Short sellers are heavily targeting 10 stocks across energy, crypto, AI and software sectors. Venture Global leads with an extreme 86.10% short interest, while CleanSpark, Lucid Group, and others face significant bearish positioning. Despite heavy shorting, several stocks including Bitdeer, Figma, and UiPath gained on the session, suggesting potential for short squeezes if positive catalysts emerge.

SpaceX has filed for an IPO with an expected valuation of $1.75 trillion or more. Several mutual funds and ETFs already offer exposure to SpaceX stock, with Baron Capital funds holding the largest weightings. Other investment vehicles including public companies like Alphabet, Bank of America, and EchoStar, as well as specialized funds like Destiny Tech 100, also provide SpaceX exposure ahead of the public offering.

SpaceX's anticipated $75 billion IPO at a $1.75 trillion valuation is reshaping the space sector and creating investment opportunities across publicly traded space companies. Starfighters Space announced a partnership with Mu-G Technologies to respond to a NASA RFI for commercial microgravity services, while other space sector companies are benefiting from increased government spending on defense, lunar initiatives, and commercial space infrastructure.

SpaceX is preparing for an IPO expected in early June 2026, with a potential valuation of $2 trillion. Three publicly traded companies offer indirect exposure to SpaceX: Alphabet (6% stake), Bank of America (less than 1% stake), and EchoStar (potential 2.8% stake pending regulatory approval). EchoStar's potential SpaceX position could be worth around $56 billion if the deal is approved.

Icahn Enterprises reported a Q1 2026 net loss of $459 million ($0.71 per unit) with adjusted EBITDA loss of $216 million, primarily due to $425 million in refining hedge losses and $158 million in unrealized derivative losses. Leadership transitioned from Andrew Teno to Ted Papapostolou as CEO. The investment funds returned 4.4% excluding hedges but -8.2% including them. Portfolio positions showed mixed results with several holdings posting gains, while operating segments faced headwinds from restructuring, supply chain disruptions, and competitive pressures.

SpaceX is planning to IPO this summer with an anticipated $1.75 trillion valuation. While average investors cannot directly buy pre-IPO shares, they can gain exposure through companies and funds that hold SpaceX stakes, including Alphabet (which owns 6.11%), EchoStar (gaining shares through a spectrum deal), and specialized venture funds like Baron Partners Fund, Ark Venture Fund, and Destiny Tech100. The article recommends waiting for the IPO for most investors, though Alphabet is highlighted as the most direct and beneficial indirect investment option.

SpaceX, aiming for a $2 trillion valuation, has filed plans to go public but isn't yet available to retail investors. The article outlines four ways to gain exposure to SpaceX before its IPO: through SoFi's Cosmos Fund (for accredited investors), Ark Venture Fund ETF, ERShares Private-Public Crossover ETF, and Destiny Tech 100. Investors can also buy shares of companies like Alphabet that own stakes in SpaceX.

Viasat demonstrates revenue stability with consistent quarterly figures around $1.1-1.2 billion, while EchoStar shows a declining revenue trend from $4.0 billion to $3.8 billion over eight quarters. Despite EchoStar's higher absolute revenue, both satellite connectivity providers face competitive threats from SpaceX's Starlink expansion. Interestingly, both stocks have delivered strong returns over three years, with EchoStar significantly outperforming Viasat.

EchoStar (NASDAQ: SATS) shares rose in premarket trading after its subsidiary Hughes Network Systems secured a contract with Air India to provide in-flight connectivity across the airline's widebody fleet. The stock is trading near 52-week highs with strong technical momentum, up 452% over the past 12 months. However, short interest has increased to 29.26% of float. Analysts maintain a Buy rating with a $129.40 average price target, with the next earnings report expected May 8, 2026.

Anthony Scaramucci announced he owns SpaceX stock and plans to invest in its upcoming IPO despite acknowledging that Elon Musk's personal following inflates the company's valuation beyond traditional metrics. Scaramucci highlights Starlink and orbital data centers as compelling investment cases. SpaceX has confidentially filed for what could be the largest IPO in history, seeking to raise up to $75 billion with a valuation target above $2 trillion. Prediction markets assign a 62% probability to a June listing.

SpaceX is preparing for what could be the largest IPO ever, targeting $40-80 billion in funding with an aggressive push to allocate 30% to retail investors. The article suggests that Tesla's devoted retail investor base could become key supporters of SpaceX stock, potentially driving valuations to $2 trillion or higher through speculative enthusiasm similar to what has sustained Tesla's premium valuation.

EchoStar stock rose 3% following news that SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO with the SEC, expected in June with a potential valuation exceeding $1.75 trillion. As a key business partner that sells spectrum assets to and receives satellite launch services from SpaceX, EchoStar stands to benefit from the capital injection into the space company.