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Musk Consolidates AI Ambitions: SpaceX Acquires xAI, Tesla's Role Under Scrutiny

Elon Musk's SpaceX has finalized its acquisition of artificial intelligence firm xAI, a strategic move that brings several of the billionaire's ventures under a tighter technological umbrella. The deal directly involves Tesla, which holds a stake in xAI, placing the electric vehicle and robotics company at the heart of evolving questions about governance, data sharing, and financial participation in Musk's broader ecosystem.

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PepsiCo Bets on Affordability and Brand Relaunches to Fuel North American Growth

In its Q4 2025 earnings call, PepsiCo detailed a multi-pronged strategy to reignite growth in its core North American market. Plans include targeted price adjustments for Frito-Lay snacks, major brand overhauls for Lay's and Gatorade, and leveraging productivity gains to fund commercial investments, with leadership expressing confidence in a stronger second half for 2026.