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Center · Read · October 21, 2026

Oct 20 · Musk says Tesla and SpaceX are exploring a merger

Axios: Space X and Tesla exploring merger, CEO Elon Musk says

Grade A (100/100). Short, labeled analysis

Lehrer score 100/100 (no deductions). Fixed scale: 90+ A, 80s B, 70s C, 60s D, under 60 F → A.

No lapses found in the text we read. Adds an analyst's 95% odds (attributed) and market caps.

Agrees: Committees of independent directors; deal not certain

Splits: Adds an analyst's 95% odds (attributed) and market caps

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