Elon Musk's net worth surges to $1.27 trillion after SpaceX's IPO valuation exceeds $2 trillion, making him the world's first trillionaire. LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault comments on the distinction between company valuation and personal spendable wealth, acknowledging Musk's dominance in the rocket industry.
SpaceX shares dropped over 6% on Thursday, falling to $178.50, as investor enthusiasm waned after a strong IPO debut. The decline puts the company's $2.52 trillion valuation under pressure, potentially shedding over $150 billion. This follows a week of significant gains and investor reassessment of long-term prospects amid increased AI spending.
Cabo Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha's stellar performance against Spain in the World Cup sparked a debate in India about inflated player valuations. Indian players are valued significantly higher than Vozinha, despite not qualifying for the World Cup.
AI inference company Baseten is reportedly close to securing a $1.5 billion funding round at a $13 billion valuation, a significant jump from its previous $5 billion valuation just five months ago. The round is described as split-priced, with some investors valuing the company at $13 billion and others at $11 billion.
TechCrunch highlights buzzy YC Spring 2026 startups, focusing on defense tech, AI agents, and developer tools. Several companies secured significant funding and high valuations, with 9 Mothers reportedly valued over $200 million for its counter-drone systems.
Grayscale, un leader de la gestion d'actifs crypto, propose une nouvelle approche d'évaluation des altcoins axée sur les revenus réels et la 'value accrual', privilégiant les protocoles qui redistribuent la valeur aux détenteurs de jetons.
General Intuition, an AI startup focused on training agents for spatial-temporal reasoning, is reportedly in talks to raise approximately $300 million. This funding round would value the company at over $2 billion and comes eight months after its $134 million seed round.
AI pioneer Yann LeCun criticized Elon Musk's xAI as a "failure" due to team departures and warned of a potential "big bubble explosion" in the AI industry, citing high operational costs and investor-funded usage.
Grayscale Research forecasts Aave's native cryptocurrency could reach $175 within a year, applying traditional finance valuation models to DeFi tokens. The report estimates Aave's fair value at $80-$100 and projects significant income growth by 2026.
Michael Burry, known for predicting the 2008 housing crash, has no stake in SpaceX, despite considering bearish options. He questioned the company's nearly $3 trillion valuation, deeming its put options too expensive and calling SpaceX a "small space company, a niche telecom, a bedeviled social media company, and a Coreweave-light."
SpaceX shares fell 4.95% on Wednesday after a significant rally post-IPO. Despite a 42% surge since Friday, questions arise about its $2.66 trillion valuation matching fundamentals, with analysts suggesting it will take years to justify.
SpaceX's stock debuted on Nasdaq, reaching a $2.65 trillion valuation and displacing Amazon. The company raised $75 billion in its IPO, the largest in history, and announced a $60 billion acquisition of AI coding assistant Cursor.
Plus de 2300 mathématiciens ont signé la "Déclaration de Leyde" pour rappeler les valeurs fondamentales de leur profession face aux défis posés par l'intelligence artificielle générative. Le texte, approuvé par l'Union mathématique internationale, propose des recommandations pour interagir avec les acteurs privés du domaine et préserver l'importance de la preuve, de la paternité des idées, de l'évaluation rigoureuse et de l'autonomie de recherche.
SpaceX's market valuation surged past Amazon's and briefly topped Microsoft's on Tuesday, reaching approximately $2.655 trillion. This rapid ascent, driven by trading in its new option contracts, has led some to compare its trading behavior to "meme stocks."
Tottenham are reportedly encouraged to bid for Sandro Tonali, while Real Madrid are plotting a move for Ruben Dias. Manchester United have set a valuation for Marcus Rashford and are interested in West Ham's Mateus Fernandes and Crysencio Summerville.
Michael Burry, known for "The Big Short," revealed he has no position in SpaceX, citing expensive bearish options. He questioned the company's nearly $3 trillion valuation, calling it a "small space company" with less than $20 billion in revenue, and noted it now surpasses Berkshire Hathaway's market value.
SpaceX's valuation surged to $2.9 trillion post-IPO, briefly surpassing Amazon and nearing Microsoft. Despite a recent $4.9 billion loss, the company's acquisition of AI firm Cursor and new compute leasing deals fueled investor confidence, though its stock experienced significant volatility.
SpaceX has surpassed Amazon in market capitalization, becoming the world's fifth most valuable company after its stock market debut. The company also announced its intent to acquire AI coding app startup Cursor for $60bn, aiming to enhance its AI capabilities.
Flutterwave announced a Series E funding round valuing the company at $3.2 billion, including an investment from Ripple. The deal aims to expand financial services in Africa, addressing challenges in cross-border payments.
SpaceX is acquiring Anysphere, the company behind the AI coding app Cursor, for $60 billion. This deal comes as SpaceX surpasses Amazon in market capitalization, becoming the world's fifth most valuable company.
SpaceX shares surged 14.3% to $220 on Tuesday, pushing its market cap to $2.85 trillion, briefly surpassing Microsoft. Options trading began with high demand, but analysts warn of volatility due to the lofty valuation and small public float.
SpaceX's valuation soared past $2.7 trillion, making it the fifth-most valuable company globally, surpassing Amazon. This surge follows a 20% stock price increase on Monday and further gains Tuesday, driven by its acquisition of AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion.
Investor Michael Burry has increased his stake in Alibaba, buying shares at $111.90 and calling it China's most advanced AI company. This move contrasts with his bearish stance on US AI firms like Nvidia and Palantir, which he believes are overvalued.
Sarvam AI achieves $1.5 billion valuation with $234 million funding, signaling India's AI sovereignty push. The round, led by HCLTech, highlights risks of foreign AI dependence, especially after US restrictions on Anthropic models.
