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SpaceX IPO Rumors Send 'Rocket Stocks' Soaring in Market Frenzy

What Happened Financial markets erupted Wednesday as rumors circulated that SpaceX, Elon Musk’s private space exploration company, might be planning to go public through what reports described as potentially “the biggest listing ever.” While no official announcement has been made by SpaceX, the speculation alone was enough to trigger significant buying activity across space-related stocks. Companies with even tangential connections to the space industry saw their share prices surge during U.

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SpaceX Eyes Record-Breaking $75 Billion IPO Launch

What Happened SpaceX, the private space exploration and satellite internet company founded by Elon Musk, is reportedly targeting a fundraising goal of up to $75 billion in its upcoming initial public offering. This figure would make SpaceX’s market debut the largest IPO in history, surpassing all previous records by a significant margin. The company has been privately discussing these ambitious fundraising targets as it prepares for what could be one of the most closely watched public offerings in years.

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SpaceX $1.75 Trillion Valuation Called 'Justifiable' by Analysts

What Happened PitchBook analysts released research stating that a $1.75 trillion valuation for SpaceX in a potential IPO would be reasonable, despite the astronomical figure. The investment research firm, which tracks private market valuations and deals, did not specify when such an IPO might occur, as SpaceX remains privately held. For context, this valuation would place SpaceX among the world’s most valuable publicly traded companies. Apple currently trades at around $3 trillion, Microsoft at approximately $2.

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