ETF managers are increasingly offering exposure to private companies like SpaceX through public funds, with Baron First Principles ETF allocating ~14% to the aerospace company. While this provides early access to potential IPO gains, structural challenges around liquidity and valuation transparency remain concerns. The trend signals a blurring line between public and private investing.

SpaceX is expected to go public in June 2026, potentially timed to coincide with a rare Jupiter-Venus planetary alignment on June 8-9 and Elon Musk's birthday on June 28. The $50 billion IPO could push Musk's net worth to trillionaire status if SpaceX is valued at $1.5 trillion. Investors can currently gain exposure through companies holding SpaceX stakes or space-focused ETFs.

The article compares two closed-end funds (CEFs): Destiny Tech100 (DXYZ), a risky investment with high premium and speculative holdings, and BlackRock Technology and Private Equity Term Trust (BTX), a more stable fund with a 9.9% monthly dividend yield.

The article warns investors to sell three overpriced and overhyped closed-end funds (CEFs) that are due for a fall due to rising inflation, interest rates, and economic slowdown.

Elon Musk's Starlink has refused to comply with a Brazilian court order to block the social media platform X, defying the government's decision to ban the platform due to the spread of hate messages and misinformation.

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with additional details. Multiple stocks on the New York Stock Exchange experienced sudden trading halts after 9:40 a.m. ET Monday due to technical issues. The unexpected pauses in trading were triggered by a technical issue categorized under the “Limit Up/Limit Down” code, which is typically used to curb excessive volatility in a single stock. The NYSE said it is investigating the reported technical issue. “Additional information will follow as soon as possible,” NYSE-owner Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (NYSE:ICE) stated. Among the largest companies halted on Monday were Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK) at 9:50:52 a.m. ET and Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) at 9:44:58 a.m. ET. Chipotle shares experienced a sudden and dramatic decline of 66%, plummeting ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

While the stock market has demonstrated some resiliency in the face of lingering inflation, investors have other opportunities too.

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Shares of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) fell sharply during Wednesday’s session following first-quarter earnings. Travelers reported a mixed first quarter, with earnings lagging analyst' expectations. Core income per share reached $4.69 from $4.11 a year ago, missing the $4.90 consensus forecast. Net income per share rose to $4.80 from $4.13 a year earlier. Travelers shares dipped 8.1% to $205.03 on Wednesday. Here are some other stocks moving in today's mid-day session. Gainers INVO Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVO) shares shot up 256% to $2.78 after the company reported a year-over-year increase in fourth-quarter revenue results and said it remains on track to reach its goal of reaching break-even or profitability within its current operations in 2024. Edible Garden AG Incorporated (NASDAQ: EDBL) gained 112% to $9.73 after the company reported preliminary first quarter FY24 results. Sintx Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SINT) jumped 53% to $0.0350. VIA optronics AG (NYSE: VIAO) shares gained 50.4% to $0.3924 after dipping over 15% on Tuesday. AERWINS Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: AWIN) jumped 42.2% to $4.70. The Children's Place, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLCE) climbed 35.5% to $9.64 after the company announced it entered into a new financing agreement with Mithaq Capital. Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: VNDA) gained 32% to $5.38 after the company announced that it submitted three proposals since February to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Vanda Pharmaceuticals and confirmed that its most recent proposal to acquire Vanda remains open for Vanda and its Board of Directors to consider. EZGO Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: EZGO) gained 28% to $2.20. EZGO entered into a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Woteam to jointly explore the Southeast Asian Market. CXApp Inc. (NASDAQ: CXAI) shares rose 25% to $4.89 after the company announced 24% ARR growth in 2023. TRACON Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: TCON) rose 19.6% to $2.0461. WiSA Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:

Shares of INVO Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVO) rose sharply in today’s pre-market trading after reporting fourth-quarter results. The company said quarterly revenue surged 397% year-over-year to $1,381,754, from $278,142 in the year-ago period, according to data from Benzinga Pro. INVO Bioscience shares jumped 73.1% to $1.35 in pre-market trading. Here are some other stocks moving in pre-market trading. Gainers Mobile Global Esports Inc. (NASDAQ: MGAM) shares gained 36.1% to $0.1565 in pre-market trading after falling around 9% on Tuesday. On April 16, Maxim Group analyst Jack Vander Aarde downgraded Mobile Global Esports from Buy to Hold. Chromocell Therapeutics Corporation (NYSE: CHRO) gained 29.1% to $2.35 in pre-market trading after falling around 7% on Tuesday. Clene Inc. (NASDAQ: CLNN) gained 27.9% to $0.3965 in pre-market trading after the company announced Phase 2 VISIONARY-MS long term extension study results at the 2024 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting. VIA optronics AG (NYSE: VIAO) shares ...

Shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE) fell sharply during Monday’s session after the company revealed new data from the Phase 1/2 study of GTX-102 for Angelman syndrome, a genetic disorder causing developmental disabilities and nerve-related symptoms. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical shares dipped 9.4% to $42.46 on Monday. Here are some other stocks moving in today's mid-day session. Gainers Soligenix, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNGX) shares surged 71.5% to $0.6679 after the company announced that it was granted orphan drug designation to the active ingredient in MarVax for the prevention and post-exposure prophylaxis against MARV infection by the FDA. Longeveron Inc. (NASDAQ: LGVN) surged 54% to $2.6350 following insider buys from multiple company executives. SuperCom Ltd. (NASDAQ: SPCB) shares gained 39.4% to $0.3849 after jumping around 18% on Friday. Piedmont Lithium Inc. (NYSE: PLL) shares gained 32.1% to $16.75 following a 5% decline on Friday. Snap One Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: SNPO) surged 31.6% to $10.71 after the company announced that it will be acquired by Resideo Technologies. Organovo Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ONVO) shares surged 30.9% to $1.32 after the company announced Phase 2 results for FXR314. Study results demonstrated statistically significant reduction in liver fat content from baseline in patients receiving FXR314 compared to placebo. Kuke Music Holding Limited (NASDAQ: KUKE) jumped 27% to $2.7650. HUB Cyber Security Ltd. (NASDAQ: HUBC) gained 24% to $1.61 after gaining over 11% on Friday. Edgio, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGIO) gained 24% to $22.18. Kaival Brands Innovations Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: KAVL) ...

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining over 100 points on Monday. Shares of M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE: MTB) rose sharply during Monday’s session after the company reported first-quarter financial results. Revenue of $2.260 billion, slightly missing the consensus of $2.263 billion. EPS was $3.09, which came in line with the consensus, according to data from Benzinga Pro. M&T Bank shares surged 5.4% to $141.88 on Monday. Here are some other big stocks recording losses in today’s session. Snap One Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: SNPO) shares jumped 31.6% to $10.71 after the company announced that it will be acquired by Resideo Technologies. Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (NYSE: MPW) gained 19.9% to $4.7850 after the company announced that it sold its majority interest in Utah Hospitals. SES AI Corporation (NYSE: ...