SpaceX shares plunged 5.04% during intraday trading on Wednesday, as reports surfaced of discussions between the company and the government regarding a potential stock donation plan.
According to a Semafor report, the Trump administration has discussed with SpaceX the possibility of donating company stock to children's "Trump Accounts." This news has sparked concerns among investors about potential political entanglements and the implications for shareholder value.
Furthermore, the stock decline coincides with heightened scrutiny over SpaceX's corporate governance structure. A Reuters newsletter highlighted criticisms from major pension funds regarding the company's "extreme" ownership and control features, with SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda remarking that investors concerned about governance should simply avoid the stock. These combined factors appear to have driven negative sentiment and selling pressure during the session.
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