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SPY is seeing significant downward pressure driven by market apprehension surrounding Donald Trump's extended and often incoherent public address, where his discussion of tariffs and Greenland policy raises concerns about global trade stability. Community sentiment is deeply divided, with many expressing alarm over potential economic repercussions while a subset anticipates a swift "buy the dip" recovery from the current volatility.

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Apple is trending amidst a persistent downtrend, causing frustration among some investors profiting from puts, while others aggressively "buy the dip" citing historically oversold conditions. This comes ahead of its anticipated strong December-quarter earnings, with bulls expecting robust iPhone demand and new AI partnerships with Google Gemini, despite ongoing concerns about memory chip costs and broader geopolitical trade tensions.

Netflix, Inc. engages in providing entertainment services. It also offers activities for leisure time, entertainment video, video gaming, and other sources of entertainment. It operates through the United States and International geographic segments. The company was founded by Marc Randolph and Wilmot Reed Hastings on August 29, 1997 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, CA.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Ryanair in its post on X described Musk’ latest comments as ‘Twitshit’.</li><li>The feud between the two leaders erupted last week after O’Leary said he wouldn’t consider installing SpaceX’s Starlink internet for the budget airline’s fleet.&nbsp;</li><li>This week, Musk posted a poll asking users whether he should buy Ryanair and "restore a Ryan as their rightful ruler.”</li></ul>Ryanair has continued the online brawl between Elon Musk and its CEO Michael O’Leary as the airline in a post on X said that its CEO O’Leary will address the recent comments made by the world’s richest man Musk in a press conference on Wednesday.The airline’s official X account said that Ryanair CEO, Michael O’Leary will “address/undress Elon Musk’s Twitter tantrum” at a press conference on Jan. 21, describing Musk’ latest comments as ‘Twitshit’.“Musk knows even less about airline ownership rules than he does about aircraft aerodynamics,” said Michael O’Leary in the post.&nbsp;The airline also said that it is launching a “Great Idiots seat sale especially for Elon and any other idiots on X.”&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/RYANAIR_2_PNG_c7848ff5ec.webp" alt="The airline said that it is launching a “Great Idiots seat sale especially for Elon and any other idiots on X.”" width="591" height="612"></figure>Ryanair joined the online sparring last week. In response to a post asking what piece of propaganda it would never fall for, the airline replied bluntly, "Wi-Fi on planes."&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Weeks Long Feud&nbsp;</h2>The feud between the two leaders erupted last week after O’Leary said he wouldn’t consider installing SpaceX’s Starlink internet for the budget airline’s fleet because of fuel costs from the weight and drag of the antenna mounted on the roof of the cabin. Musk called O’Leary ‘misinformed’ who in return called him an ‘idiot’."I would pay no attention whatsoever to Elon Musk — he's an idiot," O'Leary said, adding that while Musk is "very wealthy," he is "still an idiot."&nbsp;Musk fired back on X late last week, calling O'Leary "an utter idiot" and suggesting he be fired. That exchange prompted users to suggest that Musk simply buy the airline himself and implement the changes.This week, Musk posted a poll on X asking users whether he should buy Ryanair and "restore a Ryan as their rightful ruler." Nearly 78% of respondents voted in favor, while the rest voted against.<h2 class="st-heading-2">O’Leary Reign At Ryanair</h2>O'Leary has built the airline into the biggest budget carrier in the region over several decades at the job. He is also among the top 10 shareholders in the airline.&nbsp;Recently he was awarded a major bonus package for achieving certain performance metrics on the stock. The U.S.-listed stock of Ryanair has risen 62% over the past year.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Musk’s Previous Polls</h2>Musk has polled his followers in the past on various matters ranging from whether Tesla should accept Dogecoin as payment for its electric vehicles to if he should sell some stake in the carmaker.&nbsp;In 2022, he polled users on whether they wanted an edit button to edit their tweets on then called Twitter now X, shortly after revealing stake in the social media platform.&nbsp;After acquiring the platform, Musk polled whether he should step down as the head of the company. Musk later hired Linda Yaccarino to replace him as CEO in May 2023.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Retail sentiment around RYAAY trended in ‘bullish’ territory amid ‘high’ message volume.&nbsp;Retail sentiment around SPACEX trended in ‘bearish’ territory amid ‘high’ message volume.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8 as seen during taxiing, take off and flying phase in Eindhoven Airport.

