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Elon Musk Abruptly Bails on Live Interview as SpaceX Slumps

The Daily Beast

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July 11, 2026

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Elon Musk Abruptly Bails on Live Interview as SpaceX Slumps

JOSH EDELSON / AFP via Getty ImagesElon Musk was a dramatic no-show for a hyped live TV interview on Friday.CNBC’s much-touted exclusive interview with the world’s richest person suddenly went up in smoke as SpaceX’s stock dipped 3 percent. “Fast Money Halftime Report” host Scott Wapner broke the news about 11 minutes after Musk was supposed to show up.Read more at The Daily Beast.

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PBD Podcast

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· Jun 29, 2026

This Old Clip Between Musk and Newsom Is Getting Attention Again

The video features an interview with Elon Musk discussing the early days and rapid growth of SpaceX. He reflects on how the company started with limited aerospace experience, the challenges of building rockets, and the unexpected success of early missions to the International Space Station. The conversation also touches on satellite launches, commercial spaceflight, and how SpaceX evolved from a small startup into one of the most influential aerospace companies in the world.

Futurism

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· Jun 24, 2026

SpaceX Stock Has Fallen So Far That Elon Musk Is No Longer a Trillionaire

Must be tough. The post SpaceX Stock Has Fallen So Far That Elon Musk Is No Longer a Trillionaire appeared first on Futurism.

ArcaMax

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· Jul 1, 2026

Michael Hiltzik: Is Elon Musk really a 'trillionaire'? Only on paper

Well, that's a fun ride, isn't it? SpaceX, which is controlled by Elon Musk, went public on June 12 at a stratospheric valuation that made Musk the first trillionaire in history. He retained that status, according to Bloomberg's billionaires ...

Inc.com

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· Jun 24, 2026

The 60-Day Window That Could Create the Most Powerful Company on Earth

Could Elon Musk merge SpaceX and Tesla in the next 60 days? Let’s take a closer look at the financial timing, stock dynamics, and strategic moves that make this once-unthinkable deal suddenly possible.

Reuters

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· Jun 23, 2026

Does Elon Musk represent a new form of capitalism?

The SpaceX boss became the first trillionaire by defying business wisdom, upending financial standards and embracing far-right politics. On The Big View this week Peter Thal Larsen asks Quinn Slobodian, co-author of “Muskism”, whether Musk is a one-off or a model of the future. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #TheBigView #elonmusk #spacex 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

The Motley Fool

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· Jul 1, 2026

Dan Ives Just Gave Elon Musk and SpaceX Some Great News

Wedbush sets a 190 price target on SpaceX stock.

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Related coverage for "Elon Musk Abruptly Bails on Live Interview as SpaceX Slumps": PBD Podcast — This Old Clip Between Musk and Newsom Is Getting Attention Again. Futurism — SpaceX Stock Has Fallen So Far That Elon Musk Is No Longer a Trillionaire. ArcaMax — Michael Hiltzik: Is Elon Musk really a 'trillionaire'? Only on paper. Inc.com — The 60-Day Window That Could Create the Most Powerful Company on Earth. Reuters — Does Elon Musk represent a new form of capitalism?. The Motley Fool — Dan Ives Just Gave Elon Musk and SpaceX Some Great News