Elon Musk’s plan to give American kids SpaceX shares sparks speculation about a Tesla merger and a flying Roadster. J.B. Hunt’s results reveal pressure from diesel and labor costs, while tariffs bolster Cleveland-Cliffs’ outlook. Plus, Merck’s biotech acquisition, Unilever’s Welly sale, and the NYSE’s push for longer trading hours.
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Musk’s SpaceX Gift Could Cost $11 Billion
Elon Musk’s proposed SpaceX gift would come from his personal holdings, unlike Anthropic’s planned equity contribution to a public-benefit fund.
At $150 per share, one share for roughly 75 million American children implies an $11 billion pledge.
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Why SpaceX Might Buy Tesla
Analysts speculate SpaceX could buy Tesla in an all-stock deal, potentially restoring Musk’s control and combining chips, software, vehicles, robots, and rockets.
Tesla shareholders, including non-Musk holders, would still need to approve the transaction.
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SpaceX Earnings Could Trigger An Insider Unlock
SpaceX’s earnings timing could unlock more than one billion insider shares for potential sale two trading days later.
With Tesla reporting Wednesday, the week could create unusually heavy news and selling pressure across Musk-related companies.
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Episode 294: Today, John and Emily break down Elon Musk’s plan to give American kids shares of SpaceX… and the renewed speculation about a potential SpaceX-Tesla merger. Then, we dig into J.B. Hunt’s earnings and how rising fuel and labor costs are squeezing the trucking giant. We also unpack results from steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs and examine how tariffs are providing a boost to its business. Finally, we round up the latest market headlines, including Merck Group’s acquisition of Silence Therapeutics, Unilever’s decision to sell its colorful bandage brand Welly, and the New York Stock Exchange’s push toward extended trading hours.
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