SpaceX has raised $40 billion in callable debt, which can be repaid early, to buy GPUs used to run AI systems. Musk said the company could borrow because of its strong credit rating and steady revenue from Starlink and rocket launches, while debt markets have almost entirely closed to companies without substantial revenue independent of AI data centers. He predicted that more than 200 “neoclouds” will consolidate into a few survivors. The article notes that Nasdaq futures were near 29,080, down sharply from above 30,000 earlier this month, as investors grow worried about returns on heavy AI spending.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Semiconductors |
| Market cap | $5.1T |
| Close on 10/23/2026 | 211.00 |
| Change that session | -0.57% |
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