Tesla Stock Rises as SpaceX Merger Talk Fuels Near-Term Upside

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Tesla Stock Rises as SpaceX Merger Talk Fuels Near-Term Upside

Curated by Shubham · TechCapsules · Oct 7, 2026

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Tesla shares edged up 0.4% Tuesday after a 2% gain on Monday, trading near $378.73. The move followed the company’s report of 486,532 third‑quarter deliveries, topping some forecasts and marking a modest beat driven by Model 3 and Model Y sales. Production lagged at 464,391 units, leaving deliveries above output, while other models and energy‑storage deployments missed expectations. Baird maintained an Outperform rating with a $475 price target, citing the potential upside from a rumored SpaceX merger, the Cybercab launch and robotaxi expansion. Analyst Gary Black estimated the delivery beat could add roughly $32 to Tesla’s valuation per share. Earnings are slated for release after markets close on October 21. Investors will watch whether AI and robotics initiatives can sustain the long-term rally.

💡 Why It Matters

· The stock’s rise ties delivery strength to speculative merger talks, testing how far hype can lift valuation before fundamentals catch up.

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SEALSQ Leads $10 Million PIPE Investment in WISeSat to Accelerate Post-Quantum Space…

SEALSQ Corp. led a $10 million PIPE financing in WISeSat.Space Holdings, closing on October 1, 2026, the same day WISeSat.Space completed its SPAC merger. SEALSQ purchased ordinary shares at $10.79 each, with a price‑protection clause that could issue up to 1,073,216 additional shares if the 10‑day VWAP falls below the purchase price 60 days after closing. The funds will support WISeSat.Space’s next‑generation low‑Earth orbit satellite constellation, while SEALSQ will embed post‑quantum chips, digital identity, and PKI services to secure satellite‑to‑IoT data links against quantum threats.

💡 The deal positions SEALSQ as a key enabler of quantum‑resistant security for emerging space‑based IoT networks, addressing a critical vulnerability that could compromise global communications infrastructure.

newsbreak.com · Oct 7

SpaceX Stock Drops After Hours as Elon Musk-led Company Seeks $40 Billion…

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) is arranging a $40 billion financing package to buy Nvidia chips for its data‑center expansion. The plan, reported by Reuters and the Financial Times, seeks about $10 billion in bank loans and $30 billion in investment‑grade debt, with Apollo Global Management leading the syndication and Pimco among potential lenders. The issuance is slated to close in 2027 and joins a broader AI‑infrastructure financing effort that includes BlackRock, Blackstone and Goldman Sachs, aiming to mobilize over $500 billion for Nvidia‑related projects. CEO Elon Musk has pledged exclusive use of Nvidia hardware, and SpaceX expects its Colossus 2 data center to double its chip inventory by December. After the news, SpaceX shares significantly fell 0.49 % to $171.92 and 1.15 % in after‑hours.

💡 The $40 billion debt push shows AI compute is now a massive financing driver, pulling capital‑intensive aerospace firms into the same bond markets as the biggest tech companies.

ibtimes.com · Oct 7

SpaceX Stocks Keep Rebounding. Elon Musk is a Trillionaire Again.

Elon Musk regained his status as the world’s sole trillionaire after Tesla and SpaceX shares surged. Tesla’s third‑quarter deliveries reached 486,532 vehicles, surpassing the 461,100 forecast by analysts and its own consensus of 461,974, a 5.3% beat, though still 2.1% below the 2025 record of 497,099. The Model 3 and Model Y accounted for 98% of sales. SpaceX stock climbed over 17%, topping $174 per share, buoyed by expectations that its AI‑compute leasing business will add a new revenue stream.

💡 The rebound signals investor confidence in Musk’s dual ventures, positioning SpaceX’s AI services as a pivotal growth engine beyond rockets and satellites.

newsable.asianetnews.com · Oct 6

INTC, AMD, MU, SNDK, SOXX: Chips, Memory Stocks Slip Premarket After Sharp…

Chip makers Intel, AMD, Micron, SanDisk and the iShares Semiconductor ETF slipped 0.1%‑0.7% in pre‑market trading on Tuesday after a sharp rally that began in early October. Nvidia was the only major semiconductor name to rise, gaining about 0.7% following a record high set on Monday. The broader rally has been fueled by strong AI‑driven demand, a record‑high Nasdaq, falling oil prices and hopes that softer jobs data will curb Federal Reserve rate hikes. Nokia’s CEO Justin Hotard warned that data‑center build‑out speeds could double if memory and power supply constraints are eased, underscoring persistent bottlenecks. Rosenblatt lifted Micron’s price target to $1,900, citing a “beat‑and‑raise” quarter and potential large‑scale share repurchases.

💡 The modest pullback tests whether AI‑fuelled enthusiasm can sustain chip valuations amid lingering supply bottlenecks.

techcrunch.com · Oct 6

After Factory’s public spat with Khosla, Menlo proudly invests

Menlo Ventures announced a new investment in AI coding startup Factory, joining a $5 billion valuation round. The firm did not disclose the amount but emphasized the commitment was substantial, noting it would have invested more if cap space allowed. The move follows a public dispute in which Factory CEO Matan Grinberg fired investor Chris Degnan, who later joined competitor Cognition. Vinod Khosla criticized Factory, calling it a “struggling second‑tier competitor,” while Menlo’s endorsement signals confidence in Factory’s technology and leadership.

💡 Menlo’s backing counters Khosla’s public denigration, reinforcing Factory’s credibility amid a high‑profile investor clash.

247wallst.com · Oct 6

For Sensible Investors, The Worst Performing Mag 7 Should Be a No-Brainer

Tesla’s stock, the lowest‑valued member of the Magnificent 7, closed at $370.59 after a 4.65% rally on record Q2 vehicle deliveries of 480,126 units. Revenue rose 25.52% to $28.24 billion, surpassing estimates, while active Full‑Self‑Driving subscriptions grew 56% to 1.48 million. However, operating margin fell to 1.4%, operating income dropped 56.9%, and free cash flow turned negative at $1.092 billion amid a $25 billion capex outlook. The company’s cash reserve is $43.5 billion with a debt‑to‑equity ratio of 0.10. Analysts project a modest 6.7% upside to $395.57, with 4 strong‑buy ratings and 20 holds.

💡 Tesla’s heavy spending threatens its profitability, challenging the narrative that its growth will justify its valuation. The company’s ability to turn losses into sustainable earnings will determine its future standing among tech leaders.