WIRE โ€” Elon Musk's net worth decreased by $18.6 billion after Tesla shares fell significantly. Tesla's stock plunged as quarterly profit results missed analyst expectations. The company plans substantial investments in artificial intelligence and future projects. Investors are now seeking tangible progress on robotaxi and robot development. Musk declined to comment on potential Tesla and SpaceX merger speculation.

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