Tesla-SpaceX Merger Could Fast-Track SpaceX into the S&P 500
Tesla and SpaceX have formed a special committee to explore a merger that would create the largest equity in the world by market cap. In this clip, Sean Hagan breaks down why the deal is a "no brainer" on first principles: a combined company earns a higher index weighting and captures more passive flows than either…
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Merger
The combination of two companies into one, often negotiated alongside an acquisition, where one company buys another.
Deals reshape industries and can affect prices, jobs and competition, so regulators often review them.
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The total value of a listed company, calculated as its share price multiplied by the number of shares.
It is the usual way to compare the size of public companies.
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