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5 min readSpaceX went public on the NASDAQ this morning, opening a new chapter for Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company. The stock market opened mixed as trading began, with SpaceX aiming to raise $75 billion by selling a small stake to public investors. The funds are earmarked for the company’s space travel and artificial intelligence ambitions. Elon Musk will retain control of the vast majority of shares, and the public offering is expected to significantly increase his already substantial fortune.
Mortgage rates and the Iran factor
Mortgage rates are climbing again. Freddie Mac reports the average rate on a 30-year home loan now sits just over 6.5 percent. Rates had briefly dipped below 6 percent earlier this year, but they bounced higher after the U.S. launched its war with Iran. The connection between military conflict and borrowing costs is a reminder of how quickly global events can reshape household economics.
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- 1 (00:03) **Stock Markets Open Mixed with SpaceX Public Debut** - SpaceX shares begin trading on the NASDAQ; Dow Jones Industrial focuses on the company's $75 billion fundraising goal.
- 2 (00:51) **Mortgage Rates Edge Higher** - Average 30-year home loan rate rises just over 6.5%, bouncing back from a brief dip below 6% earlier this year.
- 3 (01:05) **Asian Stocks Rise Sharply** - Overnight gains reported in Asian markets.
- 4 (01:09) **Trump Floats Meeting with AI Executives** - President expected to focus on how the public can share in wealth created by tech industry.
- 5 (02:04) **U.S. Men’s Soccer Team Opens World Cup Campaign** - First group stage match against Paraguay tonight in Los Angeles, part of a home World Cup.
- 6 (03:00) **Trump Says Iran Deal Close, Iran Denies** - President claims a deal could be signed in Europe within days; Iran's foreign minister denies this.
- 7 (03:20) **Teacher Prep Programs Found Lacking in Reading Instruction** - National Council on Teacher Quality report examines over 700 elementary programs.
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