The post Semiconductor Stocks Reach Record 18.8% of S&P 500 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Semiconductor stocks now account for a record 18.8% of the S&P 500’s market capitalization, more than triple their share in 2022. The increase follows a 546% rally in the SOX semiconductor index, fueled by strong demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. The concentration matters because semiconductor companies now represent a larger portion of the index than …

The post Oil Price Falls as Strait of Hormuz Nears Return to Normal appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Around 40 supertankers carrying an estimated 80 million barrels of oil are reportedly waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz following the signing of a new memorandum of understanding. Oil prices have already fallen from war-driven highs above $120 per barrel to about $77 as supply concerns eased. The development matters because a resumption of …

The post SpaceX Strikes Historic $60 Billion Deal for Cursor appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

SpaceX has agreed to acquire Cursor, the world’s fastest-growing software startup, in a $60 billion all-stock deal, marking the largest software acquisition in history. Cursor reportedly has over 1 million paying customers, more than $2 billion in annualized revenue, and is projected to reach $6 billion by the end of 2026. The deal values Cursor …

The post Nikkei Hits Record 69,500 as Investors Look Past Expected BOJ Rate Hike appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Japan’s Nikkei index rose above 69,500 for the first time on record, gaining 5.4% in two hours and adding more than ¥77.22 trillion ($465 billion) in stock market value. The rally came even as markets expect the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates to 1% tomorrow, suggesting investors remain confident about Japanese equities. Markets …

The post Will the S&P 500 Crash Tomorrow? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

S&P 500 could face significant pressure following the June 12 IPO of SpaceX, citing its reported $1.75 trillion valuation and potential demand for investor capital. The analysis argues that funds may shift money from existing equity holdings to gain exposure to the IPO and highlights future insider share unlocks as a possible source of selling …

The post AI Stocks Crash as Investors Assess Potential SpaceX IPO Impact appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Shares of major AI-linked companies, including Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, and Oracle Corporation, declined ahead of the expected SpaceX IPO, contributing to weakness in the broader S&P 500. Market observers estimate more than $200 billion in combined market value was erased from the four companies during the session. Some traders suggest capital may be rotating …

The post Senator Warren Calls on SEC to Block SpaceX IPO Days Before Historic Listing appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Senator Elizabeth Warren has formally asked the Securities and Exchange Commission to delay the SpaceX IPO, firing the most significant political shot yet at what is set to become the largest public offering in American history, just days before the company is expected to price on June 11 and begin trading on Nasdaq on June …

The post SpaceX IPO 2026: Date, Price Valuation and How Indian Investors Can Buy After June 12 Listing appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

SpaceX is listing on Nasdaq on June 12, raising $75 billion at a $1.75 trillion valuation in what will be the largest IPO in financial history. For context, Saudi Aramco’s 2019 offering raised $25.6 billion and held the previous record. SpaceX is nearly three times that size. The company behind it needs little introduction. Elon …

The post Asian Stock Market Crash Today appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Asian stock markets suffered a major selloff today, with more than $1 trillion in market value erased across the region. South Korea, Japan, and China led the decline. The biggest losses came from the KOSPI (-357 trillion won), Nikkei (-21 trillion yen), Shanghai (-0.83 trillion yuan), Shenzhen (-1.36 trillion yuan), Hang Seng (-0.44 trillion HKD), …

The post Gold and Silver Price Crash appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Precious metals saw a sharp selloff over the last 12 hours, with an estimated $1.48 trillion erased from the sector’s market value. Gold fell 4.1%, accounting for roughly $1.22 trillion of the decline, while silver dropped 7%, wiping out about $260 billion. The move highlights a sudden shift in investor sentiment and increased volatility across …