Goldman Sachs lands lead role on SpaceX’s record $1.75 trillion IPO Tech SpaceX is preparing to launch what could become the largest stock market flotation in history, after Goldman Sachs secured the coveted lead left underwriting role on a proposed $75bn initial public offering. The Elon Musk-led rocket, satellite and AI group is expected to publish its prospectus as early as Wednesday ahead of a planned Nasdaq [...]
Blackrock eyes SpaceX stake as Musk pulls IPO forward to June Tech Elon Musk is pulling SpaceX’s long-awaited stock market debut forward as BlackRock weighs a major investment in what could become the largest IPO ever attempted. The rocket and satellite giant is now expected to price its flotation on 11 June before beginning trading on Nasdaq the following day under the ticker SPCX, according to Bloomberg. [...]
How repeat entrepreneur relief could strengthen the UK start-up ecosystem Opinion Repeat Entrepreneur Relief is proposed to strengthen the UK start-up ecosystem by incentivizing successful founders to reinvest their capital and expertise into the next generation of UK businesses, thereby addressing the domestic funding gap and creating a self-sustaining growth environment, says Zuleika Salter While the UK has long been recognised for its strength in innovation [...]
Chery Tiggo 4 review: Could this Chinese SUV be Britain’s next best-seller? May 12, 2026 Have you lost your Chery? Buy a new Tiggo 4 and that’s a distinct possibility; this new hybrid crossover blends anonymously into the background. It’s also near-identical to Chery’s existing Tiggo 7, Tiggo 8 and Tiggo 9 SUVs, albeit on a smaller scale. Still, not everyone wants to stand out or make a statement – [...]
Porsche Cayenne Electric review: luxury SUV is the most powerful Porsche ever May 8, 2026 The new Porsche Cayenne Electric Turbo is the model that will grab all the headlines. With up to 1,156hp, it’s the most powerful Porsche road car ever. At 2.5 seconds to 62mph, it accelerates as quickly as the new Porsche 911 Turbo Swe drove recently. Yet this is not a sports car, but a five-metre-long [...]
Elon Musk settles lawsuit over Twitter takeover for $1.5m May 5, 2026 Tech tycoon Elon Musk has finally put one of his longest-running legal battles to rest after reaching a $1.5m (£1.2m) settlement with the US regulator. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a civil lawsuit against the billionaire, alleging violations of securities laws in the run-up to his 2022 purchase of Twitter. Musk, who [...]
Musk rolls out Cybercab after mixed Tesla results April 24, 2026 Tesla boss Elon Musk has confirmed production of the firm’s long-awaited Cybercab robotaxi has begun, as the car giant doubles down on AI and autonomy following a mixed set of quarterly results. Speaking on Tesla’s first quarter 2026 earnings call, Musk said: “We have just started production of Cybercab.” He also shared a short promotional [...]
Tesla leans on AI and robotics as earnings fail to woo investors April 23, 2026 Tesla delivered a mixed first quarter update on Wednesday evening, beating profit expectations but missing on revenue as its core car business continued to come under pressure. The electric vehicle maker reported earnings of 41 cents per share, ahead of the 37 cents expected. Meanwhile, revenue came in at $22.39bn (£16.6bn), dipping slightly below forecasts [...]
Scottish Mortgage manager Baillie Gifford eyes £3bn return on historic Space X bet April 22, 2026 Scottish investment juggernaut Baillie Gifford is in line to net a bumper £3.5bn return on its historic bet on Space X when the rocket maker floats on the stock market later this year, in what is believed to be one of the largest windfalls from a single debut in UK investment history. A City AM [...]
Tech stocks regain safe haven status amid Iran ceasefire April 9, 2026 American tech stocks have reasserted their role as a market safe haven, as easing tensions between Washington and Tehran trigger a sharp rebound across beaten-down AI and software names. A two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, alongside a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, has already sparked a relief rally. The Nasdaq jumped [...]