27 October 2026 · The Guardian
Tesla's Earnings Surprise and Merger Talk
Tesla reports better earnings than expected, and Musk suggests a merger with SpaceX.
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Adapted from The Guardian, 21 October 2026, and rewritten at three levels by Newslish. Newslish is not affiliated with the source. Read the original.
Grammar in this story
“The board of directors for both of his businesses had put together special committees to explore the potential merger.”
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Key vocabulary
earnings noun
The money a company makes from its business activities.
“The company's earnings increased this year due to higher sales.”
decline verb
To become less or decrease.
“The company's profits began to decline after the new competition entered the market.”
merger noun
The combination of two companies into one.
“The merger between the two firms created a larger company.”
competition noun
The activity of competing against others.
“The competition in the market has become very intense.”
surprise verb
To cause someone to feel unexpected shock or amazement.
“The news of the surprise party made her very happy.”
Quick quiz
01What is the main idea of the article?
02What does 'earnings' mean in the text?
03By how much has Tesla's stock price fallen this year?
04What did Musk say about the merger with SpaceX?
Discussion
What do you think about Tesla's plans to merge with SpaceX? In your answer, use the words 'decline' and 'merger'.