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Goldman Sachs Eyes SpaceX IPO Lead Role as Solomon Courts Musk

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Thursday, May 21, 2026

Goldman Sachs is positioning itself to lead SpaceX's initial public offering, with Chief Executive Officer David Solomon reaching out directly to Elon Musk via X to underscore the bank's qualifications for the mandate. The investment banking push represents Goldman's bid to secure one of the most high-profile underwriting roles in the market. SpaceX has not announced formal plans for an IPO, though the aerospace company's valuation and market position have made it a logical candidate for a public listing. Financial markets showed mixed signals as US equities retreated from earlier gains. Oil prices climbed while bond yields remained volatile as participants assessed competing economic narratives.

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