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SpaceX concludes record IPO, Elon Musk becomes first trillionaire, Ukraine seeks additional aid

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Posted Jun 13, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-13-0700
SpaceX concludes record IPO, Elon Musk becomes first trillionaire, Ukraine seeks additional aid

SpaceX successfully completed its initial public offering, raising $75 billion and valuing the company at $1.77 trillion, making it the largest IPO in history. This propelled Elon Musk to become the world's first dollar trillionaire. Concurrently, Ukraine plans to request $20 bil

SpaceX successfully completed its initial public offering, raising $75 billion by selling 555.6 million shares at $135 each. This landmark transaction valued the aerospace company at approximately $1.77 trillion, establishing it as the largest IPO in global history. Consequently, Elon Musk's personal wealth is projected to surpass $1.1 trillion, making him the world's first dollar trillionaire. Separately, Ukraine intends to request an additional $20 billion in military assistance from NATO partners during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting on June 18, aiming to preserve its current battlefield advantage. The United States has also emerged as the leading global oil exporter, overtaking Saudi Arabia and Russia.

Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда, Forbes Ukraine

How outlets assessed this

  • Jun 13, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC
    • Радіо Свобода Neutral Focused on the record-breaking financial figures and global significance of the SpaceX IPO.
    • Українська правда Neutral Highlighted Elon Musk's achievement as the world's first dollar trillionaire following the SpaceX IPO.
    • Forbes Ukraine Cautious Examined investor strategies and potential market implications of the IPO, including opportunities to profit from a decline.

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