MSFT Stock Today Slips as Investors Reassess AI-Fueled Tech Rally Azure Cloud and Enterprise AI Adoption in Focus for Microsoft Stock Live Events Microsoft Stock Price Target 2026 Microsoft Strengthens Security Features for Business Users Microsoft Valuation Magnifies Market Sensitivity in 2026 Microsoft Earnings Outlook and AI Momentum Remain in Spotlight FAQs as a Reliable and Trusted News Sourc...
MSFT Stock Today Slips as Investors Reassess AI-Fueled Tech Rally Azure Cloud and Enterprise AI Adoption in Focus for Microsoft Stock Live Events Microsoft Stock Price Target 2026 Microsoft Strengthens Security Features for Business Users Microsoft Valuation Magnifies Market Sensitivity in 2026 Microsoft Earnings Outlook and AI Momentum Remain in Spotlight FAQs as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Addas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Microsoft opened the first US trading session of 2026 under mild pressure, with shares slipping more than 2% on Friday, as investors reassessed big tech positions after a year dominated by artificial intelligence enthusiasm and shifting interest-rate expectations.While the decline was modest, it stood out because Microsoft is one of the market’s most influential companies, and its moves often ripple across major indexes, as per a report. The dip came alongside broader weakness in large-cap growth stocks, with the Nasdaq 100 tracker Invesco QQQ down about 0.8%, with Amazon lower by 0.7% in early trading, and even Apple stock is down today.The pullback followed a firmer tone in futures before the opening bell, suggesting investors were still trying to find footing after late-2025 volatility. Attention was also turning to upcoming US data releases on manufacturing activity and construction spending later in the day, as per a Ts2.tech report.Also read: S&P 500 climbs, Dow Jones today edges higher and Nasdaq surges as tech stocks rebound – why US stock market is up on first trading day of 2026 Microsoft remains closely watched as a gauge of corporate technology spending, particularly through its Azure cloud business. Investors are focused on whether companies are moving beyond early experimentation with AI tools and toward broader deployment, a shift that has become a key driver of sentiment in megacap tech stocks.Despite Friday’s weakne...
(Bloomberg) — Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok has created sexualized images of people including minors on the social media platform X in response to user prompts in recent days, drawing rebuke from officials such as the French government. Grok created and published images of minors in minimal clothing, in apparent violation of its own acceptable use policy, which prohibits the sex...
(Bloomberg) — Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok has created sexualized images of people including minors on the social media platform X in response to user prompts in recent days, drawing rebuke from officials such as the French government. Grok created and published images of minors in minimal clothing, in apparent violation of its own acceptable use policy, which prohibits the sexualization of children. Some of the offending images were later taken down. Most Read from Bloomberg The French government accused Grok on Friday of generating “clearly illegal” sexual content on X without people’s consent, flagging the matter as potentially violating the European Union’s Digital Services Act. The regulation requires large platforms to mitigate the risk of illegal content spreading, the country said in a statement. Representatives for xAI (XAAI.PVT), the company that develops Grok and runs X, didn’t respond to requests for comment. The chatbot Grok generated a post on X in response to users’ questions on Friday that it had identified “lapses in safeguards” that were being “urgently” fixed. It echoed xAI employee Parsa Tajik who earlier posted that “the team is looking into further tightening” its guardrails. X users can interact with Grok directly on the platform by tagging its account in posts and prompting the chatbot to respond. Grok generates text and images that appear as posts on the social network. The rise of AI tools that can generate realistic pictures of undressed minors highlights the challenges of content moderation and safety systems built into image-generating large language models. Tools that claim to have guardrails can be manipulated, allowing for the proliferation of material that has alarmed child safety advocates. The Internet Watch Foundation, a nonprofit that identifies child sexual abuse material online, reported a 400% increase in such AI-generated imagery in the first six months of 2025. “AI products must be tested rigorously befor...
Investors seeking ways to capitalize on this harsh winter's heavier snowfall can consider buying shares of Douglas Dynamics, according to D.A. Davidson. In a Friday note, the investment firm laid out its top three ways to play the ongoing cold weather. Analyst Michael Shlisky noted that snowfall currently appears to be at or above its normal levels in the Northeast, and well ahead of last year. Me...
