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A line chart that tracks percentage change in Tesla and SpaceX stock prices from Jan. 2 to Oct. 21, 2026. Tesla starts at 0% and ends down 16.7%, with a low of minus 33.9%. SpaceX appears only on Oct. 21 at plus 7.0%, limiting trend comparison.

Change in SpaceX and Tesla stock prices

Data: Financial Modeling Prep; Note: SpaceX shares began publicly trading on June 12.; Chart: Dan Primack/Axios

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