EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 11 MIN
SpaceX IPO ignites an investor frenzy
from FT News Briefing
Washington is nearing a deal to extend its ceasefire with Iran by 60 days, and investors are rushing to gain exposure to SpaceX in a “speculative frenzy” ahead of its expected IPO. Plus, Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the Israeli military to take control of at least 70 per cent of Gaza, and Robinhood is launching a feature that will enable clients to use AI chatbots for share trading. Mentioned in this podcast:Washington nearing deal to extend Iran ceasefire, US officials sayInvestors race to get exposure to SpaceX ahead of IPOBenjamin Netanyahu orders Israeli forces to take control of 70% of GazaRobinhood to let investors use AI chatbots for share tradingWant to get in touch? Email us at [email protected]: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Sonja Hutson and produced by Katya Kumkova. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Washington is nearing a deal to extend its ceasefire with Iran by 60 days, and investors are rushing to gain exposure to SpaceX in a “speculative frenzy” ahead of its expected IPO. Plus, Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the Israeli military to take control of at least 70 per cent of Gaza, and Robinhood is launching a feature that will enable clients to use AI chatbots for share trading. Mentioned in this podcast:Washington nearing deal to extend Iran ceasefire, US officials sayInvestors race to get exposure to SpaceX ahead of IPOBenjamin Netanyahu orders Israeli forces to take control of 70% of GazaRobinhood to let investors use AI chatbots for share tradingWant to get in touch? Email us at [email protected]: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Sonja Hutson and produced by Katya Kumkova. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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