Ryanair Turns Up Heat After Calling Press Briefing On Musk, Launches ‘Great Idiots Seat Sale’ Taking Aim At SpaceX Owner 

The airline’s official X account said that Ryanair CEO, Michael O’Leary will “address/undress Elon Musk’s Twitter tantrum” at a press conference on Jan. 21.

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The airline’s official X account said that Ryanair CEO, Michael O’Leary will “address/undress Elon Musk’s Twitter tantrum” at a press conference on Jan. 21.


Tesla and SpaceX's CEO Elon Musk laughs during an in-conversation event with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (not pictured) at Lancaster House on November 2, 2023 in London, England. 

Elon Musk Jokes About Buying Ryanair After Online Spat With CEO — But Markets Start Paying Attention

An online spat over Starlink turns into takeover chatter, sending retail sentiment on Ryanair soaring.

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ASTS Stock Eyes Third Straight Weekly Gain As ‘Golden Dome’ Defense Buzz Gains Ground

The stock surged nearly 6% in premarket trading on Friday and would be its third straight day of gains if it holds during market hours.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The agency did not name the ailing astronaut or divulge details of their medical condition.</li><li>The agency is now working with SpaceX to advance the launch of Crew-12.</li><li>Elon Musk’s rocket manufacturing company previously helped NASA return two astronauts who were stranded on the space station owing to technical issues identified with their Boeing Starliner spacecraft.</li></ul>Space agency NASA said on Wednesday that a crew of four astronauts aboard the international space station (ISS) will return earlier than expected owing to a medical emergency in a SpaceX spacecraft.This marks the agency’s first attempt at a medical evacuation from the space station.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Evacuation Plans</h2>NASA said in a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-to-provide-live-coverage-of-crew-11-return-splashdown/">statement</a> that it expects to undock crew-11 from the space station no earlier than 5:20 p.m. EST, Wednesday, Jan. 14. The team of four, including NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, are expected to splash down off the coast of California at 3:41 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15.The four astronauts launched to space on Aug. 1, 2025, for a trip expected to last around six months.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Happened?</h2>NASA announced the decision to return the crew earlier than expected last week, citing medical concerns with a crew member. The agency did not name the ailing astronaut or divulge details of their medical condition. However, it said that the astronaut is stable.On Jan. 7, the agency announced it was postponing a planned spacewalk originally scheduled for Jan. 8 while teams monitored a medical concern with a crew member.The agency is now also working with SpaceX to advance the launch of Crew-12. Crew-12 was previously slated to fly on Feb. 15.<h2 class="st-heading-2">SpaceX’s Previous Saving Attempt</h2>Elon Musk’s rocket manufacturing company previously helped NASA return two astronauts who were stranded on the space station owing to technical issues identified with their Boeing Starliner spacecraft.The Starliner spacecraft launched in June 2024 and experienced technical issues, and NASA subsequently chose SpaceX to return astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams to Earth after about three months. The astronauts were expected to be at the station for only eight days initially.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPACEX">SPACEX</a> trended within ‘bearish’ territory accompanied by ‘high’ message volume. &nbsp;SpaceX is currently privately held. However, in December, Bloomberg <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/elon-musk-dismisses-ideas-of-spacex-echostar-merger-in-road-to-going-public/cLetcgcREvr">reported</a> that SpaceX is moving ahead with plans for an IPO as early as 2026 and targeting a valuation of about $1.5 billion in what could be the largest IPO of all time. Bloomberg also noted that the timing of the IPO is uncertain and the company could choose to delay or abandon the plan altogether.Read More: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/gm-shares-drop-after-ftc-bans-automaker-from-sharing-consumers-geolocation-data/cmULY2bR472">GM Shares Drop After FTC Bans Automaker From Sharing Consumers’ Geolocation Data</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

In this photo illustration, the logo of SpaceX is displayed on a smartphone screen.

