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General Motors (GM) will list on Nasdaq starting November 17, shifting from the NYSE under CEO Sterling Anderson, a former Tesla executive. The move aligns with GM’s strategy to accelerate product development using AI tools. Nasdaq’s growing appeal among tech-oriented companies highlights its competitive edge in attracting high-value firms.

Oct 2026Financial TimesNews article

Elon Musk publicly endorses a potential merger between SpaceX and Tesla, stating it would be a 'good idea' and revealing both companies have formed special committees to explore the transaction. The move follows declining revenue in Tesla’s auto and energy businesses, while analysts suggest Musk’s focus is on consolidating control rather than unlocking new synergies. Regulatory hurdles, including antitrust scrutiny and national security concerns—particularly from China—could complicate the deal, given SpaceX’s military contracts and Tesla’s reliance on Chinese manufacturing and sales. Shareholders of both companies may benefit from resolving overlapping initiatives in robotics and AI, though legal and political risks remain high.

Oct 2026CNBC TechNews article

Microsoft and Alphabet oppose blockchain-based trading of their shares, joining a trend of companies resisting tokenized share versions. The veto applies only to certain platforms, allowing some blockchain trading to proceed under existing regulations.

Oct 2026FortuneNews article

Meta Platforms Inc. shares rose about 2% in after-hours trading today after the social networking company beat third-quarter revenue expectations and unveiled nonvoting Class C shares that will act as a two-for-one stock split. For the quarter ended on Sept. 30, Meta reported diluted earnings per sh

Oct 2026SiliconANGLENews article