TRUMP BUYS SPACEX SHARES POST-IPO

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President Trump purchased SpaceX shares approximately two weeks after the company's initial public offering, acquiring stock in the mid-$150 range. SpaceX shares closed Monday at $135, below Trump's purchase price.

Trump's investment came shortly after SpaceX's blockbuster IPO, capitalizing on early post-launch momentum. The shares have since declined from his entry point, currently trading at the company's original IPO price of $135. The purchase reflects Trump's broader interest in space exploration and commercial spaceflight ventures. SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, has emerged as a dominant force in the aerospace industry, securing major government contracts and advancing satellite internet infrastructure through Starlink. The timing of Trump's investment places him among early institutional and individual buyers following the IPO. Market conditions have shifted since his purchase, with shares retracing to their offering price after initial momentum.

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