Investors seeking ways to capitalize on this harsh winter's heavier snowfall can consider buying shares of Douglas Dynamics, according to D.A. Davidson. In a Friday note, the investment firm laid out its top three ways to play the ongoing cold weather. Analyst Michael Shlisky noted that snowfall currently appears to be at or above its normal levels in the Northeast, and well ahead of last year. Meanwhile, the Midwest seems to be experiencing its harshest winter in over a decade. "In the Northeast region, the average major city saw ~6 inches of snow in December, slightly above the long-term average and 3x what was seen in the prior year," he wrote. "In the Midwest, where winter is in full swing by December, the average large city saw 12.8 inches of snow in December, over 3x what was seen in the prior year and the most since 2013-14." This ongoing cold spell provides tailwinds for stocks such as Douglas Dynamics , which manufacturers snowplows and other de-icing equipment. The stock has surged 38% over the last 12 months. Shlisky pointed out that the Northeast is Douglas Dynamics' most important region. "This winter seems to be off to a good start, and our basic math suggested that normalized Attachments EBITDA could be ~$84M — our current estimate for 2026 is ~$59M," he wrote. "When combined with M & A expansions outside of Snow & Ice for the first time in over a decade, it lays the groundwork for substantial upside from here." PLOW 1Y mountain Douglas Dynamics shares over the past year Shlisky is similarly bullish on Toro Co ., which manufactures and maintains equipment for snow and ice management, among others. The analyst said he will be meeting with management and may update his estimates following those conversations. "The company is seeing a combination of strength across Golf, Underground Construction, and Snow, as well as easy weather comps in Residential and Landscape/Grounds. When combined with ongoing cost-containment efforts, the company appears poised to...
NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 12:41 ET — Regular session QUALCOMM shares rose about 1.3% in midday trading as semiconductor stocks outperformed. Chip ETFs climbed more than 3% as investors leaned back into the sector to start 2026. Traders are watching CES next week and Qualcomm’s Feb. 4 earnings call for demand and guidance signals. Shares of QUALCOMM Incorporated rose 1.3% to $173.26 on Friday, extendi...
NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 12:41 ET — Regular session QUALCOMM shares rose about 1.3% in midday trading as semiconductor stocks outperformed. Chip ETFs climbed more than 3% as investors leaned back into the sector to start 2026. Traders are watching CES next week and Qualcomm’s Feb. 4 earnings call for demand and guidance signals. Shares of QUALCOMM Incorporated rose 1.3% to $173.26 on Friday, extending an early-year rebound for chip stocks. The stock traded between $172.21 and $174.63, with about 2.1 million shares changing hands by midday. The move matters because Qualcomm sits at the center of smartphone and connected-device supply chains, and its shares often trade with broader sentiment toward semiconductors. Investors are resetting positions at the start of the year after a choppy finish to 2025. It also lands days before CES in Las Vegas, a showcase where chipmakers and device brands often set expectations for new products and demand. Qualcomm’s next earnings update is due in early February, giving the market another near-term checkpoint on handset trends and margins. Semiconductor funds outperformed broader tech on Friday. The iShares Semiconductor ETF was up 3.6% and the VanEck Semiconductor ETF added 3.1%, while the Nasdaq 100-tracking Invesco QQQ was down about 0.3% and the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund was little changed. Big tech also helped set the tone, with Nvidia up 2.4% and Broadcom up 3.1% in a broader rebound in risk appetite. “The next Fed Chair is probably going to be much more dovish than Jerome Powell,” said Dennis Dick, chief market strategist at Stock Trader Network, as he pointed to the potential for lower rates later in 2026; investors were also looking ahead to next week’s U.S. labor market data. Reuters “Dovish” is Wall Street shorthand for policymakers who are more willing to cut interest rates, which can lift growth stocks by raising the value investors assign to future earnings. Qualcomm, best known for Snapdragon processors and mod...
Moving into your first studio apartment can be exciting, but it can also feel a bit overwhelming. You quickly realize how much your old roommates helped out with stuff you took for granted, like light bulbs, smoke detectors, and even a vacuum. To make your new place feel more like home, here are some must-have gadgets that can really help you out. SimpliSafe Home Security System – $282.94 Image Cr...
