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SpaceX (SPCX) Stock Falls 3.9% After Lockup Release Events
Shares of SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) decreased by 3.9% to $147.55 on Wednesday as a new batch of stock became free to trade. A total of 319 million shares held by employees and early investors were released on September 9. This followed a smaller release of 59.1 million shares by affiliates. Currently, about 17% of SpaceX’s total 13.6 billion shares are eligible for trading, with additional releases scheduled for September 24, October 9, and October 24. This is significant for investors as ongoing lockup releases may impact stock liquidity and price.
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Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX) IPO Raises $85.7 Billion
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: SPCX) went public on June 12, selling 638.9 million shares at $135, raising $85.7 billion. CEO Elon Musk agreed to a 366-day lock-up on his shares, which prevents him from selling until June 12, 2027. However, nearly 6 billion additional shares will be released for sale in staggered lock-up phases over the next year, starting with 912 million shares already unlocked on August 6. This significant share availability may impact the market dynamics for SpaceX investors and potential buyers.
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SpaceX (SPCX) Stock Rises 23% to $185 After IPO Trading Days
Space Exploration Technologies (NASDAQ: SPCX) shares rose to $185, a 23% increase from the IPO opening price of $150. The company is experiencing volatility as lockup periods for early investors will stagger release shares over the coming months, potentially leading to price declines of 1% to 3%. Specifically, 20% to 30% of shares will become available before the first earnings report, with additional shares unlocking later. Investors should anticipate fluctuations in SPCX stock as supply increases could impact demand.
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