# J.P. Morgan

Type: Company (JPM)

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-23**: Stock price divergence — SpaceX closes at $168 (market cap $2.3T) while Tesla rises to $357 (market cap $2.1T). The implied dilution for a SpaceX acquisition of Tesla jumps from 57% to 91%.
- **2026-07-22**: Tesla Q2 earnings call — Musk declines to directly discuss a merger but touts increasing overlap, including Starlink in Tesla cars and the Digital Optimus robot project. Shares react to the speculation.
- **2026-07-16**: All-time high for SpaceX — SpaceX stock closes at $211, its highest level since the IPO, pushing market capitalization to $2.8 trillion. Tesla’s market cap stands at $1.6 trillion.
- **2026-06-12**: SpaceX IPO — SpaceX goes public at $135 per share, raising billions and setting an opening valuation near $1.7 trillion. Underwriters include Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and J.P. Morgan.
- **2026-03-16**: Offering Close — The offering is expected to close, subject to customary closing conditions and approvals.
- **2026-03-12**: NYSE Trading Debut — Common shares are expected to commence trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
- **2026-03-11**: IPO Pricing — MDA Space announces the pricing of its U.S. public offering at $30.50 per share.

## Recent coverage (5 stories)

### SpaceX’s $2.8T peak fades: Tesla merger dilution now 91% as window closes
2026-08-01 13:14:08 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

SpaceX’s chance to buy Tesla using its soaring post-IPO stock may have vanished, with the dilution ratio nearly doubling as the rocket maker’s shares fell and Tesla surged. For the space industry, a merger would create a powerhouse that integrates Starlink, Grok AI, and advanced robotics into a single entity, but the timing now looks far more painful for SpaceX shareholders.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/spacex-tesla-merger-window-space

### SpaceX Analyst Targets Range $225–$800 as Stock Stays at $150
2026-07-10 00:18:47 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 31

Wall Street banks see SpaceX shares surging to $225–$800, but the stock trades flat at $150 a month after its IPO. Underpinning the bullish forecasts are commanding launch metrics and Starlink cash flow, yet investors weigh the risks of Starship execution and valuation.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/spacex-stock-150-analyst-targets-225-800

### SpaceX's Nasdaq 100 Entry to Unlock $4.3B for Starship and Starlink
2026-07-06 02:23:47 · Sentiment: Very Bullish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 9

The inclusion of SpaceX in the Nasdaq 100 funnels $4.3 billion in passive capital toward the company's space ambitions, from Starlink's global broadband network to the next-generation Starship program, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape for satellite and launch markets.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/spacex-nasdaq-100-4-3-billion-passive-inflow

### SpaceX Nasdaq 100 Entry to Trigger $4.3B Passive Inflows, Boosting Space Sector
2026-06-27 04:57:50 · Sentiment: Very Bullish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 3

SpaceX's inclusion in the Nasdaq 100 on July 7 will unlock an estimated $4.3 billion in passive fund buying, just weeks after its IPO. The milestone signals the space industry's maturation into a mainstream public market asset class.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/spacex-nasdaq-100-space-sector

### MDA Space Prices $300M US IPO to Accelerate Global Growth
2026-03-12 12:10:19 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

MDA Space Ltd. has priced its U.S. initial public offering at $30.50 per share, aiming to raise approximately $300 million in gross proceeds. The company will dual-list on the New York Stock Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange to fund strategic growth initiatives in the expanding satellite and space infrastructure markets.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/mda-space-prices-300m-us-ipo-nyse-listing

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