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SpaceX IPO: Wealth, Risk, and New Millionaires | Durham News
SpaceX’s record-breaking $75 billion IPO turned thousands into millionaires overnight, including welders like Juan Hernandez who saw his $10K in 2015 stock options balloon to nearly $900K — only to watch most of that paper wealth vanish as shares plummeted 35%. While the company’s $1.77 trillion valuation stunned markets, lockup rules keep employees from cashing in, and experts warn the model may not be sustainable. Meanwhile, a hundred SpaceX employees are banding together to negotiate financial services for their newfound fortunes — a rare case where overnight wealth reshapes both personal…
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