SpaceX offers its shares for public purchase

About this episode

The episode discusses SpaceX's public share offering and its implications, alongside tributes to David Hockney and updates on US-Iran relations and the World Cup in Canada.

SpaceX shares have begun trading on the US stock exchange, marking what could be the largest initial public offering in history. If share sales reach the company's suggested price of $135 (£100), it will set founder Elon Musk on track to be the world's first trillionaire. Also in the programme: We pay tribute to David Hockney, one of the UK's most important and influential artists, who has died at the age of 88; Iran and the US both suggest they're close to a deal to end the conflict between them; and the biggest sporting show in the world comes to Canada - but are Canadians buying the World Cup hype? (Photo shows SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on a live feed projected onto the Nasdaq MarketSit in New York City, on 12 June 2026. Credit: Jeenah Moon/Reuters)

Topics covered

• SpaceX IPO
• Elon Musk
• David Hockney
• Iran US relations
• World Cup hype
• stock market

Keywords

• SpaceX
• IPO
• Elon Musk
• David Hockney
• Iran
• US
• World Cup
• stock exchange

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SpaceX

Places: Iran, US, Canada

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