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Tesla profits drop but top analyst estimates
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Fusion42 · 21 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Tesla reported a 42.7% drop in profits to $787 million due to increased research and capital spending and lower revenue from regulatory credits and energy, while preparing for a possible merger with SpaceX that could reshape both companies' futures.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 2 sources have reported it between 21 Oct 2026 and 22 Oct 2026.
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Tesla's merger with SpaceX is imminent and will redraw boundaries between automotive and aerospace tech. If you work in autonomous vehicles or AI chips, expect new cross-sector opportunities and competition.
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2 sources · first reported 21 Oct 2026 · latest 22 Oct 2026
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