SpaceX overtakes Amazon as worlds fifth-most valuable firm with 2.8 trillion valuation
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SpaceX has surged past Amazon to become the world’s fifth-most valuable company, with a market capitalisation of $2.8 trillion, following its stock market debut last week and a $60 billion acquisition of the AI coding startup Anysphere, the company behind the Cursor app. The deal, announced on Tuesday, underscores Elon Musk’s expanding empire, which now spans spaceflight, artificial intelligence, and satellite technology.
The acquisition of Anysphere, a San Francisco-based startup whose Cursor platform has gained traction among developers for its AI-powered coding assistance, marks SpaceX’s boldest foray yet into the AI sector. The $60 billion price tag—reported by the *Financial Times* , *The Guardian* , and the *Independent* —reflects the soaring valuation of AI-driven enterprises. SpaceX’s stock has climbed more than 10% in a single day, according to Handelsblatt , as investors bet on the company’s ability to integrate Anysphere’s technology into its broader ecosystem, which includes Musk’s xAI venture.
The milestone comes amid broader market optimism, with hopes of a US-Iran peace agreement lifting global equities. Handelsblatt noted that SpaceX remains the “investor magnet” of Wall Street, even as other sectors face volatility . Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan echoed this sentiment, emphasising the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz for energy security amid diplomatic progress .
The acquisition also signals a shift in corporate strategy for SpaceX, which has traditionally focused on aerospace but is now aggressively expanding into AI. Cursor’s platform, designed to assist developers with real-time code generation and debugging, aligns with Musk’s vision of integrating AI across industries. Analysts at Handelsblatt Live described the deal as a “profit accelerator,” highlighting the company’s rapid post-IPO growth .
The news follows a string of high-profile moves by SpaceX, including its recent public listing, which has drawn comparisons to Amazon’s own ascent in the 2010s. With a valuation now surpassing that of the e-commerce giant, SpaceX is poised to redefine the tech landscape, blending aerospace innovation with cutting-edge AI development.
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