Moving into your first studio apartment can be exciting, but it can also feel a bit overwhelming. You quickly realize how much your old roommates helped out with stuff you took for granted, like light bulbs, smoke detectors, and even a vacuum. To make your new place feel more like home, here are some must-have gadgets that can really help you out. SimpliSafe Home Security System – $282.94 Image Credits:SimpliSafe A home security system is a worthwhile investment to ensure your peace of mind in a new apartment. SimpliSafe offers an easy-to-install setup that’s perfect for renters. It’s tool-free to set up, which is a huge perk for renters since you can place sensors on doors and windows with adhesive strips instead of drilling holes. The starter kit is tailored for small spaces and includes everything you need for basic home security: a base station, wireless keypad, one motion sensor, and one entry sensor. You can also buy additional sensors — such as glass-break, water, and temperature sensors — and cameras as needed. SimpliSafe offers two monitoring options. You can choose to monitor the system yourself or opt for professional monitoring with a subscription plan starting at $23 per month. This includes 24/7 coverage, so if an alarm is triggered, SimpliSafe will reach out to you or dispatch the police if you’re unreachable. Kidde Smart Smoke Detector – $74.97 Image Credits:Kidde While we’re on the subject of safety, a smoke detector is essential. Kidde’s Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector is highly regarded, and the most notable aspect is that it sends alerts directly to your phone. Another nice detail is that the sensor is designed to avoid false alarms, like cooking smoke. Techcrunch event Join the Disrupt 2026 Waitlist Add yourself to the Disrupt 2026 waitlist to be first in line when Early Bird tickets drop. Past Disrupts have brought Google Cloud, Netflix, Microsoft, Box, Phia, a16z, ElevenLabs, Wayve, Hugging Face, Elad Gil, and Vinod Khosla to the stages — p...
If you claimed your Social Security checks early, you aren't necessarily stuck with lower monthly income forever. If you claimed Social Security benefits early, you made a decision that shrunk your monthly payment. You have a full retirement age (FRA) when you can get your standard benefit, and a claim before that time reduces payments for every month you are ahead of your FRA. The benefits reduct...
If you claimed your Social Security checks early, you aren't necessarily stuck with lower monthly income forever. If you claimed Social Security benefits early, you made a decision that shrunk your monthly payment. You have a full retirement age (FRA) when you can get your standard benefit, and a claim before that time reduces payments for every month you are ahead of your FRA. The benefits reduction can add up to 6.7% per year for the first three years and another 5% reduction in the years before that. If you regret shrinking your benefits check, you could potentially increase your monthly payments later. In fact, there are four ways you can do that -- although not everyone will be able to do all of them. Here's how you can increase the amount of Social Security income you're collecting, even if you've claimed sooner than you now realize you should have. 1. Rescind your claim The first option is to rescind your claim. If you filed for Social Security less than 12 months ago, you can request a do-over -- provided you can pay back all of the benefits you have received to date. You'll also have to pay back spousal benefits if your spouse collected them on your work record. Advertisement If you're able to repay the money the Social Security Administration paid you and you act quickly enough, rescinding your early claim effectively erases it, so your future benefit amount isn't impacted at all once you eventually restart your checks. 2. Work so you can forfeit some benefits If you have already reached your full retirement age, this technique won't work for you since working after FRA is allowed with no limits. If you're under FRA, though, working and earning a generous income can help you increase your future Social Security checks by erasing some early filing penalties. You're allowed to earn only up to a set amount of money from work while collecting Social Security if you're under FRA. For 2026, the limits will be $24,480 if you won't hit FRA at all during the year o...
With great returns comes added volatility, but that's not always the case. In this video, I will cover 5 value growth companies worth buying before 2026. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were from the trading day of Dec. 24, 2025. The video was published on Dec. 24, 2025.
With great returns comes added volatility, but that's not always the case. In this video, I will cover 5 value growth companies worth buying before 2026. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were from the trading day of Dec. 24, 2025. The video was published on Dec. 24, 2025.
Minnesota To Mandate K–12 Ethnic Studies Instruction In 2026 Authored by Aaron Gifford via The Epoch Times, In the coming weeks, school boards across the Land of 10,000 Lakes state will decide on curricula to meet ethnic studies mandates for the 2026–2027 academic year. There appear to be limited alternatives to the free instructional materials developed with taxpayer dollars and endorsed by the s...
