Baron Supports SpaceX-Tesla Merger Talk; Starlink Upside For SPCX
Sep 16, 2026, 3:34 PM EDT3 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Chatter of a SpaceX-Tesla merger, Baron's large SPCX stake, and Starlink upside provide near-term upside sentiment and potential price acceleration, as indicated by a 5.3% intraday move despite no confirmed deal.
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Ron Baron, founder of Baron Capital, holds about $25B in SpaceX (SPCX) and $5B in Tesla (TSLA). He privately discussed merger pros and cons with Elon Musk and will publicly support Musk’s decision. Baron argues Starlink could unlock massive value, potentially lifting SPCX as SpaceX scales toward trillion-dollar revenue over the next decade.
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