Wall Street ends higher as SpaceX's market debut dominates
U.S. stocks rose on Friday, driven by optimism regarding a potential peace deal between the U.S. and Iran and the successful market debut of SpaceX. SpaceX shares surged 19.2%, marking a historic public listing for the aerospace company.
Why it matters
The market's positive reaction to potential geopolitical de-escalation and the massive valuation of SpaceX highlights the intersection of international diplomacy and investor confidence in the space sector.
U.S. stocks ended higher on Friday (June 12, 2026) as investors held out hope for a peace deal between Iran and the United States and as SpaceX shares surged in their debut, making it Wall Street’s biggest public listing in history.
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