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Short sellers net $8.7B as SpaceX shares dip to IPO price

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Hacker News ·

Short sellers have made $8.7 billion in profits as SpaceX shares fell to their IPO price, according to Ortex data. The decline comes amid broader market volatility and concerns over SpaceX's valuation. The stock is now trading at the same level as its initial public offering.

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The short-seller windfall highlights the risk of betting against Elon Musk's space venture, but the dip to IPO price suggests investor skepticism about SpaceX's near-term profitability.
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