Quantum X Inc. (QUTX) To Acquire 80% of TraderMade

Tesla (TSLA) and SpaceX (SPCX) formed special committees to explore a potential merger, as disclosed by Elon Musk during SpaceX's Q3 earnings call. Both companies' stocks rose after the announcement, with Tesla up 1.54% and SpaceX up 8.06% after hours. Musk emphasized no agreement has been reached, and a merger would require a 50% shareholder vote. Tesla's Q3 deliveries were 486,532, but profits lagged, with a 1.4% operating margin and negative free cash flow.

Cencora (COR) agreed to acquire American Oncology Network for $2.4B EV, with $2.3B paid at closing and up to $100M in contingent value rights. Cencora expects to pay about $1.7B for 75% ownership if 25% equity is rolled. The deal is expected to be EPS accretive in year two, subject to approvals. According to Cencora, the acquisition aligns with its strategy to expand in oncology services.

Plurilock Security Inc. (TSXV: PLUR, OTCQB: PLCKF) filed a management information circular for a special shareholder meeting on November 18, 2026, to vote on its acquisition by Quantum eMotion Corp. (NYSE American: QNC, TSXV: QNC, FSE: 34Q0). The board unanimously recommends shareholders approve the deal, which offers a 100% premium to Plurilock's 20-day average price. The arrangement requires 66⅔% approval and court approval.

Cencora plans to acquire American Oncology Network (AON), expanding its oncology services to 12 more states. The deal aims to enhance care access and support independent practices. Cencora expects the acquisition to be accretive to its adjusted diluted EPS in the second year post-closing. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and AON stockholder approvals.

Bitcoin rose to $83,500, up 0.6%, as Asian tech stocks rebounded. SpaceX and Tesla formed committees to discuss a merger, combining over 30,000 BTC. Near and zcash led gains in altcoins, with zcash up 11% after an upgrade announcement. Bitcoin options show a bias toward puts, but upside plays are most traded.

Korai Flix Inc., an AI entertainment platform with 26 million users, agreed to merge with APEX Tech Acquisition Inc. (NYSE: TRAD). The combined company, Krflix Group Inc., will list on the NYSE. The deal is subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals and is expected to close in Q1 2027.