Wall Street Breakfast Tesla spins up speculation
Oct 6, 2025
Tesla is stirring excitement with hints of a new model set to be revealed on October 7. Firefly Aerospace is making headlines by acquiring SciTec for $855 million, enhancing its tech capabilities. In pop culture, Taylor Swift's release party film has rocketed to $33 million at the box office. Other key stories include the resignation of the French Prime Minister, concerns for stock bulls amidst a potential shutdown, and Boeing's planned production increase for the 737 MAX. Upcoming events like OpenAI's Dev Day also grab attention.
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Tesla Teases Possible New Model
- Tesla posted short videos teasing an October 7 event that show something spinning and a vehicle with headlights in the dark.
- The posts sparked speculation the company may unveil a lower-cost model after record Q3 deliveries and buyers chasing expiring tax credits.
Firefly Acquires SciTech To Boost Capabilities
- Firefly Aerospace will buy SciTech for about $855 million in cash and shares, closing by end of 2025.
- The deal adds SciTech's software, big data, remote sensing and analytics to boost Firefly's defense and space capabilities.
Taylor Swift Film Tops Box Office
- A Taylor Swift listening-party film earned $33 million in a short domestic run across about 3,700 AMC theaters.
- The near-90-minute release included exclusive content and personal reflections, driving strong weekend box office results.