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SpaceX and xAI to merge in $1.25T deal ahead of June 2026 IPO

Elon Musk has merged SpaceX and AI startup xAI into a single entity valued at $1.25 trillion, positioning the combined company for a June 2026 IPO expected to raise at least $50 billion. The deal unites launch, Starlink connectivity and AI assets and raises investor and national-security concerns.

2026-02-03T05:35:35.133579-08:00

CNBC

Markets eye possible xAI–SpaceX merger, Palantir earnings among five key market movers

2026-02-03T05:27:39.811844-08:00

Reuters

Qantas to sell 33% stake in Jetstar Japan as ownership shifts to Japanese investors including Development Bank of Japan

2026-02-02T20:13:31.559841-08:00

Space Intel Report

Airbus CEO weighs potential merger with Thales and Leonardo

2026-02-02T12:34:45.403458-08:00

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SpaceX and xAI to merge in $1.25T deal ahead of June 2026 IPO Elon Musk has merged SpaceX and AI startup xAI into a single entity valued at $1.25 trillion, positioning the combined company for a June 2026 IPO expected to raise at least $50 billion. The deal unites launch, Starlink connectivity and AI assets and raises investor and national-security concerns.

2026-02-03T05:35:35.133579-08:00

SpaceX and xAI to merge in $1.25T deal ahead of June 2026 IPO

CNBC

Markets eye possible xAI–SpaceX merger, Palantir earnings among five key market movers Investors opened the day parsing reports of merger talks between xAI and SpaceX—moves that could align launch, Starlink connectivity and AI assets—alongside Palantir’s earnings and other market catalysts. The Morning Squawk summary lists five items poised to influence trading and sector flows.

2026-02-03T05:27:39.811844-08:00

Markets eye possible xAI–SpaceX merger, Palantir earnings among five key market movers

Reuters

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Qantas to sell 33% stake in Jetstar Japan as ownership shifts to Japanese investors including Development Bank of Japan Qantas will sell its 33% stake in Jetstar Japan, ending a 14‑year joint venture and signing a non‑binding MoU to transition the Narita‑based LCC to Japanese capital-led ownership. The Development Bank of Japan and JAL-linked investors are preparing to become the principal shareholders.

2026-02-02T20:13:31.559841-08:00

Qantas to sell 33% stake in Jetstar Japan as ownership shifts to Japanese investors including Development Bank of Japan

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Kunpeng Capital acquires 20.9% stake in Shenzhen Airlines Kunpeng Capital has acquired a 20.9% stake in Shenzhen Airlines, according to a ch-aviation report. The transaction gives Kunpeng a substantial minority position in the Chinese carrier, marking a notable change in its shareholder composition.

2026-02-02T14:48:54.291582-08:00

Kunpeng Capital acquires 20.9% stake in Shenzhen Airlines

Space Intel Report

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Airbus CEO weighs potential merger with Thales and Leonardo Airbus Defence and Space CEO Michael Schoellhorn publicly weighed the benefits and risks of a potential merger with Thales and Leonardo. He said such a tie‑up could boost scale, systems integration and European defence competitiveness but would face steep industrial governance, antitrust and integration hurdles.

2026-02-02T12:34:45.403458-08:00

Airbus CEO weighs potential merger with Thales and Leonardo

ch-aviation

Brazil approves GOL's offer to delist from the stock market Brazil has approved GOL Linhas Aéreas' offer to delist from the stock market, authorizing the carrier to exit public equity markets. The decision marks a major corporate transition for the Brazilian low‑cost carrier and will change its reporting and ownership structure.

2026-02-02T07:16:59.723778-08:00

Brazil approves GOL's offer to delist from the stock market

ch-aviation

China Southern Air Holding raises stake in Sinotrans to ~12% China Southern Air Holding increased its stake in logistics firm Sinotrans to roughly 12% on Jan. 22, 2026, the carrier’s parent disclosed. The move modestly raises the airline group's ownership in a major Chinese freight and logistics operator, underscoring closer airline–logistics alignment.

2026-02-01T16:47:38.899201-08:00

China Southern Air Holding raises stake in Sinotrans to ~12%

Reuters

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SpaceX reports roughly $8B profit on $15–16B revenue as IPO talk, Tesla merger rumours and secondary-market activity intensify Sources say SpaceX generated about $8 billion in profit on $15–16 billion of revenue last year, reinforcing the company’s public-market case ahead of a potential IPO. Reported merger discussions with Tesla and surging secondary-market transactions have amplified investor scrutiny and valuation debate.

2026-01-30T14:09:42.776060-08:00

SpaceX reports roughly $8B profit on $15–16B revenue as IPO talk, Tesla merger rumours and secondary-market activity intensify

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SpaceX and xAI to merge in $1.25T deal ahead of June 2026 IPO

Markets eye possible xAI–SpaceX merger, Palantir earnings among five key market movers

Qantas to sell 33% stake in Jetstar Japan as ownership shifts to Japanese investors including Development Bank of Japan

Airbus CEO weighs potential merger with Thales and Leonardo

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