Minnesota To Mandate K–12 Ethnic Studies Instruction In 2026 Authored by Aaron Gifford via The Epoch Times, In the coming weeks, school boards across the Land of 10,000 Lakes state will decide on curricula to meet ethnic studies mandates for the 2026–2027 academic year. There appear to be limited alternatives to the free instructional materials developed with taxpayer dollars and endorsed by the state teachers’ union. That curriculum instructs 6th graders to learn the 13 guiding principles of the Black Lives Matter movement; 7th graders on how protesters have breached federal buildings; and higher schoolers to “identify plans of action that people have used to resist, refuse, and create alternatives to oppressive systems,” according to the materials developed by the University of Minnesota’s Center for Race, Indigeneity, Disability, Gender and Sexuality Studies (RIDGS) . “Students will be able to explain how race is socially constructed and how that social construction has been used to oppress people of color, specifically in relation to Jim Crow, segregation, and racial covenants,” reads the description for the 11th and 12th-grade Jim Crow of the North course. The Center of the American Experiment, a Minnesota-based education policy organization that opposes partisan and race-based curricula, is helping districts find politically neutral alternatives that it says are more like traditional social studies and history electives and less like social justice advocacy guidance. “The words ethnic studies have been hijacked,” Catrin Wigfall, a policy fellow with the center, told The Epoch Times. “But boards [of education] have more power in this than they might think.” Additionally, state laws allow parents to review a curriculum and opt their child out of any instruction they find objectionable, in which case the school is required to provide alternative materials, Wigfall said. The Minnesota Department of Education defines ethnic studies as an interdisciplinary area of i...
Key Points Finland just suffered a nuclear incident. Nuclear stocks are up today despite it (or because of it?) 10 stocks we like better than Oklo › Oklo (NYSE: OKLO) stock, a start-up manufacturer of small modular (nuclear) power reactors, surged 5.5% through noon ET on Friday -- apparently on no good news at all. Actually, the opposite: Reports out of Finland say a technical fault at the Olkiluo...
Key Points Finland just suffered a nuclear incident. Nuclear stocks are up today despite it (or because of it?) 10 stocks we like better than Oklo › Oklo (NYSE: OKLO) stock, a start-up manufacturer of small modular (nuclear) power reactors, surged 5.5% through noon ET on Friday -- apparently on no good news at all. Actually, the opposite: Reports out of Finland say a technical fault at the Olkiluoto Nuclear Power Plant caused one of the site's three units, "OL2," to shut down temporarily today. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue » Traditional nuclear versus SMR Is this bad news for nuclear power investors? If so, it's not terribly bad. News site "Mezha" reports the "unplanned unavailability" of the reactor was related to "an update of the power management system software" and should last no more than 16 hours. The reactor shut down when the fault was reported, and did so safely. Furthermore, "the incident did not compromise the facility's safety, and the other units at the plant continue to operate normally." I suppose investors may read this news and think, "Well, anything that's bad for traditional nuclear reactors could be good for the adoption of SMRs instead." But you'd still more likely expect an incident like this to spook nuclear power investors than excite them. From that perspective, Oklo's 5.5% price increase on the Finnish news probably speaks more to investors' irrational exuberance about nuclear power stocks than to their correct interpretation of whether the news was "good" or "bad." Is Oklo stock a buy? Oklo's rising stock price also doesn't speak highly of investors' ability to properly gauge the risk of investing in expensive, unprofitable nuclear stocks. With no revenue forecast before 2027 and no profits till 2030, there's a lot of time for things to go wrong for Oklo stock, and no profits or free cash flow to support it in the meantime. Investors be...
Warren Buffett's annual letters to Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) (BRK.B) shareholders have become legendary for their candid assessments of business performance and investment philosophy. In his 2020 letter, Buffett revealed that Berkshire Hathaway had returned an astounding 2,810,526% since he took control in 1965. The Oracle of Omaha attributed most of that value creation to four businesses he call...
Warren Buffett's annual letters to Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) (BRK.B) shareholders have become legendary for their candid assessments of business performance and investment philosophy. In his 2020 letter, Buffett revealed that Berkshire Hathaway had returned an astounding 2,810,526% since he took control in 1965. The Oracle of Omaha attributed most of that value creation to four businesses he called “jewels.” Five years later, Berkshire shares have returned another 115%, suggesting those crown jewels continue to generate exceptional returns. Among them, Apple (AAPL) stands out as both the largest holding and the most controversial recent position. Berkshire's initial $40 billion stake in Apple has generated more than $100 billion in profits, making it one of the most successful investments on Wall Street. Yet Buffett has been aggressively selling AAPL stock. He has unloaded nearly 70% of his Apple shares since 2023, including a 49% reduction in Q2 2024. Buffett initially attributed the sales to tax planning. However, the magnitude of selling over the last two years may have meant that Berkshire is wary of the iPhone maker’s slowing growth and steep valuation. Notably, Apple is also struggling to build a competitive moat in the artificial intelligence segment compared to tech peers such as Microsoft (MSFT), Nvidia (NVDA), and Alphabet (GOOG) (GOOGL). At the end of fiscal 2025, Apple remains Berkshire’s largest holding, accounting for almost $65 billion and 21% of its equity portfolio. So, let’s see if you should own AAPL stock at the current valuation right now. How Did Apple Perform in Fiscal Q4? Apple reported fiscal fourth quarter (ended in September) results that crushed expectations and set the stage for what CEO Tim Cook called the company's best December quarter ever. Revenue hit $102.5 billion, up 8% year-over-year (YoY) and a September quarter record, while earnings per share came in at $1.85, also a Q4 record. In fiscal 2025, Apple reported total revenue of...
Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares are down Friday morning as the investors continue to weigh its competitive position in the AI space. This decline comes amid the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 trading flat to start 2026. Microsoft stock is under selling pressure. Why is MSFT stock retreating? Analyst Touts Azure's Gains, Flag Risks For Google's Model On Wednesday, John Freeman, co-founder and senior an...
Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares are down Friday morning as the investors continue to weigh its competitive position in the AI space. This decline comes amid the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 trading flat to start 2026. Microsoft stock is under selling pressure. Why is MSFT stock retreating? Analyst Touts Azure's Gains, Flag Risks For Google's Model On Wednesday, John Freeman, co-founder and senior analyst at Ravenswood Partners, discussed the potential impact of Microsoft's Azure on Alphabet Inc’s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) AI business, suggesting that Google's traditional revenue model could be at risk due to advancements in AI. The analyst highlighted that Microsoft's Azure is positioned as a leading AI cloud provider, which could significantly influence future growth. Freeman pointed out that Microsoft's investments in AI infrastructure, including a $19 billion CAD commitment in Canada, are expected to enhance its data center capacity and digital sovereignty. This strategic move is seen as a way to bolster its competitive edge against Google, which may face challenges in maintaining its revenue streams as AI technologies evolve. Also Read: China Urges US To Work In The ‘Same Direction’ As ByteDance Hands Over Control Of TikTok’s Operations To Oracle-Led Group The broader market is trading mixed Friday morning, with the Nasdaq-100 dropping around 0.25% midday. Technical Analysis Microsoft stock is currently trading 2.5% below its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) and 5.1% below its 100-day SMA, indicating some short-term weakness. Over the past 12 months, shares have increased approximately 13.01%, and they are currently positioned closer to their 52-week lows than highs. The RSI is at a neutral level, suggesting that the stock is neither overbought nor oversold at this time. Meanwhile, MACD is below its signal line, indicating bearish pressure on the stock. The combination of neutral RSI and bearish MACD suggests mixed momentum. Key Resistance : $489.50 : $489.50 Key Support: ...
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Tesla's annual sales have dropped for the second year in a row, the company said Friday. The Elon Musk-led electric vehicle maker delivered 1.64 million cars last year, a 9% fall from the 1.79 million it shipped in 2024. It delivered 418,227 vehicles in the final quarter of 2025, down 16% year-over-year and missing analyst expectations for 441,000 vehicles, according to an average compiled by Bloo...
Tesla's annual sales have dropped for the second year in a row, the company said Friday. The Elon Musk-led electric vehicle maker delivered 1.64 million cars last year, a 9% fall from the 1.79 million it shipped in 2024. It delivered 418,227 vehicles in the final quarter of 2025, down 16% year-over-year and missing analyst expectations for 441,000 vehicles, according to an average compiled by Bloomberg. On Monday, Tesla took the unusual step of publishing a consensus estimate, which predicted the automaker would deliver 422,850 vehicles in Q4. The results snatch Tesla's crown as the world’s biggest electric-vehicle maker, overtaken by Chinese rival BYD. BYD said on Thursday that it sold 2.26 million battery-electric vehicles in 2025, up 28% from a year ago, following its expansion in Europe and other overseas markets. The automaker had previously outsold Tesla on a quarterly basis, but Friday’s results mean it has now overtaken Tesla for annual EV deliveries. Tesla had a bumpy ride in 2025. The company's share price fell 21.3% in the first half of the year due to a number of headwinds, including Musk's alienating political rhetoric, fiercer competition from Chinese and legacy U.S. automakers, and concerns among investors that the CEO's role heading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) would cause him to neglect his businesses. Tesla was also stung by federal EV tax credits — $7,500 for new EVs and $4,000 for used — expiring on Sept. 30, 2025. Tesla’s November U.S. sales fell nearly 23% year over year to 39,800 vehicles, according to Cox Automotive data, even after Tesla rolled out cheaper (but still not that cheap) “Standard” versions of the Model Y and Model 3. However, Tesla's stock price has had a renaissance in recent weeks, hitting an all-time closing high of $489.88 in December. The rally came after Musk said the company had been testing driverless vehicles in Austin, Texas, with no occupants on board for the first time, almost six months after launc...
