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The Indicator from Planet Money · June 11, 2026 · 8m

The SpaceX IPO drama explained

The Indicator examines the SpaceX IPO, the largest public offering in history. The episode discusses what the listing reveals about the tech sector, the NASDAQ, and the pipeline of upcoming mega-IPOs. It highlights that Elon Musk is set to become a trillionaire after the IPO. The team also explores what a megacap company entering public markets means for everyday retirement accounts.

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The largest IPO in history
The SpaceX IPO was the largest public offering ever recorded.
Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire
The IPO is projected to make Elon Musk a trillionaire.
What a megacap IPO means for retirement accounts
The episode examines the impact of a giant IPO like SpaceX on ordinary investment portfolios.
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