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SpaceX says a Tesla merger would need Elon Musk's approval

SpaceX disclosed on Oct 22 that a potential union with Tesla requires sign-off from Musk, its controlling investor. Musk had said on Oct 20 that special committees were formed to discuss a combination.

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SpaceX flags Musk approval as a condition for any Tesla merger

SpaceX disclosed on Oct 22 that a potential merger with Tesla would require approval from its controlling investor, Elon Musk. The disclosure came days after Musk said he cannot take part in the discussions of the special committees. Musk had said on Tuesday that combining SpaceX and Tesla would be a good idea and that committees had been formed to discuss a union. In a Yahoo Finance interview on Oct 23, investor Jared Carmel described the companies as effectively one business, pointing to compute and power as the core of the case, including the Colossus data center that came with xAI's fold-in to SpaceX.

Why it mattersA Tesla–SpaceX combination would reshape one of the largest Musk-controlled holdings. Control and approval mechanics will matter to Tesla shareholders weighing any deal.

Yahoo Finance · Oct 22Yahoo Finance · Oct 23TSLA -3.08%
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Google's privacy update opens Gmail and Photos data to ad personalization

Google changed its privacy policy on Oct 16, adding an exception to its pledge not to use Drive, Gmail or Google Photos data for personalized ads. The exception applies when users choose to make that data available to other Google services that support personalized ads. Users who linked those apps to AI Mode and other Search tools through the Personal Intelligence feature may now see ads shaped by that content. Google says advertisers do not get access to the underlying data or to personal details such as name or email, and it will not target on sensitive categories such as health. Users can disconnect apps or turn off personalized recommendations.

Why it mattersGoogle is tying AI personalization more closely to its ad business, which raises privacy and regulatory questions for a core revenue stream.

The Verge · Oct 23GOOGL -3.15%
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Goldman Sachs upgraded to Buy after strong third quarter

Freedom Broker raised Goldman Sachs to Buy from Hold on Oct 23, citing what it called the second-best quarter on record. The firm said Goldman beat market expectations again in the third quarter, with EPS of $17.01, which it put at 31% above consensus, or $18 on an adjusted basis. The upgrade follows the bank's third-quarter results and adds to the focus on large banks' earnings momentum.

Why it mattersAn upgrade after a large earnings beat signals analyst confidence in Wall Street trading and advisory results at a major bank.

Seeking Alpha · Oct 23GS -1.48%
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Meta delays commercial terms change after publisher backlash

Meta pushed back the effective date of updated Commercial Terms and Self-Serve Ad Terms by three weeks, from Oct 30 to Nov 20. Critics say the language would give Meta broad authority to crawl and scrape web content tied to business accounts. The delay came a day after a major news-publisher trade group wrote to Mark Zuckerberg demanding the terms be withdrawn. Fast Company reported the contested wording appeared unchanged. A Meta spokesperson said the extension allows more time to explain the changes, and that content owners can still use robots.txt to signal preferences.

Why it mattersHow Meta handles content crawling for AI affects publishers and advertisers and could invite further scrutiny of data-use terms.

Fast Company · Oct 23META -6.98%
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AI-linked shares weigh on Wall Street while oil climbs

Wall Street faced fresh concern around AI-linked shares, with technology and semiconductor names under scrutiny while other groups showed relative resilience, Kalkine Media reported on Oct 23. Oil prices moved higher and Treasury yields retreated, keeping Exxon Mobil in focus. A Yahoo Finance market wrap dated Oct 23 said the Dow ended the week higher despite a Friday tumble, while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 logged weekly losses.

Why it mattersA split between pressured tech and steadier energy and value groups shows where investors are rotating as AI worries build.

Kalkine Media · Oct 23finance.yahoo.com · Oct 23XOM +0.08%

Data behind the stories

On Oct 22, QQQ closed at $704.47, down 2.86%, and SPY closed at $763.96, down 1.18%, while DIA edged up 0.04%. GOOGL fell 3.15% and MSFT fell 2.23%, in line with the tech-led pressure described in the market coverage.

~1-month performanceInstruments in today’s stories
~1-month change: XOM +10.54%, MSFT +4.09%, DIA +2.64%, SPY -0.50%, TSLA -1.46%, IWM -1.86%, GOOGL -4.03%, GS -4.81%, QQQ -4.96%, META -12.80%XOM+10.54%MSFT+4.09%DIA+2.64%SPY-0.50%TSLA-1.46%IWM-1.86%GOOGL-4.03%GS-4.81%QQQ-4.96%META-12.80%
Bitcoin vs. Gold vs. S&P 500 in 2026Polymarket · $963,932 traded · market-implied, not a forecast
Bitcoin vs. Gold vs. S&P 500 in 2026: S&P 500 74.0%, Bitcoin 16.5%, Gold 4.0%S&P 50074.0%Bitcoin16.5%Gold4.0%
What will S&P 500 (SPX) hit by end of December?Polymarket · $429,770 traded · market-implied, not a forecast
What will S&P 500 (SPX) hit by end of December?: ↓ $7,400 57.0%, ↑ $8,000 48.0%, ↑ $8,200 32.5%, ↓ $7,000 32.0%, ↓ $7,200 30.0%↓ $7,40057.0%↑ $8,00048.0%↑ $8,20032.5%↓ $7,00032.0%↓ $7,20030.0%

What to watch

  • Meta's updated Commercial Terms and Self-Serve Ad Terms are now set to take effect on Nov 20. Fast Company
  • Microsoft's cash dividend of $0.98 has an ex-date of Nov 19, 2026. Yahoo Finance Singapore
  • Hyperscalers are due to report earnings next week, with investors watching for any further capital-spending cuts. Yahoo Finance

Key takeaways

  • SpaceX says any Tesla merger needs approval from Elon Musk, who has said he cannot join the special committees' talks.
  • Google's Oct 16 policy change lets Gmail, Drive and Photos content inform ads for users who link them to AI features.
  • Tech led Oct 22 losses, with QQQ down 2.86%, while the Dow ETF was roughly flat.

FAQ

Does a SpaceX–Tesla merger need Elon Musk's approval?

Yes. SpaceX disclosed on Oct 22 that a potential merger with Tesla requires approval from its controlling investor, Elon Musk. He has said he cannot be in the special committees' discussions, and that a merger would be a good idea.

Can Google use Gmail and Google Photos data for targeted ads?

Under the policy updated on Oct 16, it can if you choose to make data from those services available to other Google services that support personalized ads. Users can disconnect apps or disable Personalized Recommendations.

When do Meta's new commercial terms take effect?

Meta moved the effective date from Oct 30 to Nov 20. The company said it wants more time to explain the changes to partners, and that content owners can still use robots.txt to signal preferences.

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Sources & citations

  1. SpaceX says Tesla merger would need Musk's approval Yahoo Finance · 2026-10-22
  2. Could Elon Musk merge Tesla and SpaceX? Yahoo Finance · 2026-10-23
  3. Now Google says it might use your Gmail and Google Photos data to target ads The Verge · 2026-10-23
  4. Goldman Sachs raised to Buy at Freedom Broker (GS:NYSE) Seeking Alpha · 2026-10-23
  5. Meta quietly delays controversial update that critics say will allow website scraping Fast Company · 2026-10-23
  6. Why Is Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) in Focus as Oil Prices Climb Today? Kalkine Media · 2026-10-23
  7. Markets News, Oct. 23, 2026: Dow Ends Week Higher Despite Friday Tumble; Nasdaq, S&P 500 Log Weekly Losses finance.yahoo.com · 2026-10-23

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