# S&P Global

Type: Company (SPGI)

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-22**: Marketing of debut bond sale begins — Bank of America, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs kick off investor meetings for a $20+ billion senior unsecured note offering.
- **2026-06-19**: SpaceX receives BBB-tier ratings — S&P, Moody’s, and Fitch assign investment-grade ratings, clearing the path for a debut high-grade bond offering.

## Recent coverage (4 stories)

### SpaceX's Nasdaq 100 Entry to Unlock $4.3B for Starship and Starlink
2026-07-06 02:23:47 · Sentiment: Strongly positive · 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: Strongly positive · 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

### SpaceX’s $20B Bond Debut Will Fuel Starlink, Starship, and AI—Here’s the Impact
2026-06-22 14:44:20 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

SpaceX’s first investment-grade bond sale raises $20 billion to retire a bridge loan, unleashing capital for Starlink expansion, Starship development, and AI integration. The move signals a new phase of infrastructure funding for the private space industry.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/spacex-20b-bond-debut-space-ai

### Boeing and Freeport-McMoRan Lead S&P Growth Rankings Amid Aerospace Surge
2026-03-13 17:49:33 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Boeing and Freeport-McMoRan have emerged as the top-ranked growth stocks in their respective S&P 500 sectors, signaling a robust expansion phase for the aerospace and defense-industrial base. These rankings reflect a significant shift in market sentiment as Boeing accelerates its delivery schedule and Freeport-McMoRan capitalizes on the surging demand for strategic minerals.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/boeing-freeport-mcmoran-sp-growth-leaders

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