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SpaceX commenced trading on the Nasdaq on 11 June 2026 under the ticker symbol SPCX, following a record-breaking initial public offering (IPO) priced at $135 per share. The company raised approximately $75 billion, establishing an initial market capitalisation of around $1.77 trillion. Shares opened at $150, an 11% premium to the IPO price, and rose as much as 27% to $172 in early trading. The debut coincided with modest gains in US equity markets and a drop in oil prices, driven by reports of a potential interim peace deal between the US and Iran aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. CEO Elon Musk’s stake in SpaceX, valued at approximately $869.4 billion at the IPO price, combined with his Tesla holdings, positions him as the world’s first trillionaire on paper, with a combined net worth of roughly $1.15 trillion. Musk retains control of the company through 85 percent of the voting shares.
Antero Resources Corporation, a Denver-headquartered oil and natural gas exploration and production firm, saw its share price rise in early 2026 due to a broader rally in US energy stocks. This market movement was driven by heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which tightened the global oil supply outlook and pushed prices higher. In its first-quarter 2026 investor letter, Diamond Hill Capital, managed by First Eagle Investment Management, identified Antero Resources as a leading contributor to its Select Strategy’s performance. The strategy, which focuses on large-cap, cash-generative businesses, outperformed the Russell 3000 Index during the period. Antero reported record production levels in Q1 2026, supporting its valuation amidst the sector-wide gains.
US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of shooting down a US Army AH-64 Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz and vowed retaliation. The incident marks a sharp escalation in military tensions, occurring shortly after Trump indicated that negotiations to end the Middle East war were in their final stages. The accusation followed a summit in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where discussions covered trade, artificial intelligence, and regional security. In Tehran, locals express deep scepticism regarding interim agreements amid hyperinflation and military uncertainty. The specific circumstances of the downing remain unverified, and the exact status of the peace negotiations is unclear given the immediate escalation.
US stock markets rose on Thursday as President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping commenced a two-day summit in Beijing, marking the first visit by an American president to China since 2017. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.8%, the S&P 500 rose 0.3%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.2%. Nvidia shares surged more than 2% following news that the US approved H200 chip sales to Chinese firms, although the long-term impact on export control policies remains uncertain. The summit agenda includes trade, artificial intelligence, and the Strait of Hormuz, with US CEOs including Elon Musk, Tim Cook, and Jensen Huang in attendance. Separately, Cisco shares jumped after reporting strong quarterly earnings and announcing a restructuring plan involving approximately 4,000 job cuts.
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What was the IPO price for SpaceX shares? $135 per share. How much capital did SpaceX raise during its debut? Approximately $75 billion. What is the current valuation of SpaceX following the IPO? Around $1.77 trillion. Why did oil prices fall on Friday? Markets reacted to reports
11 June 2026: SpaceX shares commence trading on the Nasdaq at $150 per share, following an IPO priced at $135. 11 June 2026: SpaceX raises approximately $75 billion, valuing the company at around $1.77 trillion. 11 June 2026: Shares rise up to 27% to $172 in early trading before
Key entities: SpaceX, Elon Musk, Nasdaq, US, Iran, Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite.
SpaceX commenced trading on the Nasdaq on 11 June 2026 under the ticker symbol SPCX, following a record-breaking initial public offering (IPO) priced at $135 per share. The company raised approximately $75 billion, establishing an initial market capitalisation of around $1.77 tri
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The magnitude of the decline has drawn attention from investors, while broader market sentiment is influenced by SpaceX’s Nasdaq debut and geopolitical developments.
The spaceflight manufacturer’s shares have slipped below their initial public offering price for the first time, continuing a steady decline from post-IPO highs that briefly valued the company at over $200 per share.
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