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Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut
Elon Musk on Friday became the world's first trillionaire after shares in his SpaceX rocket company soared during the biggest-ever stock market debut. The Tesla and SpaceX founder comfortably cemented his status as the…
Watch: Three things to know about SpaceX's stock market debut
SpaceX will become a publicly traded company on Friday, in what is expected to be the highest-value stock listing in history. The BBC's Samira Hussain explains what it means for SpaceX's future and for the company's CE…
Why the economics makes this the craziest world cup ever
Football World Cups are rarely completely politics-free but never has the beautiful game navigated a geopolitical high-wire act of this kind. The main host is at war with a participant, whose team must commute in on mat…
SpaceX has said shares should sell to the public for at least $135 (£100) when it becomes a publicly traded company on Friday, in what is expected to be the hi…
Villagers battling against Lidl's plans to build a supermarket have taken their fight to the Welsh government. The store, approved in 2024 by Vale of Glamorga…
Ryanair is being investigated by the UK's competition watchdog over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child on flights. The Competition and M…
A year ago, Air India flight 171 crashed less than a minute after taking off from Ahmedabad airport in the western Indian state of Gujarat, en route for London…
With US consumer confidence at historic lows, it's a tough time for retailers across the country. But in and around New York City one niche sector is expanding…
Business Secretary Peter Kyle says he would have intervened to block the sale of UK microchip company ARM Holdings had he been in government at the time. The …
Businessman Mike Ashley's Frasers has made a takeover offer for German fashion brand Hugo Boss. The retail group already owns just over a quarter of Hugo Boss…
World Service , · 11 Jun 2026 , · 20 mins It’s not just about rockets. This week, Michelle, Rahul and Will explore one of the most anticipated stock market de…
The Fifa Men's World Cup is set to be the biggest betting event of all time, with more than $50bn (£37.4bn) in wagers placed globally. The tournament will see…
US prices in May rose at their fastest rate in three years, with inflation surging to 4.2%. The rise, from 3.8% a month earlier, was largely driven by rising …
The price of a pint in UK pubs has risen sharply since the last World Cup, outpacing inflation. So what's behind the increase – and where is the money going? …
