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SpaceX’s upcoming IPO could force trillions of passive dollars to buy SpaceX shares due to relaxed index-inclusion rules (Nasdaq-100, Russell, and possibly S&P 500) just as the company aims for a roughly $1.8 trillion valuation. SpaceX’s unprofitability, capital-intensive model, and insider lockups raise risks for index funds that have powered three decades of steady gains, potentially disrupting the stability of passive investing.
Stock futures were down about 0.6% Monday as U.S.-Iran tensions rose after the U.S. seized an Iranian cargo ship. Nasdaq-100, Dow, and S&P 500 futures fell ~0.6% while oil jumped (Brent ~$95.49, WTI ~$89.01). Investors wait for a busy earnings week led by Tesla, UNH, Boeing, Vertiv, GE Vernova, AT&T, and more, after a week of all-time highs for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq.
U.S. stock futures rose following a record rally on Wall Street despite the ongoing government shutdown, with major indices posting weekly gains and key economic reports upcoming as earnings season approaches. Asian markets traded mixed, and European stocks declined amid political uncertainties.
Market indices are showing gains, with Dogecoin experiencing a 133% year-to-date increase, Home Depot's stock rising 11% overnight, and small-cap indexes attempting to break out of a multi-year consolidation. The article also discusses the performance of select ETFs and provides expert insight on the latest market action.