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Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX shares soar

BBC World Service· Jun 12, 2026· 47m 29s

Elon Musk has become the world's first trillionaire after his company SpaceX debuted on the Nasdaq stock market in New York. Shares jumped more than 25% over their initial offer price, valuing the rocket, satellite, and AI firm at more than two trillion dollars. Also on the programme: One of the world's best-known artists David Hockney has died aged 88; and the English miners who took football to Mexico. (Photo: SpaceX company leadership ring the opening bell to celebrate during SpaceX's initial

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Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX shares soar

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  1. Welcome to the program. I'm your host.

    Welcome to the program. I'm your host.

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  2. Today we look at the major stories shaping the news cycle.

    Today we look at the major stories shaping the news cycle.

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  3. We start in Europe, where leaders met in Brussels.

    We start in Europe, where leaders met in Brussels.

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  4. The summit focused on energy policy and migration.

    The summit focused on energy policy and migration.

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  5. Reporting from the ground, our correspondent has more.

    Reporting from the ground, our correspondent has more.

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  6. Thank you. The mood here was tense but constructive.

    Thank you. The mood here was tense but constructive.

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