According to the article, recent tech earnings have sent the AI trade into a steep decline. The article provides no further details about SpaceX or other companies.
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Original headline: Tech Earnings Sink SpaceX Stock. No Other Companies Meet Elon Musk’s High Bar.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Industry | Automobile Manufacturers |
| Market cap | $1.6T |
| Close on 10/29/2026 | 403.30 |
| Change that session | -0.23% |
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