Elon Musk Lands Another ‘Moonshot’ Pay Deal

SpaceX plans a June IPO and its board has approved a new “moonshot” compensation package that could tie Elon Musk’s earnings to a trillion‑dollar valuation target. The deal uses a dual‑class share structure, giving Musk and senior executives ten votes per Class B share while ordinary shareholders receive one vote each. Investors familiar with Musk’s Tesla success view the super‑voting rights as aligning leadership incentives with long‑term growth, though analysts note that such concentrated voting can limit shareholder oversight. The package also includes performance milestones tied to launch cadence and revenue growth, further tying Musk’s compensation to SpaceX’s operational success.

Meta announced a ten‑percent cut, roughly 8,000 jobs, and a freeze on 6,000 open roles, while Microsoft launched a voluntary retirement program covering about 7 % of its U.S. workforce. Both companies say the reductions free cash for multi‑billion‑dollar AI projects. Investors have praised the efficiency drive, but analysts warn that rapid layoffs may thin talent pools and hurt morale across the tech sector. The cost cuts also aim to streamline cloud services and reduce redundancy in enterprise software divisions, areas where both firms see competitive pressure.

The Trump administration moved marijuana to Schedule III, letting cannabis firms deduct ordinary business expenses and improving banking prospects. In New York City, new state laws that elevate repeat thefts over $1,000 to felony status have helped cut retail shoplifting by more than 20 %, prompting some stores to consider removing plexiglass barriers. Analysts predict that the cannabis tax changes could unlock billions in private capital, while the NYC theft crackdown may boost consumer confidence in brick‑and‑mortar retail. These regulatory and governance shifts illustrate how policy, corporate structure, and labor strategies are reshaping risk and opportunity for investors today.