[Wall Street Begins to Anticipate SpaceX-Tesla Merger] BlockBeats reports that on June 18, following SpaceX's successful IPO, Wall Street has started to anticipate a merger between SpaceX and Tesla. Investors, analysts, and even a SpaceX executive have discussed the benefits of this deal on social media, in research reports, and during television interviews: the two companies have long shared executives and other resources and are jointly developing multi-billion-dollar projects. SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell hinted in a CNBC interview after the IPO that a merger 'might make Musk's life a bit easier' and could create synergies in fields such as AI, energy, and robotics. Legal experts have pointed out that Musk is essentially 'negotiating with himself,' which could trigger shareholder lawsuits accusing him of harming minority shareholder interests. However, legal experts also believe this would not prevent the merger: both companies are incorporated in Texas, where corporate law makes it very difficult to challenge management decisions. Musk's absolute control over SpaceX and significant influence over Tesla place him in a strong position. Additionally, Musk has previously informally discussed a merger, and SpaceX's IPO filings have hinted at the potential issuance of a large amount of equity for future transactions, including a possible merger. (The New York Times) [Original Link]