2026-05-21
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SpaceX, a rocket maker and AI lab owned by Elon Musk, filed for an initial public offering.
It is expected to debut on America's Nasdaq exchange
in June in what could be the world's most valuable IPO.
The company is seeking to raise $75 billion, putting it at a valuation of around $2 trillion.
Its rivals, OpenAI and Anthropic, are reportedly also planning to list their shares later this year.