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SpaceX Surges 11% in $75 Billion Nasdaq Debut

SpaceX shares rose 11% on their Nasdaq debut after a $75 billion IPO, valuing the company at nearly $1.96 trillion and making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. The listing gives public investors direct access to SpaceX for the first time, with Starlink as the core growth driver.

Musk Becomes World's First Trillionaire After SpaceX IPO

Elon Musk has crossed one trillion dollars in net worth, becoming the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX's stock market debut crystallised the value of his stake in the company. The listing is also a major market event, opening one of the last large private tech companies to public investors.

Musk Hits $1 Trillion as SpaceX Lists on Nasdaq

Elon Musk's net worth reached roughly $1.05 trillion on June 12, 2026, after SpaceX began trading on the Nasdaq, valuing his stake at over $766 billion. The listing marks the first time a single individual's publicly priced equity holdings have crossed the $1 trillion threshold.

SpaceX Set for Biggest IPO Debut Ever

SpaceX is set to go public in what is being called the largest market debut in history, with Elon Musk's rocket and satellite company finally opening to public investors. The listing will put a public-market price on both its launch business and fast-growing Starlink broadband unit.

SpaceX Sets IPO Record at $75 Billion Nasdaq Debut

SpaceX is raising $75 billion by selling 555.6 million shares at $135 each, making it the largest IPO on record ahead of its Nasdaq debut. The deal dwarfs all prior listings and could trigger index inclusion, passive fund buying, and a fresh wave of large tech IPOs.

SpaceX IPO Priced at Record $1.77 Trillion Valuation

SpaceX confirmed IPO pricing for 555.6 million shares at a $1.77 trillion valuation, making it the largest public offering in history. The debut gives public investors their first direct access to Musk's rocket, satellite internet, AI, and X-owning conglomerate.

SpaceX IPO Priced Far Above Intrinsic Value Estimate

SpaceX's IPO prospectus reveals a 2025 net loss of roughly $5 billion, $22.9 billion in total debt offset by $24.7 billion in cash, and a dual-class share structure giving Elon Musk over 85 percent of voting control.

SpaceX Pre-IPO Valuation Points to $1.22 Trillion

SpaceX is approaching an IPO that could value the company at $1.75 trillion or more, making it potentially the largest public debut in history. A pre-IPO discounted cash flow analysis across its launch, Starlink, and xAI businesses puts intrinsic value at roughly $1.22 trillion, well below rumored offering prices.

Musk vs. Altman Trial Begins, OpenAI IPO at Risk

Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman goes to trial this week, with a jury set to issue an advisory verdict on claims of fraud and breach of charitable trust. The outcome could block OpenAI's IPO, force leadership changes, or alter its corporate structure. OpenAI is valued at over $850 billion and aims to

Musk-Altman Trial Puts OpenAI's Structure at Stake

A trial opening this week will decide whether OpenAI, under Sam Altman, has illegally abandoned its nonprofit mission by building a for-profit arm. A Musk win could block OpenAI's commercial expansion and remove Altman from the board. The outcome may reshape how AI labs raise and deploy capital.

DOJ Refuses to Aid French Probe Into Musk's X

The US Justice Department has refused to assist a French judicial investigation into Elon Musk's platform X, the Wall Street Journal reports. The decision disrupts routine transatlantic law enforcement cooperation and limits French prosecutors' access to evidence as they probe X's compliance with EU content moderation

Musk Ties SpaceX IPO Access to Grok Subscriptions

Elon Musk is conditioning SpaceX IPO advisory roles on banks subscribing to Grok, the AI chatbot from his company xAI. The requirement leverages SpaceX's massive deal value to drive enterprise adoption of a separate Musk product, complicating banks' typical advisory selection calculus. No timeline for the IPO has been

Musk Proposes Government Income to Counter AI Job Losses

Elon Musk proposed a government-funded universal high income as a buffer against AI-driven job losses. The suggestion acknowledges automation displacement as a structural economic risk rather than a distant concern. No funding mechanism or policy vehicle was attached to the proposal.

SpaceX Targets $2 Trillion Valuation in Record IPO

SpaceX is targeting a $2 trillion valuation in what would be the largest IPO on record, with Elon Musk planning to sell only a small equity stake to raise $75 billion from public investors. The thin float structure preserves Musk's control while unlocking a historic capital raise that would reprice the private space

Senators Probe NLRB Decision to Drop SpaceX Charges

Senators Warren and Blumenthal launched a formal investigation into the NLRB after the agency dropped retaliation charges against SpaceX in February. The probe focuses on whether the dismissal of charges tied to alleged retaliatory firings reflected legal merit or outside influence. No findings have been released yet.