SpaceX To Carry Out NASA’s First-Ever Medical Evacuation From ISS

NASA said in a statement that it expects to undock crew-11 from the space station no earlier than 5:05 p.m. EST, Wednesday, Jan. 14.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>O’Leary also cited the short length of Ryanair’s flights as another reason to not install Elon Musk’s Starlink.</li><li>Several airlines worldwide have embraced Starlink, offering Wi-Fi services to their passengers with low latency and high speeds.</li><li>The latest to join the list is Lufthansa – the company announced that it will equip its fleet of 850 aircraft with Starlink’s satellite internet service, allowing passengers across all classes to enjoy high-speed internet in the air.</li></ul>Ryanair Holdings PLC (RYAAY) CEO Michael O'Leary has reportedly turned down the possibility of the airline equipping its aircraft with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service.In an interview with&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/ryanair-rules-out-equipping-planes-with-musks-starlink-internet-2026-01-14">Reuters</a>, O’Leary cited the impact of fuel costs from having Starlink equipment on board the company’s aircraft. He also cited the short length of Ryanair’s flights as another reason not to install Elon Musk’s Starlink.“You need to put antenna on fuselage it comes with a 2% fuel ⁠penalty because of ​the weight and ​drag. We don't think ‍our ⁠passengers are willing to pay for WiFi for an average ⁠1-hour flight,” O'Leary said in the interview.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Airlines Embrace Starlink</h2>Several airlines worldwide have embraced Starlink, offering Wi-Fi services to their passengers with low latency and high speeds.The latest to join the list is Lufthansa – the company announced that it will equip its fleet of 850 aircraft with Starlink’s satellite internet service, allowing passengers across all classes to enjoy high-speed internet in the air.Qatar Airways is another major customer of Starlink, having equipped its fleet with the satellite internet service and providing customers with free gate-to-gate access.United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Air France are a few other companies offering Starlink on board their aircraft.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/AZTR">SpaceX</a> is currently not listed. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around the company trended in the ‘bearish’ territory at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-us-needs-greenland-for-national-security-russia-china-will-get-it/cmULOwOR4ee">Trump Says US Needs Greenland For National Security: ‘If We Don’t, Russia Or China Will’</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Starlink is displayed on a mobile phone in this photo illustration in Brussels, Belgium, on July 18, 2025.

Ryanair CEO Reportedly Rules Out Equipping Aircraft With Starlink Even As Airlines Embrace Musk's Satellite Wi-Fi

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary cited the impact of fuel costs from having Starlink equipment on board the company’s aircraft.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Earlier a Reuters report said that some Iranian citizens were using Starlink despite a nationwide internet blackout.</li><li>Though Starlink receivers are prohibited in Iran, many have been smuggled across the nation’s borders, the report said.</li><li>Musk has been using his Starlink services to step into conflict-ridden countries. &nbsp;</li></ul>Elon Musk’s SpaceX is reportedly offering free Starlink satellite service in Iran amid widespread protests and internet blackout.A Bloomberg News report <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-13/musk-offers-free-starlink-in-iran-as-internet-blackout-persists">said</a> that SpaceX has waived the Starlink subscription fee in Iran, so people with receivers in the country can access service without paying. The report cited Ahmad Ahmadian, an executive director of the US group Holistic Resilience, which works with Iranians to secure Internet access.&nbsp;The report said that a person familiar with Starlink’s operations also confirmed the free service.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Starlink In Conflict Places</h2>Musk has been using his Starlink services to step into conflict-ridden countries. It earlier provided internet services in Ukraine for its citizens as well as for the military after the Russian invasion.&nbsp;It recently announced that it was providing free internet services to Venezuela citizens through Feb. 3 following the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro by the U.S. government.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Starlink In Iran</h2>Earlier this week, a Reuters report said that some Iranian citizens were using Starlink despite a nationwide internet blackout.Iranian authorities have cracked down on Starlink by jamming the Starlink terminals that would overpower its ability to receive signals from the satellites.&nbsp;While Starlink receivers are prohibited in Iran, many have been smuggled across the nation’s borders, the report said. The report said the country has more than 50,000 units available.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Retail sentiment around SPACEX trended in ‘bullish’ territory amid ‘high’ message volume. &nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com. &nbsp;

