Elon Musk confirms he is considering merging Tesla and SpaceX

Elon Musk has said he is actively considering merging Tesla and SpaceX, his two biggest companies.

"Do I think it would be a good idea? Yes," Musk said during a call with financial analysts to discuss SpaceX's latest results on Tuesday.

While Musk noted it could not be assumed a merger will go ahead, and it would need shareholders' support, he said special committees within both companies had been formed to examine the move.

"The special committees have not reached…