Tesla's annual sales have dropped for the second year in a row, the company said Friday. The Elon Musk-led electric vehicle maker delivered 1.64 million cars last year, a 9% fall from the 1.79 million it shipped in 2024. It delivered 418,227 vehicles in the final quarter of 2025, down 16% year-over-year and missing analyst expectations for 441,000 vehicles, according to an average compiled by Bloo...
Tesla's annual sales have dropped for the second year in a row, the company said Friday. The Elon Musk-led electric vehicle maker delivered 1.64 million cars last year, a 9% fall from the 1.79 million it shipped in 2024. It delivered 418,227 vehicles in the final quarter of 2025, down 16% year-over-year and missing analyst expectations for 441,000 vehicles, according to an average compiled by Bloomberg. On Monday, Tesla took the unusual step of publishing a consensus estimate, which predicted the automaker would deliver 422,850 vehicles in Q4. The results snatch Tesla's crown as the world’s biggest electric-vehicle maker, overtaken by Chinese rival BYD. BYD said on Thursday that it sold 2.26 million battery-electric vehicles in 2025, up 28% from a year ago, following its expansion in Europe and other overseas markets. The automaker had previously outsold Tesla on a quarterly basis, but Friday’s results mean it has now overtaken Tesla for annual EV deliveries. Tesla had a bumpy ride in 2025. The company's share price fell 21.3% in the first half of the year due to a number of headwinds, including Musk's alienating political rhetoric, fiercer competition from Chinese and legacy U.S. automakers, and concerns among investors that the CEO's role heading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) would cause him to neglect his businesses. Tesla was also stung by federal EV tax credits — $7,500 for new EVs and $4,000 for used — expiring on Sept. 30, 2025. Tesla’s November U.S. sales fell nearly 23% year over year to 39,800 vehicles, according to Cox Automotive data, even after Tesla rolled out cheaper (but still not that cheap) “Standard” versions of the Model Y and Model 3. However, Tesla's stock price has had a renaissance in recent weeks, hitting an all-time closing high of $489.88 in December. The rally came after Musk said the company had been testing driverless vehicles in Austin, Texas, with no occupants on board for the first time, almost six months after launc...
As billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk readies to take SpaceX to the public market, investors are awaiting the chance to get in on what is expected to be the biggest IPO on record. Musk said late last month that reports of the space technology company's plans to go public this year were "accurate." Multiple outlets reported that the IPO was in the works following a share sale valuing the firm at ar...
As billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk readies to take SpaceX to the public market, investors are awaiting the chance to get in on what is expected to be the biggest IPO on record. Musk said late last month that reports of the space technology company's plans to go public this year were "accurate." Multiple outlets reported that the IPO was in the works following a share sale valuing the firm at around $800 billion. SpaceX is reportedly looking at a value of around $1.5 trillion when it hits the public market. That would surpass the prior record set by the Saudi Aramco IPO in 2019. Wall Street heavy-hitters have already begun throwing their weight behind SpaceX as private investors. Baron Capital's Ron Baron said around a quarter of his personal investments are in the company. On top of that, SpaceX is one of the largest positions in the Baron Partners Fund. It's also the biggest holding in the ARK's Venture Fund run by Cathie Wood. SpaceX has shown leadership in the low-earth orbit, or LEO, market, according to Jefferies. SpaceX saw a quarterly record for LEO launches at 971 in the final three months of the year, an increase of more than 30% from the prior quarter and about 70% from a year ago, the bank found. The company launched more than 3,200 satellites in 2025, a new yearly record and increase of more than 60% from the prior year. Analyst Kevin Lin told clients that SpaceX's launch volume is "accelerating," while competitor Amazon Leo is "lagging" despite entering a stable launch phase. Amazon said in November that businesses could test out its rebranded Leo product as it aimed to make up ground against Musk's Starlink. Lin said he expects the total number of launches from across companies to hit all-time highs in the near future. SpaceX's outlook is bright for another reason: data centers . Technology moguls looking for ways to build out infrastructure to support the artificial intelligence boom are increasingly looking to firms like SpaceX that could put data...