Musk’s SpaceX Goes Public: What Makes This IPO Different | WSJ News
Wall Street watched as Elon Musk took SpaceX public on the Nasdaq, launching the largest initial public offering in history. The launch raised roughly $75 billion, pushing the company’s market value to about $1.77 trillion. The shares were priced at $135 each, roughly twice the valuation SpaceX held six months earlier. Musk allocated a far larger slice of the offering to retail investors—far exceeding the typical 5‑7 % in most IPOs and approaching the one‑third share held by individual investors in Tesla. Musk’s massive personal following was a key driver, with everyday traders queuing for the stock. The IPO arrives as the broader market revives after a year‑long lull, and it will be watched as a barometer for upcoming listings by AI firms such as Anthropic and OpenAI. If SpaceX’s debut proves successful, it could validate appetite for high‑growth, unprofitable tech companies and encourage more AI IPOs. Conversely, a weak performance may raise concerns about a valuation bubble surrounding speculative ventures.
White House Says Trump's 'Civilization' Comment Led Iranian Regime to Cave | WSJ News
The White House asserted that President Donald Trump’s stark remark—“this civilization is gonna be eliminated”—served as a decisive lever that forced the Iranian regime to accept a cease‑fire and reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Officials described the comment...
Hegseth Declares ‘Victory,’ But Says U.S. Forces ‘Not Going Anywhere’ | WSJ News
The Wall Street Journal interview with senior defense official Hegseth centers on a declared “victory” in recent diplomatic pressure on Iran, while emphasizing that U.S. forces will remain on the ground. He outlined a dual strategy: enforce the cease‑fire agreement...
The Tiny, Folding Helicopter Key to Rescuing the U.S. Aviator in Iran | WSJ News
The video details how Army Special Operations Forces employed the AH‑6 Littlebird, a compact folding‑rotor helicopter, to extract a U.S. aviator whose fighter jet was shot down over Iran. The aircraft’s tiny size and rapid‑assembly capability allowed it to be...
Artemis II Crew Hails ‘Herculean Effort’ After Leaving Earth’s Orbit | WSJ News
The Wall Street Journal video captures the Artemis II crew’s reflections moments after the Orion capsule completed its trans‑lunar injection, leaving Earth’s orbit for the first time since the Apollo era. Astronauts describe the launch as a “herculean effort,” noting the sheer...
How Iran’s Shahed Drones Are Wreaking Havoc in the Middle East | WSJ News
The Wall Street Journal video examines how Iran’s low‑cost Shahed drones are disrupting air defenses across the Middle East. Despite a reported 90% drop in overall drone attacks, the few Shaheds that launch manage to evade detection and strike critical...
Bessent Says He’s ‘Confident’ Traffic Will Increase Through Strait of Hormuz | WSJ News
The video features senior Treasury official Bessent assuring that commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz will rise as the United States’ maximum‑pressure campaign on Iran bears fruit. He frames the discussion around a broader narrative that American voters demand...
Witkoff Says U.S. Sent Iran a 15-Point Plan to Reach Peace Deal | WSJ Newss
The video reports that the United States, working with the White House foreign‑policy team, has handed a 15‑point action list to Iran through Pakistan, which is acting as a mediator. The list is framed as the foundation for a comprehensive...
Trump Says He Expected Oil and Gas Prices Would Go Higher Due to Iran War | WSJ News
Former President Donald Trump used a recent interview to frame the Iran conflict as a test of America’s economic resilience. He noted that the Dow reached 50,000 and the S&P 500 hit 7,000—milestones he said were once dismissed as unattainable—while...
Watch: Hegseth Presser on Iran War: ‘We Will Finish This’ | WSJ
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, joined by Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, addressed the press on the United States’ ongoing military campaign in the Middle East, specifically targeting Iran. Hegseth asserted that the U.S. will “finish this” conflict, signaling a...
Fed Keeps Rates Steady as Iran War Clouds Outlook | WSJ News
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady as policymakers stressed deep uncertainty over how the Middle East conflict and any resulting oil shock will affect the U.S. economy. Officials said they lack conviction about the size or duration of energy-price...
Iran’s FM: U.S. Attacks Make Countries Worried About Passing Hormuz | WSJ News
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told CBS News that several countries have approached Tehran seeking assurances for safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. He linked these inquiries to recent U.S. attacks, which have heightened regional security concerns. The Hormuz...