The Trump administration's unprecedented $1.5 trillion defense budget request and procurement reforms are driving rapid growth in munitions manufacturing. Castelion, a startup founded by former SpaceX employees, is applying commercial manufacturing principles to produce hypersonic missiles efficiently under fixed-price contracts. The company chose New Mexico for its 1,000-acre manufacturing campus due to available land, skilled workforce, and government support, aiming to create 300 jobs and deliver thousands of missiles. This shift signals a new era in defense production focused on speed, scale, and cost-efficiency amid global military competition.
Anthropic, an AI company, is targeting an October IPO with a valuation of $2 trillion or more, which would surpass SpaceX's recent $1.77 trillion debut. Investors expect the company's revenue to jump from $47 billion to over $100 billion within a yea...
Nvidia shares are rising again, driven by strong AI demand and anticipation for the new Vera Rubin GPU technology, which is significantly more efficient. Hyperscalers and major tech firms are increasing their capital expenditures to secure Nvidia's a...
Alphabet's $900 million investment in SpaceX in 2015 has grown to a $94.2 billion stake as of mid-2026, marking a rare 100x return. This stake now represents 95% of Alphabet's investment portfolio and highlights the company's willingness to make long...
SpaceX shares opened above IPO price but early investors faced losses as the stock dipped after debut. Despite a recent rally nearing 40%, initial buyers still saw declines. Positive earnings and strategic investments, including Tesla's stake in a Te...
Elon Musk disclosed a 48.4% stake in SpaceX, worth over $900 billion, maintaining control with more than 82% voting power after its June IPO. SpaceX's stock price recovered above its IPO level following a strong Q2 report showing 92% revenue growth a...
