How America Got to SpaceX: The Long Trail of Big IPOs That Began in 1783

SpaceX’s $75 billion initial public offering shattered market records, turned founder Elon Musk into the world’s first trillionaire, and opened fresh debates over corporate valuations and governance. It’s not the first time an IPO has shaken things up. IPOs have been reshaping markets since the Bank of North America’s 1783 debut got it all started for the young republic.

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SpaceX’s $75 billion initial public offering shattered market records, turned founder Elon Musk into the world’s first trillionaire, and opened fresh debates over corporate valuations and governance.
IPOs have been reshaping markets since the Bank of North America’s 1783 debut got it all started for the young republic.

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