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SpaceX Debuts on Wall Street with 25% Surge, Musk Reaches Trillionaire Status

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SpaceX made a historic Wall Street debut, with shares rising 25% on the first day of trading. This surge made CEO Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.

The IPO raised $8 billion for the company, which plans to expand its Starship rocket and Starlink satellite network. Analysts point to SpaceX's dominant position in commercial space and strong investor confidence as key drivers.

- SpaceX shares surged 25% on its first day of trading. - Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire.

- The IPO raised $8 billion for SpaceX. - Funds will be used for Starship and Starlink expansion.

The debut marks a milestone for the aerospace industry and solidifies Musk's influence in technology and business.

This story was originally reported by mercurynews. Read the original article here.

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