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Tesla and SpaceX shares slide as Musk’s political push falls flat

Tesla and SpaceX shares slide as Musk’s political push falls flat
MarketWatch Wednesday 04 November 2026, 13:41 UTC By William Gavin 1 min read
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The billionaire spent hundreds of millions of dollars on the U.S. election. Now, investors are worried about less favorable policies under new Democratic officials.

The billionaire spent hundreds of millions of dollars on the U.S. election. Now, investors are worried about less favorable policies under new Democratic officials.
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