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Elon Musk's SpaceX Aims for $75 Billion IPO

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Elon Musk's SpaceX, recently merged with xAI, plans to raise $75 billion in its upcoming IPO, marking the first of three major AI company offerings this year.

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Elon Musk's rocket company, SpaceX, is preparing for an initial public stock offering. This move follows its recent merger with xAI.

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Elon Musk's rocket company, recently merged with xAI, is aiming to raise $75 billion in its initial public stock offering. It's the first of a trio of mega-IPOs from AI companies expected this year.

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SpaceX will complete its IPO within the next year.
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