Tesla Rallies on SpaceX Merger Speculation

By EC Assets · Published 27 May 2026 · Updated 27 May 2026

Tesla stock rose in pre-market trading today. The increase occurred as investors considered corporate news regarding a potential combination between Tesla and SpaceX. SpaceX’s imminent initial public offering has reignited discussion of a merger. Tesla stock was up 2.0% in pre-open trading, reaching $442.27. Shares have increased by 12% this month. This gain partially reverses an earlier slump this year. Tesla shares recently closed at $417.85 and are up 22.5% over the past year. The stock has gained 126.5% over three years. The year-to-date movement for the stock is down 4.6%. The broader market has seen some rallies. US stocks edged higher due to AI momentum. Microsoft secured a new OpenAI deal, taking a 27% stake until 2032. Apple briefly topped $4. A bullish Tesla stock prediction centers on the pivot to a global autonomous "Robotaxi" network. This article is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice.