Elon Musk

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BenzingaBenzinga··Rishabh Mishra

Wall Street Races to Launch Space ETFs as SpaceX IPO Looms at $2T Valuation

Wall Street launches nine space ETFs in three months as SpaceX approaches a $1.75-2T IPO valuation, signaling unprecedented investor demand for space sector exposure.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Chris Katje

Only Congress Member Trading GameStop Since 2022 Missed eBay Rally

Rep. Lisa McClain is the only Congress member to buy GameStop since 2022, but she exited eBay shares prematurely, missing subsequent stock gains to $105.26.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Ryan Vanzo

SpaceX IPO Expected by June 2026 as Musk Targets Retail Investor Access

SpaceX IPO expected by June 2026 with 80% probability per betting markets. Musk targets 30% retail allocation in landmark aerospace offering.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Scott Levine

Three ETFs Offer Early SpaceX Exposure Before Highly Anticipated IPO

SpaceX filed for IPO with unknown launch date. Three ETFs offer pre-IPO exposure: Ark Venture Fund (17% allocation, 2.9% fee), Baron First Principles ETF (7.7%, 1% fee), Private Shares Fund (19.4%, 1.9% fee).
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Ryan Vanzo

SpaceX Eyes 2026 IPO With $1.75T Valuation as Betting Markets Price in Launch Odds

SpaceX targets 2026 IPO at $1.75T valuation, raising $50-75B. Betting markets price 82% odds of announcement by July 1.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Badar Shaikh

S&P 500 Rule Overhaul Could Fast-Track SpaceX Entry Post-IPO

S&P Global proposes expedited S&P 500 entry for megacap IPOs, including SpaceX, reducing waiting period to 6 months and waiving profitability requirements.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Badar Shaikh

Musk's Iron Grip: SpaceX IPO Filing Reveals CEO Can Only Fire Himself

SpaceX IPO filings reveal Elon Musk holds Class B shares with 10 voting rights each, making him effectively irremovable without his consent and limiting investor influence.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Leif Abel

Musk's OpenAI Lawsuit Heads to Jury Trial as Leadership Battle Intensifies

Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI seeks to remove Sam Altman and Greg Brockman from leadership and force the AI company back to nonprofit status, citing his $38 million investment. Jury trial begins Monday in Oakland.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Sean Williams

SpaceX Sets Stage for Mega IPO: $75B Raise Could Redefine Market History

SpaceX targets $75B IPO at $1.75-$2T valuation with June launch. SEC filing confirms timeline through post-IPO lockup expiration.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Ryan Vanzo

SpaceX IPO Set for 2026: What $1.75T Valuation Means for Investors

SpaceX targets 2026 IPO at $1-1.75T valuation, raising $50-75B with 30% retail allocation. Investors should expect capital reallocation to other Musk companies.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Unknown

Bitcoin Surges Toward $200K as Institutional Adoption Accelerates, Dollar Concerns Mount

Bitcoin trades near $77,800 with analysts predicting $143K–$200K targets. Spot ETFs accumulated $2B in assets while 195 public companies now hold Bitcoin.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Ryan Vanzo

SpaceX's $1.75T IPO Expected June 2026 Could Unlock Tesla Synergies

SpaceX targets June 2026 IPO at $1.75 trillion valuation, raising $50-75 billion. Cross-company synergies with Tesla could drive growth in robotics and energy storage.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Shomik Sen Bhattacharjee

SpaceX Refinances $20B Debt Ahead of Record $1.75T Summer IPO Push

SpaceX secures $20B bridge loan to refinance debt ahead of summer IPO at $1.75T valuation, though 2025 losses nearly hit $5B on $18.5B revenue.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Shomik Sen Bhattacharjee

SpaceX Refinances $20B Debt Ahead of Record $1.75T Summer IPO Push

SpaceX secured a $20B bridge loan to refinance debt ahead of a planned summer IPO at $1.75 trillion valuation, despite reporting a $5 billion loss in 2025.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Chris Katje

Gerber Calls SpaceX's $2T Valuation 'Outrageous,' Plans Major Share Sale at IPO

Wealth manager Ross Gerber plans to sell majority SpaceX stake at IPO, questioning company's $2 trillion valuation against $20 billion revenue.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Chris Katje

Gerber: Tesla's Brand Damage From Musk Politics Costing Millions in Sales

Gerber Kawasaki CEO Ross Gerber defends Tesla criticism, arguing Elon Musk's political views have damaged the automaker's brand and halved potential sales to 1.5M vehicles.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Chris Katje

Tesla's FSD Under Fire: Prominent Investor Demands Refund Over 'Non-Functional' Technology

Wealth manager Ross Gerber criticizes Tesla's Full Self-Driving as non-functional, demanding $40,000 refund. Questions autonomous vehicle viability amid technical failures.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Caroline Ryan

SpaceX IPO Accelerates With $1.75T+ Valuation Target, May Launch Expected

SpaceX accelerates stock vesting, targets May IPO at $1.75T+ valuation. Major banks managing historic deal; Alphabet's stake could yield $100B gains.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Sean Williams

SpaceX's Historic IPO Could Erase $175B in Value, History Warns

SpaceX prepares for potentially largest IPO ever at $1.75T valuation, but historical mega-IPO trends suggest 10% post-launch decline could wipe $175B.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Shomik Sen Bhattacharjee

Scaramucci Bets on SpaceX IPO Despite Musk 'Cult' Valuation Premium

Scaramucci owns SpaceX stock and plans IPO participation, citing strong Starlink and orbital data center fundamentals despite acknowledging Musk's valuation premium.
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