Musk Reportedly Offers Starlink For Free In Iran Amid Widespread Protests

SpaceX has waived the Starlink subscription fee in Iran, so people with receivers in the country can access service without paying, a Bloomberg report said. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>SpaceX is rumored to target a 2026 IPO at valuations as high as $1.5 trillion, but Palihapitiya says Musk may skip the listing and pursue a Tesla reverse merger instead.</li><li>The idea aligns with Musk’s long-discussed vision of a holding company that houses Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and The Boring Company under a single cap table, according to angel investor Jason Calacanis.</li><li>Bulls on social media see a merger as a potential turbocharger for valuation, while skeptics point to Tesla’s already stretched valuation and choppy stock performance.</li></ul>Elon Musk’s SpaceX, already the world’s most valuable space-tech startup, has become one of the most closely watched private companies on Wall Street. And the IPO chatter is only getting&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/space-x-open-ai-or-discord-retail-traders-pick-their-most-awaited-2026-ipo-and-the-winner-was-obvious/cmUGzWlR4P7">louder</a>.SpaceX was last valued at about $800 billion in December, according to media reports. While the company has not formally announced IPO plans, speculation around a mid- to late-2026 listing has intensified, with rumored valuations reaching a staggering $1.5 trillion.But venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya thinks the story could take a very different turn.<h1 class="st-heading-1">A Plot Twist?</h1>Speaking on the latest episode of the All-In Podcast with angel investor Jason Calacanis, Palihapitiya&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/SawyerMerritt/status/2010050936346161387">floated</a> a contrarian scenario.“I don’t think SpaceX will IPO. I think it will reverse merge into Tesla,” Palihapitiya said. “I think Elon will use it as a moment to consolidate control and power of his two seminal assets into one cap table.”Calacanis responded that Musk has long spoken about forming a holding company that could eventually house not just SpaceX and Tesla but also Neuralink and The Boring Company.<h1 class="st-heading-1">IPO Buzz Keeps Building</h1>Despite the reverse-merger speculation, anticipation around a&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/spacex-ipo-not-official-hedge-fund-titans-pitch-elon-must-smart-plans/cLeFaT9REtY">SpaceX IPO</a> continues to build. Musk’s recent social-media hints, heightened market chatter, and growing institutional interest have only fueled expectations.Hedge fund heavyweight Bill Ackman recently&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/spacex-ipo-not-official-hedge-fund-titans-pitch-elon-must-smart-plans/cLeFaT9REtY">proposed</a> an unconventional, fee-free SpaceX IPO via Pershing Square’s SPARC structure, with Tesla shareholders potentially getting priority access.Retail interest has surged as well. Over the past year, SpaceX’s watcher count on Stocktwits has more than doubled, while message volume has jumped roughly 1,600% over the past three months.<h1 class="st-heading-1">What Would It Mean For Tesla?</h1>It remains unclear what the real-world impact of a SpaceX-Tesla reverse merger would be, but online speculation has been intense. Many traders believe such a move could supercharge Tesla’s valuation, potentially making it easier for Musk to hit the ambitious performance milestones tied to his historic trillion-dollar compensation package.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TSLA">Tesla stock</a>, however, has had a choppy start to the year. Shares are down nearly 2.8% year-to-date, with retail sentiment on Stocktwits sitting in ‘bearish’ territory heading into the week.Valuation concerns persist. Several analysts warn that Tesla trades at a forward P/E of roughly 227x, well above that of traditional automakers. By comparison, Toyota Motor, the world’s largest carmaker by volume, trades at about 13x forward earnings, while the U.S.-listed stock of the largest EV maker in the world, BYD, trades near 19x.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

 In this handout photo provided by SpaceX, a Tesla roadster launched from the Falcon Heavy rocket with a dummy driver named "Starman" heads towards Mars. (Photo by SpaceX via Getty Images)

SpaceX May Skip IPO In Favor Of Tesla Reverse Merger: Chamath Palihapitiya's Contrarian Bet

As IPO buzz swells around Elon Musk’s space giant, a top VC says the real endgame could be folding SpaceX into Tesla instead.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The expansion will enable SpaceX to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet service globally, including enhanced mobile and supplemental coverage from space.</li><li>The FCC has given SpaceX the green light to deliver unprecedented satellite broadband capabilities, strengthen competition, and help ensure that no community is left behind, said Brendan Carr, Chairman at FCC.</li><li>SpaceX is currently one of the world’s largest privately held players.</li></ul>The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted Elon Musk’s Space Exploration Holdings, LLC (SpaceX) an authorization to advance its second-generation Starlink satellite system.&nbsp;Under the grant, SpaceX is authorized to construct, deploy, and operate an additional 7,500 Gen2 Starlink satellites, bringing the total to 15,000 satellites worldwide, the FCC said.The expansion will enable SpaceX to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet service globally, including enhanced mobile and supplemental coverage from space.“By authorizing 15,000 new and advanced satellites, the FCC has given SpaceX the green light to deliver unprecedented satellite broadband capabilities, strengthen competition, and help ensure that no community is left behind,” said Brendan Carr, Chairman at FCC.SpaceX is currently one of the world’s largest privately held players. Its Starlink segment operates broadband satellite network in low-earth orbit while its Falcon 9 rocket shepherds government and private players to space and back.<h2 class="st-heading-2">SpaceX IPO Plans</h2>SpaceX is moving ahead with plans for an IPO and targeting a valuation of about $1.5 trillion in what could be the largest IPO of all time, according to a <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/elon-musk-dismisses-ideas-of-spacex-echostar-merger-in-road-to-going-public/cLetcgcREvr">report</a> from Bloomberg News. &nbsp;The company’s current valuation is around $800 billion, established through private share sales, and has overtaken ChatGPT owner OpenAI’s $500 billion valuation.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Satellite Internet Market Boom</h2>According to a research <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.grandviewresearch.com/press-release/global-satellite-internet-market">report </a>from Grand View Research, the global satellite internet market size is expected to reach USD 22.6 billion by 2030.&nbsp;“The rise in government programs for the uptake of advanced satellite internet services to develop a digitized economy and to provide enhanced public safety &amp; security drives the market's growth,” the report added. Several governments across the globe are significantly funding satellite internet companies to provide broadband services.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around SPACEX trended in 'bullish' amid ‘high’ message volume.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Kennedy Space Center, Florida, United States - SpaceX CEO Elon Musk speaks to the media following a press conference. (Photo by Paul Hennessy/NurPhoto via Getty Images) 

