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SpaceX shares rise even as company insiders get a chance to sell for the first time
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Bernard Condon, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The number of shares available for trading has more than doubled, with over 900 million shares now available.
SpaceX, a company with local presence, saw its stock rise on Thursday. This increase occurred despite the fact that many insiders were allowed to sell their shares for the first time. In recent days, investors had pushed the shares down in anticipation of potential sales by insiders.
The number of shares available for trading has more than doubled, with over 900 million shares now available. 1% increase, after a significant drop the previous day. Further details on this development are available from KPRC 2 / Click2Houston.
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Category: business Published: August 6, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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