Fall 2026 earnings roundup: Tesla, Meta and SpaceX dominate tech reporting

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This tech earnings watch collects the latest financial results and investor-call takeaways from across the sector. It highlights Tesla, where its Optimus robot is in production but its readiness is questioned, and where it plans to let customers add their own vehicles to its robotaxi fleet next year. Meta is creating a new class of shares to fund its AI push and says a child safety settlement cost it over $22 billion. Tesla's Q3 revenue was flat, and Musk said Tesla and SpaceX are discussing a possible merger and that SpaceX will attempt its first Starship and booster catch. Netlix, meanwhile, is reassuring investors despite declining viewing, and SpaceX reported a revenue jump driven by AI growth.

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