US FCC Authorizes 7,500 Starlink Satellites In Big Boost To Musk’s SpaceX 

SpaceX is authorized to construct, deploy, and operate an additional 7,500 Gen2 Starlink satellites, bringing the total to 15,000 satellites worldwide, FCC said. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>flyExclusive will begin installing Starlink on its fleet to provide high-speed, low-latency internet connection at high altitudes.&nbsp;</li><li>The company will also provide sales, installation, and support services to third-party aircraft owners and operators.&nbsp;</li><li>Starlink installations on flyExclusive’s Challenger 350 fleet will begin in early 2026.</li></ul>flyExclusive, Inc. (FLYX) shares more than doubled on Thursday after the private jet operator announced an authorized dealership agreement with SpaceX’s Starlink.As per the agreement, flyExclusive said it will begin installing Starlink on its fleet to provide high-speed, low-latency internet connection at high altitudes.The aviation company said that installations on its Challenger 350 fleet will kick off in early 2026.Shares of FLYX rallied over 130% at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">The Starlink Deal</h2>Apart from providing Starlink connectivity on its own jets, flyExclusive will also provide sales, installation, and support services to third-party aircraft owners and operators. The company said that the move expands its Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) capabilities.flyExclusive’s deal with Starlink is aimed at improving streaming quality, real-time communications, and consistent VPN performance at high altitudes on all its jets.Starlink’s 310 Mbps connectivity with low latency will support HD video conferencing, streaming, large file transfers, and modern productivity tools on flights.The Starlink dealership aligns with the company’s technology investment, customer experience, and fleet modernization plans, the company said.“Connectivity is no longer a luxury. It is a core part of the passenger experience,” said Matt Lesmeister, Chief Operating Officer of flyExclusive. “Becoming a Starlink aviation dealer strengthens our MRO capabilities while raising the bar across our fleet.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/FLYX">FLYX shares</a> jumped to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ sentiment a day ago as message volumes spiked to ‘extremely high’.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_01_08_at_9_39_06_PM_png_6f11fe3664.webp" alt="On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around FLYX shares jumped to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ sentiment a day ago as message volumes spiked to ‘extremely high’." width="1285" height="148"></figure>&nbsp;One bullish user praised the deal, saying the stock could jump to $9.00 levels by the end of the trading session. Shares of FLYX traded around $7.28 at the time of writing.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/come_litaliano/message/641194617</stembedurl>&nbsp;FLYX stock has climbed over 120% in the past year.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Also Read: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-did-crmd-stock-crash-28-today/cmUbayOR45b">Why Did CRMD Stock Crash 28% Today?</a> &nbsp;

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying a payload of 24 Starlink internet satellites soars into space after launching from Vandenberg Space Force Base on July 18, 2025, seen from Santee, California.

FLYX Stock Surged Over 130% Today — What’s The SpaceX Connection?

Private jet operator flyExclusive announced an authorized dealership agreement with SpaceX’s Starlink on Thursday.

FLYX Stock Surges 130% — What’s The SpaceX Connection?

