There's plenty of speculation about a merger, and these two companies might be an ideal operational fit, but their investment profiles differ significantly.
Tesla is set for an excellent second quarter of EV deliveries, according to Wall Street, but investors should also keep an eye on developments in its long-term growth initiatives.
Tesla is integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its solutions rather than relying on it to drive revenue growth. That could be good news over the long term if the AI bubble bursts.
Investors grew optimistic over the robotaxi rollout in early May, but there's a need to be realistic here. The SpaceX IPO is also of great significance to Tesla investors.