SpaceX goes public with $2.1 trillion valuation, impacting index funds and 401(k) investors
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STAN CHOE - AP Business Writer
Summary
SpaceX has gone public with a valuation of $2.1 trillion after its stock surged 19.2% on its first trading day. The article argues that even skeptics of Elon Musk and SpaceX cannot afford to ignore the company's market performance, as its massive valuation means it will likely be included in major stock indexes that many 401(k) retirement funds track. The piece compares SpaceX's worth to major corporations like Exxon Mobil, Bank of America, and Coca-Cola combined, emphasizing the financial implications for average investors who may have indirect exposure through index funds.
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· 3 pulledSpaceX is now worth $2.1 trillion after its stock launched 19.2% higher in its debut on Wall Street.
Whether or not you believe it deserves to be worth more than Exxon Mobil, Bank of America and Coca-Cola combined, the collective market does.
And if SpaceX maintains that big a value, it will join some high-profile stock indexes.
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