Tesla profits fall on higher spending as 'Elon Inc.' talk builds — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tesla-profits-fall-on-higher-spending-as-elon-inc-talk-buildsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Tesla Profits Drop Amid AI Spending and SpaceX Deal Talkhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tesla-profits-fall-on-higher-spending-as-elon-inc-talk-buildshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tesla-profits-fall-on-higher-spending-as-elon-inc-talk-builds#u154235Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:55:35 +0000Tesla reported a decline in third-quarter profits as the electric vehicle maker increased investments in artificial intelligence, robotics, and other technologies. Alongside slightly lower car sales, the company experienced a reduction in revenues originating from regulatory credits, energy, and storage. Research and development spending more than doubled. Meanwhile, conversations regarding a potential corporate combination involving SpaceX gained traction following remarks from Elon Musk.Why it mattersThe financial results reflect a strategic shift by Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk toward