Tesla shares rise 1.13% to $411.02 as SpaceX merger talk gains traction

Tesla shares gained 1.13% to $411.02 on Monday as speculation intensified about a potential combination with SpaceX. Prominent investors, including Ross Gerber, voiced support for a merger, while Wedbush’s Dan Ives put the odds of a deal within a year at 80%. Optimism around Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot also helped lift sentiment.