SpaceX Files $1.75T IPO, Eyes June Listing
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- SpaceX filed a $1.75 trillion IPO prospectus on Wednesday, targeting a valuation that could push Elon Musk above $1 trillion.link ›
- SpaceX could go public by next month after a stock split that widens access, according to Mashable.link ›
- Federal Reserve officials warned that the Iran conflict could keep inflation above 2%, making a rate hike likely if price pressures persist.link ›
- Nvidia posted Q1 revenue of $81.6 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.87, beating Wall Street expectations, with Blackwell chips now driving most of its revenue.link ›
- Brent oil surged above $110 as a Wall Street legend warned the market is reaching a tipping point that could hurt stocks.link ›
- US Treasuries rose as investors grew optimistic about progress in the US‑Iran deal, pushing yields lower.link ›
SpaceX confidentially filed an SEC draft registration on April 1, 2026, targeting a June listing, a valuation of up to $1.75 trillion, and up to $75 billion in new funding — more than triple earlier rumored figures.
The stories behind this week
Fed Minutes Hint Rate Hike if Inflation Remains HighBorrowers will face higher loan costs if the Fed hikes rates, while bond investors adjust yields; the Fed’s stance also influences dollar strength and corporate financing amid lingering inflation from the Iran conflict.
UK Inflation Falls to 2.8% as Energy Cap Kicks InConsumers see a brief dip in living‑cost pressure, but households risk higher bills as energy prices rebound; the Treasury’s new authority will give Parliament power over critical energy schemes, while a BOE rate hike would raise borrowing costs.
Live markets: Nvidia earnings beat Wall Street's expectationsNvidia’s stronger‑than‑expected earnings boost shareholder value and validate Blackwell‑chip demand, while the AI‑driven rally lifts broader equity markets and depresses Bitcoin significantly, hurting crypto investors.
Fed Minutes Signal Possible Rate Hike if InflationBorrowers could face higher loan costs while investors adjust bond positions; the Fed’s stance directly influences market rates and inflation expectations.
SpaceX Files $1.75T IPO ProspectusInvestors gain a rare chance to buy into Musk’s high‑growth space empire, while the market sees a new mega‑cap, and the $1.75 trillion valuation adds a massive new player to US equity markets.
Elon Musk's SpaceX could go public by next month - MashableIf SpaceX launches its IPO next month, Musk will cash out a portion of his stake and investors will gain a direct public equity position, while the recent stock split widens access for a broader market.
The oil market is reaching a ‘tipping point’ that could create problems for stocks, according to this Wall Street legend - MarketWatchEquity investors face pressure as oil’s tipping point squeezes stock valuations, while Brent’s surge above $110 fuels market sell‑offs amid Nvidia earnings, hurting risk‑on portfolios and amplifying volatility.
US Treasuries Rise on US‑Iran Deal OptimismTreasury investors gain price upside as yields fall, while bond‑market participants who bet on higher rates lose; the shift shows diplomatic progress can instantly reshape fixed‑income pricing and fund allocations.
Why it matters: If the $1.75 trillion valuation holds, SpaceX would become the most valuable IPO in history. The $75 billion raise target — triple earlier reports — signals extraordinary pre-IPO demand ahead of the expected June listing, backed by Starlink's near-doubling of 2024 revenue to $8.2 billion and its control of roughly 65% of all active satellites.
