{"id":108503,"date":"2026-11-06T13:36:10","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T18:36:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theinformant.com\/?p=108503"},"modified":"2026-11-06T13:36:17","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T18:36:17","slug":"tesla-spacex-merger-stocks-midterms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theinformant.com\/?p=108503","title":{"rendered":"TESLA AND SPACEX SLIDE AFTER MIDTERMS AS MERGER FACES NEW QUESTIONS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Investors weigh political scrutiny, AI infrastructure risks and the uncertain path toward combining Musk\u2019s companies.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tesla and SpaceX extended their losses Thursday as investors assessed the implications of Democratic election victories. Reuters reported Tesla down more than 11% and SpaceX nearly 9% during the November 5 session, amid concerns about data center expansion and oversight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The election also changed expectations for a possible merger. Analyst Dan Ives said the political shift in Washington and Texas could complicate the regulatory process. His assessment reflects an anticipated obstacle as the companies explore their options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Merger discussions were already underway before voters went to the polls. Reuters reported October 22 that advisers had been hired and talks remained at an early stage. Options under discussion included an acquisition of Tesla by SpaceX or a combination through a new holding company. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those negotiations also carry corporate governance questions. Musk leads both businesses and holds substantial stakes in each. Independent committees have been examining the potential transaction, while some people involved in the discussions expressed concern that his public comments could complicate the process, Reuters reported. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysts differ on the likely political impact. CFRA\u2019s Keith Snyder told Fortune that investors may be overestimating Democrats\u2019 immediate ability to constrain the companies, pointing to President Donald Trump\u2019s veto power and Republican control of the Federal Communications Commission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By early Friday, SpaceX shares were recovering some ground, according to Investor\u2019s Business Daily. The rebound followed the steep declines, while the potential merger and the companies\u2019 Texas expansion plans continued to face questions about timing and oversight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n THE INFORMANT\n <\/p>\n\n

\n THE POSTELECTION SELL-OFF\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n Tesla and SpaceX closing prices \u00b7 November 3\u20135, 2026\n <\/p>\n\n

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TESLA \u00b7 TSLA<\/p>\n

\n \u221213.75%\n <\/p>\n

\n Cumulative change from Nov. 3 close\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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SPACEX \u00b7 SPCX<\/p>\n

\n \u221212.52%\n <\/p>\n

\n Cumulative change from Nov. 3 close\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n Regular-session closing prices \u00b7 USD per share\n <\/caption>\n
Date<\/th>\n Tesla<\/th>\n SpaceX<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
\n Nov. 3\n Election Day \u00b7 Baseline<\/span>\n <\/th>\n $398.50<\/td>\n $141.31<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n Nov. 4\n <\/th>\n $385.19<\/td>\n $135.92<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n Nov. 5\n <\/th>\n $343.69<\/td>\n $123.62<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Historical snapshot through November 5, 2026.\n Cumulative change = (November 5 close \u00f7 November 3 close \u2212 1) \u00d7 100.\n Percentages rounded to two decimal places.\n This block contains fixed historical data.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Sources \u00b7 Stock Analysis\n Tesla history<\/a>\n \u00b7\n SpaceX history<\/a>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Investors weigh political scrutiny, AI infrastructure risks and the uncertain path toward combining Musk\u2019s companies. Tesla and SpaceX extended their losses Thursday as investors assessed the implications of Democratic election victories. Reuters reported Tesla down more than 11% and SpaceX nearly 9% during the November 5 session, amid concerns about data center expansion and oversight. 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