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SpaceX shares are poised to list on the US stock market at a valuation of $1.77 trillion, potentially making Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire.  As reports stand, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum says the United States is escorting twenty oil tankers nightly through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to ease global energy strain.  Following that, Dawn reported SpaceX's IPO reflects extreme economic disparity and ambition.

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SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire

Dawn · Tier A5 outletsyesterday

Musk's wealth reflects extreme economic disparity and ambition

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The Registerκ .35Δ .77SpaceX's $75B IPO has investors seeing stars The Guardianκ .24Δ .77Elon Musk is a trillionaire now. Is that bad for the economy? – Stateside with Kai and Carter CBS Newsκ .20Δ .77Did Elon Musk, the world's first trillionaire, overvalue SpaceX?Wall Street Journalκ .13Δ .77Opinion | Who Wants to Be a Trillionaire?

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US is escorting 20 tankers a night through Strait of Hormuz, Burgum says, easing oil strain

Washington Examiner · Tier A4 outletsyesterday

U.S. prioritizes maritime security and global energy flow.

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Bloomberg Politicsκ .40Δ .80US Ships Escort Oil Tankers Through Hormuz at Night, Burgum Says Middle East Eyeκ .37Δ .80US officials say Hormuz oil flows reaching half of pre-war levels

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SpaceX to list on US stock market at historic $1.77tn valuation

The Guardian · Tier A5 outletsyesterday

SpaceX's IPO signals a transformative moment for tech wealth

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NPRκ .30Δ .50It's SpaceX's first day on the stock market Financial Timesκ .26Δ .50Nasdaq begins accepting orders for SpaceX’s historic Wall Street debut Al Jazeeraκ .18Δ .50Elon Musk poised to make history as world’s first trillionaire

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