NAACP Sues xAI Over Illegal Gas Turbine Operation

The NAACP has sued Elon Musk's xAI, alleging the company is illegally operating gas turbines at an AI data center without required environmental permits. The lawsuit raises compliance and operational risk for xAI, potentially threatening power supply to its AI infrastructure. Court proceedings could force permit remedi

JPMorgan Warns Tesla Could Fall 60%

JPMorgan flagged Tesla with a high-caution warning, projecting a potential 60% stock decline driven by what it calls an inflated 'Musk premium' disconnected from core business fundamentals. The call underscores a persistent tension: valuation-based shorts on Tesla have historically backfired due to retail momentum and

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SpaceX shares rise 11% in strong Nasdaq debut after $75 billion IPO

SpaceX shares rose 11% on their Nasdaq debut after a $75 billion IPO, valuing the company at nearly $1.96 trillion and making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. The listing gives public investors direct access to SpaceX for the first time, with Starlink as the core growth driver.

17d ago · 3 min · Markets

Elon Musk Is the World’s First Trillionaire

Elon Musk has crossed one trillion dollars in net worth, becoming the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX's stock market debut crystallised the value of his stake in the company. The listing is also a major market event, opening one of the last large private tech companies to public investors.

18d ago · 3 min · Big Stories

SpaceX raising $75 billion in record-setting IPO as Nasdaq debut awaits

SpaceX is raising $75 billion by selling 555.6 million shares at $135 each, making it the largest IPO on record ahead of its Nasdaq debut. The deal dwarfs all prior listings and could trigger index inclusion, passive fund buying, and a fresh wave of large tech IPOs.

18d ago · 3 min · Markets

Revisiting the SpaceX Valuation: A Post-Prospectus Update!

SpaceX's IPO prospectus reveals a 2025 net loss of roughly $5 billion, $22.9 billion in total debt offset by $24.7 billion in cash, and a dual-class share structure giving Elon Musk over 85 percent of voting control.

24d ago · 5 min · Markets

To a Trillion(s) Dollars and beyond: A SpaceX IPO Odyssey!

SpaceX is approaching an IPO that could value the company at $1.75 trillion or more, making it potentially the largest public debut in history. A pre-IPO discounted cash flow analysis across its launch, Starlink, and xAI businesses puts intrinsic value at roughly $1.22 trillion, well below rumored offering prices.

1mo ago · 5 min · Markets

Elon Musk and Sam Altman are going to court over OpenAI’s future

Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman goes to trial this week, with a jury set to issue an advisory verdict on claims of fraud and breach of charitable trust. The outcome could block OpenAI's IPO, force leadership changes, or alter its corporate structure. OpenAI is valued at over $850 billion and aims to

2mo ago · 2 min · Technology

Musk and Altman face off in trial that will determine OpenAI's future

A trial opening this week will decide whether OpenAI, under Sam Altman, has illegally abandoned its nonprofit mission by building a for-profit arm. A Musk win could block OpenAI's commercial expansion and remove Altman from the board. The outcome may reshape how AI labs raise and deploy capital.

2mo ago · 1 min · Technology

US Justice Department refuses to assist French probe into Musk’s X, WSJ reports

The US Justice Department has refused to assist a French judicial investigation into Elon Musk's platform X, the Wall Street Journal reports. The decision disrupts routine transatlantic law enforcement cooperation and limits French prosecutors' access to evidence as they probe X's compliance with EU content moderation

2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government

Musk’s SpaceX is shaping up as biggest IPO on record

SpaceX is targeting a $2 trillion valuation in what would be the largest IPO on record, with Elon Musk planning to sell only a small equity stake to raise $75 billion from public investors. The thin float structure preserves Musk's control while unlocking a historic capital raise that would reprice the private space

2mo ago · 1 min · Markets

NAACP sues Musk's xAI, alleging illegal operation of gas turbines 

The NAACP has sued Elon Musk's xAI, alleging the company is illegally operating gas turbines at an AI data center without required environmental permits. The lawsuit raises compliance and operational risk for xAI, potentially threatening power supply to its AI infrastructure. Court proceedings could force permit remedi

2mo ago · 1 min · Technology

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