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The U.S. Justice Department approved Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, uniting two major studio empires and reshaping the entertainment landscape. Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire following SpaceX's record-breaking IPO, with shares surging 19% on debut. The historic listing raised approximately $75 billion and generated windfall gains for early investors including Larry Ellison and Jack Dorsey. Value stocks are significantly outperforming growth stocks in a notable market rotation, with analysts calling the trend sustainable. Meanwhile, observers are watching whether China's tech sector will produce its own ultra-wealthy figures following the SpaceX IPO.

DOJ approves Paramount-Warner Bros. $111 billion merger

DOJ approves Paramount-Warner Bros. $111 billion mergerThe U.S. Justice Department has approved Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery in a landmark $111 billion deal that unites two rival studio giants. The merger brings together Paramount's CBS network with Warner's HBO, CNN, and other major entertainment assets. Industry analysts expect the combined entity to reshape the media landscape, though the deal may still face legal challenges from potential state lawsuits.

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Trump’s DOJ approves Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, as potential state lawsuits loom (CNN)
Warner Bros $111bn sale to Paramount approved by US justice department (BBC)
Justice Dept. approves Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (NPR)
June 12, 2026 •The decision paves the way for a proposed $111 billion merger uniting two rival studio giants — Paramount, owner of CBS, and the much larger Warner, which includes HBO and CNN. (NPR)
Justice Dept. Clears Way for Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger (NYT)

Elon Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire

Elon Musk becomes world’s first trillionaireElon Musk has surpassed a net worth of $1 trillion following SpaceX's historic IPO, becoming the first person in history to reach this milestone. The achievement has sparked widespread discussion about the sheer scale of trillion-dollar wealth and what it means in practical terms. Media outlets have compared Musk's trillion-dollar valuation to historical wealth benchmarks, including a look back at the world's first billionaire.

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Elon Musk just became the world’s first trillionaire. But how much money is $1 trillion? (CNN)
What Elon Musk’s trillion means in real terms (AP News)
Elon Musk Becomes the World’s First Trillionaire (NYT)
Musk Is the World’s First Trillionaire. Who Was the First Billionaire? (NYT)
What It Means for Elon Musk to Be Worth $1 Trillion (NYT)

SpaceX IPO catapults Musk to trillionaire status

SpaceX IPO catapults Musk to trillionaire statusSpaceX's highly anticipated initial public offering has raised approximately $75 billion, making it one of the largest IPOs in history. The public listing has propelled Elon Musk to trillionaire status while the company leans heavily into space exploration and artificial intelligence. Analysts are also watching whether China's tech sector can produce its own ultra-wealthy figures in the wake of this historic event.

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As Musk becomes first trillionaire from SpaceX IPO, will next come from China?As the initial public offering sees Musk become the first ever trillionaire, China is also seeing growth in its tech uber-rich. (SCMP)
June 12, 2026 •SpaceX is now publicly traded, and it’s leaning heavily into space and AI. What does that mean for us humans here on earth? (NPR)
June 12, 2026 •The initial public offering from the rocket and AI company raised some $75 billion, making the company one of the biggest in the world — and likely making Elon Musk a trillionaire. (NPR)

SpaceX shares surge 19% in historic trading debut

SpaceX shares surge 19% in historic trading debutSpaceX shares closed up 19% on their first day of trading following the largest IPO in history. The massive offering has generated substantial windfall gains for early investors, including Larry Ellison, Jack Dorsey, and a Saudi prince. The IPO's unprecedented scale is also testing liquidity in Hong Kong's stock market amid concerns about capital outflows.

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The SpaceX factor: Hong Kong stocks face liquidity test from mega IPO (SCMP)
SpaceX Shares Close Up 19% After Historic IPO Makes Musk World’s First Trillionaire (Forbes)
Larry Ellison, Jack Dorsey, A Saudi Prince And Other Unexpected Winners From The SpaceX IPO (Forbes)
SpaceX IPO makes history as largest ever. Stock gains 19% on first day (NPR)

Value stocks outperform growth in market rotation

Value stocks outperform growth in market rotationValue stocks are significantly outperforming growth stocks by a wide margin, with analysts describing the trend as sustainable rather than temporary. AMD is gaining ground beyond its traditional CPU market and expanding into new segments. Notable midday movers include SpaceX, EchoStar, Adobe, Seagate Technology, and Charles Schwab as investors reposition their portfolios.

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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: SpaceX, EchoStar, Adobe, Seagate Technology, Charles Schwab... (CNBC)
‘Not a flash in the pan’: Why value stocks are beating growth by such a wide margin (MarketWatch)
AMD is seen as a CPU stock — but it’s gaining ground here, too (MarketWatch)