Private jet operator flyExclusive announced an authorized dealership agreement with SpaceX’s Starlink on Thursday. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>SpaceX led the poll with about 59%, well ahead of OpenAI at roughly 26% and Discord near 10%.</li><li>Retail interest in SpaceX has surged, with watcher count up about 116% over the past year and message volume up roughly 1,600% in the last 90 days.</li><li>Other names mentioned by retail investors include Databricks, Anduril, and Anthropic.</li></ul>Retail investors are already looking ahead to the next wave of blockbuster IPOs, and a recent poll shows a clear favorite emerging well before any official filings.&nbsp;Among SpaceX, OpenAI, and Discord, SpaceX emerged as the most anticipated potential 2026 listing by a wide margin in a recent&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/discussions/which-potential-2026-ipo-are-you-most-excited-for/641125720">Stocktwits poll</a>, capturing about 59% of the vote.<h2 class="st-heading-2">SpaceX Leads Retail Anticipation</h2><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Space_X_Elon_Musk_jpg_b27208e213.webp" alt="U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledges SpaceX founder Elon Musk (R) after the successful launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the manned Crew Dragon spacecraft at the Kennedy Space Center on May 30, 2020.">SpaceX has not formally announced IPO plans, but speculation around a mid- to late-2026 listing has intensified. That anticipation has been amplified by&nbsp;CEO Elon Musk’s public comments, rising market chatter, and growing debate on Wall Street over how such a listing could be structured.Over the past year, SpaceX’s watcher count on Stocktwits has risen about 116%, while message volume has surged roughly 1,600% over the past 90 days. The company’s dominance in low Earth orbit launches, rapid Starlink expansion, and launch cadence reinforce its position as retail’s clear favorite.Retail sentiment for&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPACEX">SpaceX</a> was ‘extremely bullish’ amid ‘high’ message volume.<h2 class="st-heading-2">OpenAI Ranks Second As AI IPO Speculation Builds</h2><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Getty_Images_2238160824_jpg_d18c8fe07a.webp" alt="The OpenAI logo displays on a smartphone screen reflecting green beams. (Photo by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty Images)">OpenAI placed second in the poll with roughly 26% of votes. The maker of ChatGPT has reportedly begun discussions about<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/openai-ipo-could-be-the-biggest-ever-aiming-for-a-whopping-1-trillion/cLGFXW3R3D9"> a potential IPO</a> that could value the company at around $1 trillion, with a possible filing as soon as the second half of 2026.The company’s transition to a for-profit structure and its capital-intensive AI ambitions have kept it firmly in focus.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/OPENAI">OpenAI</a> was ‘neutral’ amid ‘low’ message volume.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Discord Draws Interest After IPO Reports</h2><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Getty_Images_2031350343_jpg_801133a3e6.webp" alt="In this photo illustration, a Discord logo seen displayed on a smartphone. (Photo Illustration by Mateusz Slodkowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)">Discord garnered about 10% of the poll after reports said the chat platform has&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/discord-confidentially-files-for-ipo/cmxymfiR4ce">confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO</a>, though timing and deal size remain unclear.The company now has more than 200 million monthly active users and has expanded far beyond gaming into tech, AI, crypto, and creator communities. It was valued at roughly $15 billion in its last funding round in 2021 and previously turned down a $12 billion acquisition offer from Microsoft.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DISCORD">Discord</a> was ‘extremely bullish’ amid ‘extremely high’ message volume.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Broader IPO Watchlist</h2>Beyond the main poll options, retail users pointed to a broader set of companies they are watching for potential listings, including Databricks, Anduril, and Anthropic.Databricks signed a Series K term sheet in August, valuing the company at more than $100 billion, with subsequent reports suggesting that fresh financing could push the valuation above $130 billion.The company has disclosed a $4 billion revenue run rate, more than 50% year-over-year growth, and a $1 billion AI products run rate.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DATABRICKS">Databricks</a> was ‘neutral’ amid ‘high’ message volume.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>One user said, "most excited for the discord IPO as that's gonna be valuable but spaceX is likely a huge game changer for the emerging space economy."<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/PMCS/message/641153602</stembedurl>Another bearish user said, "Every one of those IPOs is ridiculously overvalued."<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/HedgedLongTermInvestor/message/641130582</stembedurl>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Retail traders overwhelmingly picked SpaceX as their most anticipated 2026 IPO, far outpacing OpenAI and Discord. (Photo credot: Getty Images)

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Retail traders overwhelmingly picked SpaceX as their most anticipated 2026 IPO, far outpacing OpenAI and Discord.

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