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Last updated: June 3, 2026, 8:31 PM ET

IPO Pipeline & Market Debuts

Elon Musk's SpaceX prepares a record $75 billion offering at a proposed $135 share price that would surpass Saudi Aramco's 2019 debut in both valuation and proceeds raised. The aerospace company's massive float comes as McKesson Corp.'s medical-surgical unit priced a $2.25 billion leveraged loan on Wednesday, positioning the subsidiary for its own public listing amid strong investor demand for healthcare assets.

Equity Markets

U.S. equities retreated broadly as renewed U.S.-Iran clashes disrupted a months-long rally, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing down 1.2% and the Nasdaq composite falling 0.9%. Semiconductor maker Broadcom lost over $250 billion in market value after shares slid as much as 15% in late trading, as investors punished the chip company's disappointing revenue forecast despite strong AI-driven demand. Discount retailer Five Below tumbled in post-market trading after raising full-year profit guidance but warning that elevated oil prices could pressure consumers, while Petco Health & Wellness shares dropped 18% after second-quarter outlook fell short of Wall Street expectations.

Commodities & Precipitation Metals

Oil futures pulled back slightly in Asian trading on profit-taking after three consecutive sessions of gains, though prices remain elevated as U.S.-Iran hostilities threaten a peace deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Gold prices held declines near recent levels as investors weighed persistent inflation risks against safe-haven demand, with the metal trading around $2,340 per ounce amid escalating Middle East tensions.

Regulatory Developments

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission eliminated its decades-old gag rule governing enforcement settlements, ending nearly 30 years of restrictions that prevented settling parties from publicly discussing their cases or denying wrongdoing. The change marks a significant shift in how the derivatives regulator will handle future enforcement actions, potentially providing more transparency to market participants.