Last mentioned: Jul 6, 2026
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Nasdaq 100 Inclusion
SpaceX begins trading as a component of the Nasdaq 100, forcing billions in passive fund buying.
Index Inclusion Effective
SpaceX officially becomes a constituent of the Nasdaq 100, triggering passive fund rebalancing.
AI winners rebound; TeraWulf deal announced
Broadcom gained 5.3%, Micron 4.2%, Nasdaq up 1.1% as AI stocks recover. TeraWulf surges 16.9% after $19B Anthropic deal.
Pre-Index Close
SpaceX shares close at $162, up 20% from the IPO but 28% below the peak.
Tesla Delivery Rebound
Tesla reports record second-quarter deliveries of 480,126 vehicles, reversing two years of decline.
Steep AI losses continue
Broadcom and Micron declined another 2%+; SK Hynix crashed 14.6% in Seoul, intensifying worries over AI valuations.
AI stocks slide before holiday
Broadcom and Micron each fell more than 2% as AI sector sell-off deepened heading into the Fourth of July weekend.
Nasdaq 100 Inclusion Confirmed
Nasdaq announces that SpaceX will be added to the Nasdaq 100 index.
Peak and Trillionaire Status
Shares hit all-time high of $225, making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire; the stock then declines sharply.
Record IPO
SpaceX completes the largest stock market flotation in history on NYSE, with shares implied priced around $135.
SpaceX Public Debut
SpaceX begins trading on Nasdaq after its highly anticipated IPO.
SEC Approval
The SEC officially grants Nasdaq the authority to trade and settle tokenized securities.
ICE Announcement
Intercontinental Exchange reveals development of a platform for on-chain settlement of securities.
Initial Filing
Nasdaq files a proposal with the SEC to amend rules for tokenized trading on its main market.
SpaceX’s unprecedented 25-day journey from IPO to NASDAQ 100, enabled by a special rule change, provides a new blueprint for mega-unicorns eyeing public markets. The move reshapes the calculus for late-stage startups considering liquidity events.
SpaceX's inclusion in the NASDAQ 100 less than a month after its record IPO validates the commercial space sector's maturity. The $2.11 trillion valuation signals that aerospace has joined the ranks of Big Tech, promising to attract fresh capital and accelerate innovation.
SpaceX’s inclusion in the NASDAQ 100 will trigger a massive rebalancing by index funds managing over $1 trillion. However, limited float due to Elon Musk’s 49% stake could constrain initial index weight, creating unique liquidity dynamics.
Source: newsradio1290wtks.iheart.com · wbex.iheart.com
AI semiconductor stocks staged a powerful rebound on July 6, with Broadcom up 5.3% and Micron +4.2%, ahead of SK Hynix’s $28 billion Nasdaq IPO. TeraWulf soared 16.9% on a $19 billion data center deal with Anthropic, highlighting the capital intensity and volatility driving the AI trade.
Source: thetimes-tribune.com · broomfieldenterprise.com
SpaceX's journey from private behemoth to Nasdaq 100 constituent in less than a month sets a powerful precedent for VC-backed companies eyeing public markets, as billions in passive funds await those that can navigate the newly relaxed index rules.
The inclusion of SpaceX in the Nasdaq 100 funnels $4.3 billion in passive capital toward the company's space ambitions, from Starlink's global broadband network to the next-generation Starship program, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape for satellite and launch markets.
Source: coloradostar.com · massachusettssun.com
SpaceX’s inclusion in the Nasdaq 100 index will funnel massive passive fund flows into the space sector, providing long-term capital for Starship, Starlink, and defense projects. This milestone validates commercial space as a core technology asset class.
SpaceX’s addition to the Nasdaq 100 on July 8 will force index trackers to buy shares, providing price support and reducing volatility. The stock, up 20% from its record IPO but sharply off its peak, will test market depth.
Source: dailymail.com · Calum Muirhead
SpaceX will join the Nasdaq 100 on July 7, triggering an estimated $4.3 billion in forced buying by ETFs and passive funds. The fast-track inclusion after a June 12 IPO highlights eased index rules, while S&P Global remains cautious.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com · freepressjournal.in
SpaceX's inclusion in the Nasdaq 100 on July 7 will unlock an estimated $4.3 billion in passive fund buying, just weeks after its IPO. The milestone signals the space industry's maturation into a mainstream public market asset class.
The space industry is witnessing a ripple effect from SpaceX’s record IPO, as Asian investors locked out of direct shares double down on supply chain firms and ETFs, signaling a new phase in space investment maturation.
Shut out of the historic SpaceX IPO, Asian traders are engineering exposure through index funds, supply chain shares, and crypto derivatives — stressing global equity market access and fueling a new speculative wave.
Source: Bloomberg · Abhishek Vishnoi (jp)
YieldMax has announced its latest weekly distributions for its suite of option-income ETFs, with the Airbnb-linked ABNY fund declaring a significant $0.3328 per share payout. This move underscores the firm's aggressive shift toward high-frequency income generation for retail investors seeking yield in volatile equity and index markets.
Source: Seeking Alpha · Seeking Alpha
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a landmark proposal by Nasdaq to allow certain stocks and exchange-traded products to be traded and settled in tokenized form. This decision marks a significant integration of blockchain technology into mainstream equity markets, initially targeting high-volume securities within the Russell 1000 Index and major benchmark ETFs.
Source: The Star Online (my) · Channelnewsasia
US equity markets closed higher as traders shifted capital back into artificial intelligence stocks, signaling renewed confidence in the sector's long-term earnings potential. The move marks a reversal from recent volatility, with mega-cap technology firms leading the charge toward record valuations.
Source: sconeadvocate.com.au · goulburnpost.com.au
North American equity futures are trading lower as a sustained rally in crude oil prices pressures global sentiment. Investors are recalibrating expectations for interest rate cuts ahead of key labor market data, fearing that higher energy costs will keep headline inflation sticky.
Source: morningstar.com · morningstar.com
YieldMax has announced monthly distributions for its short-option income ETFs, with the MicroStrategy-linked fund significantly outperforming the Nasdaq 100 counterpart in payout size. These declarations underscore the massive premiums available in high-beta crypto-adjacent equities compared to broader tech indices.
Source: Seeking Alpha · Seeking Alpha
Asian markets rose on Thursday following a strong Wall Street session, though gains were tempered by Nvidia's inability to sustain a post-earnings rally. Despite an upbeat sales forecast, investor sensitivity to AI valuations and the 'wrecking ball' effect on broader sectors continues to weigh on sentiment.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com · Ndtvprofit
The U.S. technology sector is navigating a period of heightened volatility as investors weigh stretched valuations against the upcoming earnings report from AI bellwether Nvidia. As the primary driver of the market's recent gains, Nvidia's performance is seen as a make-or-break moment for the broader AI-driven investment thesis.
The Nasdaq 100 has demonstrated remarkable resilience, maintaining its broader bullish structure despite a more hawkish-than-expected stance from the Federal Reserve. This divergence highlights a significant decoupling of high-growth technology from traditional interest rate sensitivity, driven by AI-led productivity and robust corporate balance sheets.
Source: Investing Australia · Investing Philippines