SpaceX launches.
US x Iran deal.
Another stupid world record.
Markets
PAST WEEK | YEAR-SO-FAR | |
|---|---|---|
Nasdaq | -0.3% | +11.4% |
S&P500 | -0.0% | +8.4% |
MSCI Emerging Markets | +3.0% | +20.7% |
Bitcoin* | +3.9% | -24.7% |
Ethereum* | +4.1% | -41.4% |
Stock of the week: | +39.2% | +83.8% |
Crypto of the week: | +29.7% | +24.4% |
*Source: CoinGecko.com As of 7:10AM June 15, 2026
World news
Top news stories of the past week
1) SpaceX launch: SpaceX went public on Nasdaq on June 12 under the ticker SPCX, raising $75 billion at a fixed price of $135 per share, making it the largest IPO in stock market history at a $1.77 trillion valuation. Shares surged on debut, closing at $161 - a 19% jump on the first day of trading. Musk still owns 42% of the company, making him the world’s first TRILLIONAIRE.

2) US x Iran deal: The US and Iran reached an interim agreement today aimed at ending their ongoing war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with plans for a formal signing in Switzerland. However, Iranian officials have expressed caution on timing and reportedly rejected some drafts, leaving the final terms still somewhat in dispute even as Trump declared a signing imminent. Sooooo are we good?

3) World cup around the world: The 2026 World Cup officially kicked off (get it??) across the three co-host nations (the US, Canada, and Mexico) with opening ceremonies in all three cities. Three countries, one tournament has never been done before with Fifa! On the pitch, the US opened with an impressive 4-1 win over Paraguay and a dramatic last-minute Ivory Coast winner over Ecuador. Go sports!

Top WEIRD stories of the past week
1) A 37-year-old woman successfully faked being 12 years old and convinced a family to legally adopt her. What is her skincare routine?
2) A 43-year-old Indonesian man who had wandered into a mountain forest was found alive three years later. I imagine Netflix has already been in touch.
3) A 7-year-old boy from Pennsylvania visited his local library and broke a Guinness World Record by successfully putting on 50 sweaters at once. Hey kid! Congrats! You set the dumbest record imaginable. To all readers - plz plz plz if you have a 7-year old, just break this record today.
Chart
You like charts? Graphs? Ya you do
How big was the SpaceX IPO relative to others? Quite.

Music
Banger of the week
Most important thing
Meme? Nah. Art.


