Nasdaq gains 300 points in strong start to the week ahead of two major triggers

US · 2026-07-06

1. Step 1 · The triggerSpaceX begins trading on Nasdaq, with shares down 30% from post-listing high but above issue price, contributing to a 300-point Nasdaq gain.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onThe successful listing and strong Nasdaq performance increase investor confidence in the space sector, driving up valuations of publicly traded space companies and encouraging more private space firms to consider IPOs.
3. Step 3 · Reaches youHigher valuations and increased capital flows into the space sector enable US space companies to invest more in R&D and capacity, intensifying competition for UK SMEs that supply components or services to the global space supply chain.

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Source: CNBC TV18 (Markets)

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