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SpaceX

6 stories · updated 13 Aug

SpaceX investors sold the rumour and bought the news

21:58, 13 Aug 2026

DB analyst takes bullish swing at SpaceX, pencils in over 70% upside

16:31, 8 Jul 2026

SpaceX sheds $600bn from IPO peak as tech sell-off rattles Nasdaq and Kospi

15:11, 24 Jun 2026

SpaceX shares endure fresh selling pressure after debut week frenzy

15:43, 22 Jun 2026

US Space Force awards SpaceX $2.29bn contract for military satellite network

10:11, 27 May 2026

The SpaceX IPO may trigger tough test for Mag Seven stock prices

15:11, 21 May 2026

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What are the planned uses of IPO proceeds for SpaceX mentioned in the broker research?

The notes say planned uses include expansion of AI computing resources, Starlink capacity, and nascent projects such as solar-powered data centres in space.

Updated 13 Aug 2026

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Which companies are cited as providing investment-grade ratings for SpaceX?

The notes cite Moody’s, S&P and Fitch as investment-grade rating providers lined up for SpaceX, which brokers say could lower funding costs.

Updated 13 Aug 2026

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When does Reuters say SpaceX is targeting its first orbital Starship mission for next-generation Starlink?

Reuters reported that SpaceX is targeting a first orbital Starship mission to deploy next-generation Starlink satellites in late 2026.

Updated 13 Aug 2026

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What titles will Elon Musk hold at SpaceX after the IPO?

After the IPO, Elon Musk is reported to hold the titles of CEO, CTO and chairman and to retain majority voting control of SpaceX.

Updated 10 Jun 2026

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What did Hargreaves Lansdown report about SpaceX’s lockup expiry?

Hargreaves Lansdown reported that SpaceX’s lockup expiry was expected to trigger selling, but the lack of a market collapse brought sidelined buyers back in.

Updated 13 Aug 2026

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SpaceX

SpaceX investors sold the rumour and bought the news

DB analyst takes bullish swing at SpaceX, pencils in over 70% upside

SpaceX sheds $600bn from IPO peak as tech sell-off rattles Nasdaq and Kospi

SpaceX shares endure fresh selling pressure after debut week frenzy

US Space Force awards SpaceX $2.29bn contract for military satellite network

The SpaceX IPO may trigger tough test for Mag Seven stock prices

More in Telecoms

Tech Today: Optima Health revenue jumps, MTI Wireless Edge, Dotlines Global, Seeing Machines, Defence Holdings

Dotlines signs five-year Catena deal with Olilo

MTI Wireless Edge posts double-digit growth across the board

Tech Today: Anemoi secures $3.2m ahead of Trasna reverse takeover, Light Science Technologies, Ethernity Networks, Haleon, Tpximpact

Haleon prices $2bn bond to refinance 2027 notes

Ethernity flags potential upside from patent licensing push

UK authorises second oral GLP-1 pill as MedPal eyes wider funnel

Broker cuts Smith & Nephew target as pressures mount

Global Connectivity adds to working capital in management-backed equity raise

Tech Today: XP Power's order intake surges, Xaar, Focusrite, Smith+Nephew, Filtronic, Metir, MedPal AI

MedPal AI hits £8.6m revenue run rate after record July

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