pedestrians pass the Texas State Capitol in Austin beneath an overcast sky. (AI-generated image / EconoTimes) Shares of Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) and Tesla, Inc. fell nearly 4% in premarket trading Wednesday as investors weighed the Texas election result and its i

  5. 14h49
    24/7 Wall St.Wirevia Recherche fraîche · Tesla4 Nov
    SpaceX Declines 6%, Tesla Falls 5% as Democratic Sweep Raises Merger and Regulatory Risks; General Motors Rises 2% - 24/7 Wall St.

    # SpaceX Declines 6%, Tesla Falls 5% as Democratic Sweep Raises Merger and Regulatory Risks; General Motors Rises 2% A Democratic sweep of Congress is hitting Elon Musk's companies in ways that have nothing to do with earnings, and legacy automakers are quietly benefiting as investors reassess who carries the political risk in a potential trillion-dollar merger. By David Moadel Published November 4, 2026, 8:49am ET · 3 min read Market Movers desk. Editor: David Moadel. - SpaceX sank 8% and Tesla fell 6% after Democrats swept Congress, as Musk had poured $450M into Republican campaigns. - GM an

  6. 15h00
    ElectrekAnalysis4 Nov
    What does a blue Texas sweep mean for Tesla, SpaceX & Elon Musk?

    After a historic election defeat in one of the most expensive elections in US election history, the state of Texas has turned blue. Along with this come potential implications for Elon Musk and his companies. more…

  7. 15h03
    investing.comWirevia Recherche fraîche · Tesla4 Nov
    A blue Texas threatens Musk’s expanding footprint and hopes for SpaceX-Tesla deal By Investing.com

    Published Nov 04, 2026, 09:03 AM © Reuters. Investing.com -- Texas flipping blue is a headwind for Musk’s empire and a speed bump for a merger, not a deal-killer. The pre-market moves show it. SpaceX (SPCX) is indicated at $131.99 (-6.60%) as of Nov 4, 9:01 AM EST, against a $141.31 close on Nov 3. Tesla (TSLA) is at $378.38 (-5.05%) against a $398.50 close. SpaceX (SPCX): $141.31 close || Pre-market $131.99 || 52W range $104.83–$225.64 || 1M: -11.10% Tesla (TSLA): $398.50 close || Pre-market $378.38 || 52W range $297.38–$498.83 || YTD: -12.95% Prices are as of the stamps above. Pre-market pri

  8. 15h54
    qz.comWirevia Recherche fraîche · Tesla4 Nov
    Tesla and SpaceX stock drop after Musk's midterm bet backfired

    Tesla and SpaceX stock drop after Musk's midterm bet backfired # Shares of Tesla and SpaceX fall after Elon Musk's midterm election bet backfires Democrats' wins in Texas and across the country raise investor concern over AI regulation and a potential Tesla-SpaceX merger By Cris Tolomia· 2 min read· Updated November 4, 2026 Phillip L Jones / Getty Images Tesla $TSLA stock fell about 5% and SpaceX stock dropped 6.9% in premarket trading on Wednesday after Democrats won control of Congress in the midterm elections, and candidates backed by Elon Musk lost races across the country. Shares recovere

  9. 16h14
    Yahoo FinanceWirevia Recherche fraîche · Tesla4 Nov
    SpaceX and Tesla 'need to find the path forward with Texas' on the back of midterm 'Blue Wave'

    # SpaceX and Tesla 'need to find the path forward with Texas' on the back of midterm 'Blue Wave' Pras Subramanian · Senior Reporter Wed, November 4, 2026 at 10:14 AM EST 2 min read ## Trading disclosure Tesla (TSLA) and SpaceX (SPCX) stock fell on Wednesday after Democrats took control of both houses of Congress in a "Blue Wave" that flipped Texas, home to both companies, with potential implications for CEO Elon Musk. Musk spent $224 million backing Texas Republicans, including $158 million in September alone, per The New York Times, part of at least $446 million he gave to Republican candidat

  10. 17h00
    The StarWirevia Recherche fraîche · Tesla4 Nov
    Tesla and SpaceX shares tumble after Democratic Congress sweep | The Star

    Tesla and SpaceX shares tumble after Democratic Congress sweep | The Star # Tesla and SpaceX shares tumble after Democratic Congress sweep Thursday, 05 Nov 2026 WASHINGTON: Democrats have swept to control of the US Congress in a mid-term landslide, weighing on the shares of Republican mega-donor Elon Musk’s Tesla Inc and Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Ahead of yesterday’s open, Tesla fell about 5% in premarket trading while SpaceX dropped 6.9% after Democrats took control of Congress. Anger over the cost of living and the war in Iran delivered a thundering rebuke of President Donald Trum

  11. 18h59
    Yahoo FinanceWirevia Recherche fraîche · Tesla4 Nov
    Elon Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX Stocks Fall After Democrats Sweep Elections, Senator Warns of ‘Subpoenas’

    Elon Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX Stocks Fall After Democrats Sweep Elections, Senator Warns of ‘Subpoenas’ # Elon Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX Stocks Fall After Democrats Sweep Elections, Senator Warns of ‘Subpoenas’ ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA Olivia Bellusci Wed, November 4, 2026 at 12:59 PM EST 2 min read As Democrats swept the 2026 midterm elections on Tuesday, November 3, shares of **Elon Musk**'s companies SpaceX and Tesla tumbled the following morning. *The New York Times* reported on Wednesday, November 4, that when markets opened, Tesla's stock fell more than 5 percent, and SpaceX fell more than 7 pe

  12. 19h45
    USA TodayWirevia Recherche fraîche · Tesla4 Nov
    Tesla, SpaceX stocks drop after Democrats flip Texas in midterms

    # How Democrat wins in Texas could impact Elon Musk, Tesla and SpaceX ## Do Texas Dems have Tesla in their crosshairs following midterm wins? The answer is complicated. Charles Singh Nashville Tennessean Updated Nov. 4, 2026, 1:53 p.m. ET - Democrats James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa won historic victories for the U.S. Senate and Governor seats in Texas. - The Democratic wins could lead to increased regulatory scrutiny on Tesla's self-driving robotaxi operations. - Tesla and SpaceX stock prices both dropped following the midterm election results. A historic blue wave that delivered control of b

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