https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tesla-beats-earnings-projections-after-musk-floats-spacex-merger-planContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tesla-beats-earnings-projections-after-musk-floats-spacex-merger-planhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tesla-beats-earnings-projections-after-musk-floats-spacex-merger-plan#u158738Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:37:14 +0000Tesla reported better-than-expected third-quarter results, with adjusted earnings of $0.48 per share, beating the $0.44 expected by analysts. The company's earnings report came a day after CEO Elon Musk suggested a potential merger with SpaceX, his other company. Musk said the boards at both companies have formed special committees to discuss a possible tie-up. Tesla's stock slid more than 3% in extended trading despite the earnings beat.Why it mattersThe potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX is being explored, with Musk saying it would be a 'good idea' and that there&#