What Happened
Record-Breaking Debut Sends Stocks Higher Amid AI And Inflation Concerns
SpaceX’s historic IPO debut sent stocks higher on Friday, with the company’s market value exceeding $2.1 trillion. The success of the IPO, which raised $75 billion, may have alleviated concerns about the market’s ability to digest large equity offerings. According to CNBC, the IPO’s impact on the market was significant, with the S&P 500 advancing 0.5% on Friday and ending the week up nearly 0.7%.