SpaceX has lined up four banks to lead its initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, as Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite firm moves forward with plans for the biggest-ever listing. The company sees Bank of America Corp., Goldman Sachs Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Morgan Stanley in senior roles, the people said, asking not to be identified as the information isn’t public.
Kelly Rodriques is the CEO of Forge Global, a leading provider of marketplace infrastructure, data services, technology and investment solutions for the private market. The firm was recently acquired by Schwab in a deal expected to close this year. Kelly breaks down Forge’s latest data highlighting 2025 private market performance and expectations for the IPO market in 2026, including a protentional mega-offering for SpaceX. He speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec on Bloomberg Businessweek Daily.

SpaceX has lined up four banks to lead its initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, as Elon Musk&rsquo;s rocket and satellite firm moves forward with plans for the biggest-ever listing. The company sees Bank of America Corp., Goldman Sachs Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. and Morgan Stanley in senior roles, the people said, asking not to be identified as the information isn&rsquo;t public. Kelly Rodriques is the CEO of Forge Global, a leading provider of marketplace infrastructure, data services, technology and investment solutions for the private market. The firm was recently acquired by Schwab in a deal expected to close this year. Kelly breaks down Forge&rsquo;s latest data highlighting 2025 private market performance and expectations for the IPO market in 2026, including a protentional mega-offering for SpaceX. He speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec on Bloomberg Businessweek Daily.

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Forge Global CEO Kelly Rodriques on SpaceX and the IPO Outlook

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Stamatis Tsantanis is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. He joined the Company in 2012 and led its rise to a world-renowned pure-play Capesize company listed in the US, with cargo carrying capacity exceeding 3.4 million deadweight tons. Stamatis is also the Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Maritime Corporation, an independent diversified public shipping company that was initially established as a subsidiary of Seanergy.


The two companies have a combined fleet of 25 ships sailing around the world, with each measuring roughly the size of two football fields and hauling a variety of dry bulk commodities to various destinations. Stamatis discusses the health of the global shipping industry and how exogenous events such as wars and other geopolitical tensions affect his business. He speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec on Bloomberg Businessweek Daily.

Stamatis Tsantanis is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. He joined the Company in 2012 and led its rise to a world-renowned pure-play Capesize company listed in the US, with cargo carrying capacity exceeding 3.4 million deadweight tons. Stamatis is also the Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Maritime Corporation, an independent diversified public shipping company that was initially established as a subsidiary of Seanergy.
 The two companies have a combined fleet of 25 ships sailing around the world, with each measuring roughly the size of two football fields and hauling a variety of dry bulk commodities to various destinations. Stamatis discusses the health of the global shipping industry and how exogenous events such as wars and other geopolitical tensions affect his business. He speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec on Bloomberg Businessweek Daily.

Trade and Geopolitics on the High Seas

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Wall Street traders sent stocks to all-time highs on speculation that solid corporate earnings will keep powering market gains. The dollar slid to an almost four-year low. Gold held above $5,000.


Not even a slump in consumer confidence prevented a fifth day of gains for the S&P 500, which approached 7,000. United Parcel Service Inc. gave a bullish outlook. The Nasdaq 100 rose 0.9% before results from megacaps. UnitedHealth Group Inc. led losses in insurers on a disappointing forecast and as the US proposed holding payments to private Medicare plans flat next year.


The dollar slid to its lowest since February 2022 as signs of US support to boost the yen reinforced the argument about potential coordinated intervention to guide the greenback lower against key trading partners.


On the eve of the Federal Reserve decision, Treasury yields edged up. The central bank is projected to halt its rate-cutting cycle as a steadier jobs market restores a degree of consensus among officials after months of growing division.
The expected decision to hold rates is likely to amplify the outrage of President Donald Trump, who wants them slashed.

