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TNB Tech Minute: SpaceX’s Valuation Now $1 Trillion Lower Than Its Peak

Jul 17, 2026 · 2m

Summary

Julie Chang reports on major tech market shifts, noting SpaceX’s valuation dropped to $1.6 trillion following a failed Starship test. Apple briefly surpassed NVIDIA as the most valuable U.S. company, though NVIDIA regained the lead amid AI skepticism. Meanwhile, Netflix shares fell sharply after disappointing Q2 earnings highlighted weak viewer engagement and slowing growth.

Topics discussed

HPE sponsorship and self-driving networks intro Realtor.com app advertisement SpaceX valuation drop and Starship launch abort Apple vs NVIDIA market cap battle Netflix stock decline after earnings ReliaQuest cybersecurity sponsorship HPE Rami Rahim on AI-powered networks
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