BlackRock has placed a purchase order worth $5 billion for SpaceX's IPO.

【Space Business】SpaceX, the U.S. aerospace company led by Elon Musk, is preparing for what is reported to be the largest initial public offering (IPO) in history, aiming to raise $75 billion (approximately ¥12 trillion). According to multiple sources familiar with the matter, BlackRock, the U.S. asset management giant, has reportedly placed an order to purchase at least $5 billion worth of SpaceX shares. <7203> Toyota　　　　　<7721> Tokyo Keiki <2359> Ko

Fisco JapanJun 11 16:33 ET

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran would be attacked within ten days.

【Defense】U.S. President Donald Trump was reported on the 10th as telling reporters, 'We will strike Iran—strike them very hard. We struck Iran hard yesterday, and we will do so again today.' On his social media account, Trump reportedly added that Iran still has an opportunity to negotiate a lasting peace agreement, but criticized the Iranian government for continuing to stall. ＜7011＞Mitsubishi Heavy Industries　　　　　　＜7012＞Kawasaki Heavy Industries ＜6503＞Mitsubishi Electric　　　　　　　＜7270＞

Fisco JapanJun 10 16:53 ET

Trump stated that a response is necessary to Iran's downing of a U.S. military helicopter.

[Defense] On the 9th, U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly accused Iran of shooting down a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz and stated that the United States must respond to this attack. Following the Apache’s crash on the 8th, a rescue operation was launched to retrieve the two crew members before Iranian forces could reach them; the crew was successfully rescued by a U.S. Navy unmanned surface vessel. This vessel is part of the Navy’s AI and drone unit, established to enhance U.S. military capabilities in the Middle East, and this rescue marks one of the first operational uses of such

Fisco JapanJun 9 17:06 ET

European retail investors are eagerly anticipating SpaceX's IPO.

It has been reported that individual investors in Europe are engaged in a fierce battle to secure a share of the highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) of U.S.-based SpaceX. However, some experts have warned that without the 'resources' typically available to institutional investors, retail investors may find themselves at a significant disadvantage in this transaction. <7203> Toyota　　　　　<7721> Tokyo Keiki <2359> Core　　　　　　<3004> Jin’ei <

Fisco JapanJun 8 17:22 ET

Clouds loom over the renewed ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon.

【Defense】The renewed ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon is reported to have been thrown into crisis just hours after its implementation. On the 4th, clashes erupted between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, the Iran-aligned armed group in Lebanon, with both sides expressing doubts about each other's commitment to the ceasefire accord. <7011> Mitsubishi Heavy Industries　　　　<7012> Kawasaki Heavy Industries <6503> Mitsubishi Electric　　　　　　　<7270> SUBARU <7224> ShinMaywa　　　　　　　　<7721> Tokyo Keiki

Fisco JapanJun 4 16:40 ET

The United States and Iran exchanged attacks, with a drone strike targeting Kuwait International Airport.

【Defense】The United States and Iran are engaged in intense reciprocal attacks. Iran has reportedly launched ballistic missiles at U.S. military bases and carried out drone strikes on Kuwait’s airport. These escalations have unfolded amid a fragile ceasefire that began in April, as diplomatic efforts stall.

Fisco JapanJun 3 16:14 ET