Today's show features:
Bloomberg News FX and Rates Reporter Carter Johnson on the US dollar weakening to its lowest level in four years
Sheila Kahyaoglu, Managing Director in Equity Research at Jefferies, on Boeing’s quarterly results and the outlook for aviation and aerospace industries
Bloomberg News Senior Reporter Jennifer Dlouhy on the White House shifting gears in its sweeping immigration crackdown in Minneapolis
Karen Veraa-Perry, Head of US iShares Fixed Income Strategy at BlackRock, on investing in the fixed income market through ETFs, and US monetary policy expectations

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: <a href="http://bit.ly/3vTiACF">http://bit.ly/3vTiACF</a>.
 Wall Street traders sent stocks to all-time highs on speculation that solid corporate earnings will keep powering market gains. The dollar slid to an almost four-year low. Gold held above $5,000.
 Not even a slump in consumer confidence prevented a fifth day of gains for the S&amp;P 500, which approached 7,000. United Parcel Service Inc. gave a bullish outlook. The Nasdaq 100 rose 0.9% before results from megacaps. UnitedHealth Group Inc. led losses in insurers on a disappointing forecast and as the US proposed holding payments to private Medicare plans flat next year.
 The dollar slid to its lowest since February 2022 as signs of US support to boost the yen reinforced the argument about potential coordinated intervention to guide the greenback lower against key trading partners.
 On the eve of the Federal Reserve decision, Treasury yields edged up. The central bank is projected to halt its rate-cutting cycle as a steadier jobs market restores a degree of consensus among officials after months of growing division. The expected decision to hold rates is likely to amplify the outrage of President Donald Trump, who wants them slashed. Today's show features:
<ul>
<li>Bloomberg News FX and Rates Reporter Carter Johnson on the US dollar weakening to its lowest level in four years</li>
<li>Sheila Kahyaoglu, Managing Director in Equity Research at Jefferies, on Boeing&rsquo;s quarterly results and the outlook for aviation and aerospace industries</li>
<li>Bloomberg News Senior Reporter Jennifer Dlouhy on the White House shifting gears in its sweeping immigration crackdown in Minneapolis</li>
<li>Karen Veraa-Perry, Head of US iShares Fixed Income Strategy at BlackRock, on investing in the fixed income market through ETFs, and US monetary policy expectations</li>
</ul>

S&P 500 Hits Record High as Dollar Selloff Deepens

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Fastenal Company (Nasdaq: FAST) announced last month that Daniel Florness had communicated to the company's Board of Directors his decision to step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer of Fastenal on July 16, 2026. On December 19, 2025, Fastenal's Board appointed Jeffery M. Watts, Fastenal's current President and Chief Sales Officer, to succeed Mr. Florness as Fastenal's CEO effective as of July 16, 2026.


Florness joined Fastenal in 1996 and became CEO back in 2016. He expects to continue to serve as a Strategic Advisor to the firm's incoming CEO until early 2028. Dan joins to discuss the health of the company as he enters his final months at the helm, and how emerging technology has increasingly impacted the manufacturing landscape. Dan speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec on Bloomberg Businessweek Daily.

Fastenal Company (Nasdaq: FAST) announced last month that Daniel Florness had communicated to the company's Board of Directors his decision to step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer of Fastenal on July 16, 2026. On December 19, 2025, Fastenal's Board appointed Jeffery M. Watts, Fastenal's current President and Chief Sales Officer, to succeed Mr. Florness as Fastenal's CEO effective as of July 16, 2026.
 Florness joined Fastenal in 1996 and became CEO back in 2016. He expects to continue to serve as a Strategic Advisor to the firm's incoming CEO until early 2028. Dan joins to discuss the health of the company as he enters his final months at the helm, and how emerging technology has increasingly impacted the manufacturing landscape. Dan speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec on Bloomberg Businessweek Daily.

Fastenal CEO on US Manufacturing, Emerging Tech, Leadership Challenges

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Forge Global CEO Kelly Rodriques on SpaceX and the IPO Outlook

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