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SpaceX shares jump nearly 6% on strong AI growth, Starlink gains, and major acquisition news

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17 Aug 2026
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SpaceX shares jump nearly 6% on strong AI growth, Starlink gains, and major acquisition news

SpaceX shares surged about 5.9% to $148.21, rebounding from a 52-week low, driven by strong Q2 results showing 247% AI revenue growth and doubling Starlink subscribers to 12 million. The company recently completed its $60 billion acquisition of AI startup Cursor, boosting its AI compute capabilities. UBS reaffirmed a Buy rating, highlighting Starlink expansion and upcoming broadband advances, though challenges remain in securing low-band spectrum. Institutional investors like NVIDIA and Harvard hold significant stakes, signaling confidence. Meanwhile, peers Nebius and CoreWeave showed mixed trading after strong recent gains, reflecting sector rotation from AI renters to hardware suppliers.

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