SpaceX Is Ready to Launch the Biggest IPO Ever in 2026
Elon Musk’s rocket company is reportedly aiming to go public at a $1.5 trillion valuation, which would set a new IPO record.
Buckle up. SpaceX is reportedly preparing to go public in mid-to-late 2026 and aims to raise $30 billion at a valuation of roughly $1.5 trillion, according to Bloomberg News. If successful, it would be the largest IPO in history, surpassing Saudi Aramco’s $29 billion listing in 2019.
The move is a new strategy for SpaceX, which had previously floated the idea of taking its Starlink division public while keeping the core company private.
Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal recently reported that the company is finalizing another employee share sale valuing SpaceX at more than $800 billion. Employees will reportedly be allowed to sell up to $2 billion worth of shares at $420 each.
Instacart’s AI Pricing Experiments Could Be Costing You More
Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Instacart shoppers may be paying more for the exact same groceries, and most have no idea it’s even happening. A new investigation by Consumer Reports and Groundwork Collaborative found price swings of up to 23% on identical items, driven by Instacart’s AI-enabled pricing tests.
Instacart is using AI-driven pricing software that experiments with different price points in chains like Target, Safeway, Costco, and Kroger, with some items showing as many as five different price tags during the study.
Critics say the practice feels manipulative, especially when customers aren’t told they’re part of a live pricing experiment. Instacart argues the tests help retailers learn what shoppers value.
What’s Fueling DonutNV’s Explosive Growth? Not Just the Donuts.
Photo By Natalie Kolb/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images
The mobile franchise world is on a roll, and DonutNV is riding shotgun. The mini donut and lemonade brand has grown to more than 140 franchise units across 25 states, part of a noticeable shift toward food concepts that don’t need costly storefronts and can pop up wherever crowds go.
Founded in 2014 by Amanda and Alex Gingold as a single mall kiosk, the company has gained momentum by making mini-donuts and squeezing fresh lemonade right in front of customers.
By manufacturing its own trailers, controlling logistics, and supplying products directly to franchisees, DonutNV has turned mobility into a business model that scales.
McDonald’s Yanks ‘Creepy’ AI Christmas Ad After Online Backlash
McDonald’s just learned the hard way that AI can’t fake holiday cheer. The fast-food giant pulled a 45-second AI-made Christmas advertisement in the Netherlands after viewers blasted it online, mocking its glassy-eyed characters and stitched-together scenes. One critic branded it “the most god-awful ad I’ve seen this year,” while others flat-out called it “creepy.”
Titled “It’s the most terrible time of the year,” the ad was supposed to show holiday hassles before steering people toward a McDonald’s meal. Instead, the robotic visuals sparked fears that AI is already replacing camera crews, actors, and editors.
McDonald’s admitted the fiasco was “an important learning” as it experiments with generative AI. Other brands like Coca-Cola and Google have also used AI for holiday campaigns. But the Dutch McDonald’s ad was too much
Target Is Cashing In on the Popularity of GLP-1 Drugs
David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images
The rise of GLP-1 weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro is reshaping how Americans eat and shop. Millions of users report smaller appetites, and companies are racing to meet their changing needs.
Target says demand for high-protein and high-fiber foods is climbing fast as consumers try to fill nutritional gaps. Supplements are selling briskly, and the retailer plans to expand shelf space next year. Target is also seeing growth in athletic wear and home fitness equipment as shoppers adopt more active lifestyles.
Other brands are jumping in. Nestlé Health Science is creating products for GLP-1 users, and Conagra is labeling items that fit their diets.
Buckle up. SpaceX is reportedly preparing to go public in mid-to-late 2026 and aims to raise $30 billion at a valuation of roughly $1.5 trillion, according to Bloomberg News. If successful, it would be the largest IPO in history, surpassing Saudi Aramco’s $29 billion listing in 2019.
The move is a new strategy for SpaceX, which had previously floated the idea of taking its Starlink division public while keeping the core company private.
Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal recently reported that the company is finalizing another employee share sale valuing SpaceX at more than $800 billion. Employees will reportedly be allowed to sell up to $2 billion worth of shares at $420 each.
The rest of this article is locked.
Join Entrepreneur+ today for access.
Subscribe Now
Already have an account? Sign In
