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Elon Musk is the world’s first trillionaire

Elon Musk with zeros and money falling from the sky.
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Elon Musk has become the world’s first trillionaire following SpaceX’s IPO (ticker SPCX), with shares valued at over $138 each. The milestone comes 110 years after John D. Rockefeller became the first billionaire.

This marks a rare shift in the scale of individual wealth, raising questions about economic inequality and the influence of private space companies on global markets. It also highlights how valuations from a single IPO can create historic personal fortunes.

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  • SpaceX’s IPO (SPCX) is worth more than $138 per share.
  • Elon Musk is the world’s first trillionaire.
  • The milestone occurs 110 years after John D. Rockefeller became the world’s first billionaire.
  • The story is reported by The Verge, written by Stevie Bonifield.

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