FTSE Russell is testing a new fast-entry policy to potentially include SpaceX in its indexes, driven by AI enthusiasm.

The entities involved

• SpaceX →

  American private aerospace company

  • The UK defence ministry has adopted and begun using SpaceX's Starshield and Starlink services.Mon 17:54
  • Starship tests are currently being conducted, involving the vehicle's return to Earth.Mon 16:52
• FTSE Russell →

  British provider of stock market indices

  • Market cap valuation of SpaceX is nearing parity with Amazon.com, while MSCI and FTSE Russell are considering adding SpaceX to their indices.Mon 03:37
  • Meta's IPO was mentioned in relation to Nasdaq, and SpaceX debuted on the Nasdaq stock exchange.Sun 23:35
• Amazon.com →

  e-commerce platform

  • Amazon blocked Meta's AI assistant, Muse, from shopping on Amazon.com, as Muse's usage threatens traditional e-commerce models.Mon 17:49
  • Jefferies reaffirmed Amazon's stock buy rating on June 18, 2026.Mon 12:11

Related events

• Driven by CEO Elon Musk's leadership, SpaceX is expected to achieve fast-track inclusion in major financial indexes, including the Nasdaq 100.Jun 17
• Ark Invest is a major investor in SpaceX, whose growth engine is Starlink. Elon Musk leads SpaceX, and its valuation is compared to tech giants like Microsoft.Jun 15
• Starship is enabling cheaper satellite deployment, while Starlink remains SpaceX's primary revenue driver and is tied to broader AI work via direct-to-cell efforts.Jul 14
• SpaceX's AI operations are competing with chipmakers, while Starlink remains a business unit of the company.Jun 28
• Starlink business is reportedly subsidizing investments made by SpaceX into various high-tech and AI companies, including Anthropic, OpenAI, and Nvidia.Jun 22