SpaceX (SPACEX) Market Cap Reaches $2.94T, Surpassing Microsoft
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Summarized by AI from the source belowOn Tuesday, SpaceX (SPACEX) shares rose approximately 9%, reaching a market cap of $2.94 trillion, briefly surpassing Microsoft's $2.93 trillion. The increased valuation follows a record-setting IPO on Friday, with shares surging around 62% from the IPO price of $135. Additionally, SpaceX plans to acquire AI startup Cursor for $60 billion, expected to close in Q3 2023. Despite the rapid rise, CFRA has initiated coverage of SpaceX with a 'sell' rating and a 12-month price target of $115, citing ambitious growth strategies and capital intensity concerns.
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