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06/15/2026 · Three Rivers
SpaceX sets IPO price at $135 per share, valuing company at $1.77 trillion
SpaceX priced its initial public offering at $135 per share, giving the company a valuation of $1.77 trillion ahead of its Friday trading debut. The offering surpasses all previous stock market debuts by valuation.
Asian stocks fall as tech concerns collide with Middle East tensions
Stock markets in Asia declined as investors sold technology holdings while Iran and Israel exchanged military strikes, sending oil prices into volatile trading.
06/15/2026
U.S. inflation reaches 4.2%, highest rate in nearly two years
The inflation rate climbed to 4.2%, marking the steepest increase since early 2023. Workers and consumers report feeling financial pressure as their wage gains fall short of price increases.
06/15/2026
Inflation Hits 3-Year High as Gasoline Prices Surge
Gasoline prices drove inflation to its highest level in three years last month, presenting economic challenges for policymakers and political implications as midterm elections approach.
06/15/2026
U.S. inflation reaches 4% as gasoline prices climb sharply
Inflation surged to 4% in May, marking the highest rate in more than three years. Gasoline prices accounted for more than 60% of the monthly increase in the consumer price index.
06/15/2026
SpaceX prepares for public stock offering
SpaceX is moving toward a stock market listing, a step that would transform the aerospace company's financial structure. The offering could significantly alter both the company's valuation and Musk's personal fortune.
06/15/2026
SpaceX Aims for $75 Billion IPO Following xAI Merger
SpaceX plans to raise $75 billion through an initial public offering after merging with xAI, positioning itself as the first of three anticipated mega-IPOs from artificial intelligence companies in 2024.
06/15/2026
SpaceX prepares for public offering that would value company at $1.7 trillion
SpaceX plans to go public in what would become the largest initial public offering in stock market history. The offering would value the rocket company at roughly $1.7 trillion, making it the world's most valuable publicly traded company.
06/15/2026
Wholesale Prices Hit Two-Year High as Fuel Costs Rise
Wholesale inflation climbed to its highest point since late 2022, driven by surging fuel costs tied to international conflict. The increase is affecting businesses across multiple sectors.
06/15/2026
Rent-to-Own Sector Reaches $11.8 Billion as 6.7 Million Households Participate
The rent-to-own industry generated $11.8 billion in revenue during 2025 while serving 6.7 million U.S. households, according to a new industry health survey. The findings reflect growing consumer participation in lease-purchase arrangements as an alternative to conventional mortgage financing.
06/15/2026
U.S. Inflation Reaches 3-Year High as Energy Costs Surge
The Labor Department reported that inflation climbed to 4.2% in May, its highest level in three years, with energy costs accounting for more than 60% of the increase. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, rose 2.9%.
06/15/2026