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Mobileye has announced plans to operate a robotaxi service in a yet-unnamed U.S. city in 2027, launching with about 100 autonomous vehicles and aiming to expand to roughly 17,000 over five years. The company will run the fleet itself, use its Moovit app for riders, and continue supplying automakers with its Drive system.
Global airline profits are forecast to slump as jet fuel costs surge amid Middle East tensions. IATA now expects 2026 profits to fall to about $23 billion from $45 billion in 2025, with fuel accounting for over 31% of operating costs. Airlines respond with higher fares and route adjustments while governments consider airspace safety measures.
The US has announced a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following Iran's declaration that commercial vessels can pass freely. This has caused oil prices to fall sharply, with US crude dropping below $83 per barrel. Markets are reacting positively, but tensions remain high as the US continues its naval presence and Iran maintains its stance.
Global stock markets have rallied to new highs, driven by optimism over US-Iran peace talks and signs of economic resilience. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have posted record streaks, while the chip sector continues its record-breaking rally, despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and recent war-related disruptions.
The AI-driven memory-chip rally has continued this week. SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics have joined trillion-dollar valuations while the broader Kospi shows renewed volatility amid global AI market enthusiasm and new IPO chatter.
SpaceX has floated on Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX, raising about $75 billion at $135 a share and debuting with a market value above $2 trillion. The newly public group combines SpaceX's rocket and Starlink businesses with xAI and X. Analysts warn the valuation depends on unproven projects such as orbital data centres and Mars ambitions.
SpaceX has filed to sell 555.6 million shares at $135 each, aiming to raise about $75 billion and value the company near $1.75–1.77 trillion. Elon Musk will retain roughly 82% voting control. The company has allocated unusually large tranches to retail buyers, employees and direct-share participants, and disclosed AI compute deals that affect revenue assumptions.
A wave of AI-related IPOs from SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI is unfolding, with markets facing a flood of new stock. Retail demand remains strong for SpaceX, but analysts warn supply could overwhelm demand, pressuring prices and testing market resilience.
The U.S. and Iran have reached a framework to end the war, with the Strait of Hormuz set to reopen. Markets are reacting with equities hitting or near highs as oil dips and yields pull back; the timing now shifts to central-bank decisions this week.
The latest clashes between Iran and Israel have triggered new calls for restraint as Trump urges both sides to halt fighting. Markets react to conflict signals, while diplomacy pivots around a fragile ceasefire. No casualties are reported in the immediate flare, but threats of broader escalation endure.
Global chip shares have declined in recent sessions, denting tech stocks amid higher-for-longer inflation bets. SpaceX’s looming IPO and mega-cap listings are shaping flows, while investors brace for further volatility as inflation data and policy paths weigh on sentiment.
SpaceX’s upcoming Nasdaq listing faces index inclusion hurdles as S&P 500 rules keep it out for now, while investors race into leveraged space ETFs and a rising tide of active funds reshapes the ETF landscape.
Stocks rebound after major tech IPOs, with AI-focused names leading gains while volatility remains elevated. SpaceX’s blockbuster listing prompts index-weight discussions; traders weigh how dispersion and inflation signals might steer the market ahead of more mega-IPOs.
SpaceX has priced and aims to begin trading on the Nasdaq, valuing the company at about $1.75 trillion. The offering totals $75 billion from 555.56 million shares, making it the largest U.S. IPO on record for now. Elon Musk retains a large voting stake, while investors weigh execution risk against growth prospects.
SpaceX has completed the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion and listing on Nasdaq under ticker SPCX. Shares opened at $150, climbed as high as $176 and closed the first day around $160–166 in extended trading, briefly valuing the company above $2.1 trillion and making Elon Musk the world's first likely trillionaire.
SpaceX has launched the largest IPO in history, valuing the company above $2 trillion. The windfall will create thousands of newly minted millionaires among SpaceX employees, accelerating demand for specialized wealth management. Firms are offering low-fee, collective services to capture this moment, while advisors warn of tax, diversification, and lifestyle pitfalls.
A wave of relocations by major financial firms signals a strategic shift from New York to Florida, spurred by tax climates and open business environments. Apollo Global Management is choosing Austin as its new HQ after weighing Texas vs. Florida, while Citadel expands in Miami. The moves underscore a broader pattern of capital following favorable conditions, with potential revenue effects for New York.
Publicly traded crypto treasury vehicles are reshaping how institutions access digital assets. Flutterwave’s Series E values it at $3.2B with Ripple as an investor; Avalanche Treasury Co. debuts on Nasdaq; Axios notes Wall Street’s shift toward crypto amid rising tokenization of assets.