SpaceX shoots for the moon with $1.78tn IPO

SpaceX shoots for the moon with $1.78tn IPO

The US has launched new strikes on Iran, Ireland’s burning through its corporate tax bonanza, and the European Central Bank is trying to rein in fintech Revolut’s “self-guided missiles” in the region. Plus, the FT’s George Hammond breaks down whether public market investors believe Elon Musk’s SpaceX can reach its ambitious goals ahead of its initial public offering.


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Ireland told to rein in spending of corporate tax windfall

ECB moved to rein in Revolut’s ‘self-guided missiles’ in Europe

SpaceX’s $1.78tn IPO asks investors to buy Musk’s moonshots


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