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Larry Page's net worth has crossed three hundred billion dollars as Alphabet shares continue their strong run, fueled in part by renewed institutional confidence after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway disclosed its first stake in the Google parent last year. Buffett's endorsement carries weight, and the market has responded accordingly.
Shifting to space, SpaceX shares have fallen below their one hundred thirty five dollar IPO price for the first time, marking a fourth consecutive session of losses — a notable stumble for a stock that only recently joined the Nasdaq one hundred. The entry into that index brought heavy retail attention, and what goes up fast on momentum can unwind just as quickly when sentiment turns.
On the bond side, there's a contrarian case building. Big institutional players have been rotating away from fixed income, leaving valuations at levels that look increasingly attractive for individual investors willing to step in while the crowd steps out. When the smart money exits a trade, it often creates the very opportunity it was trying to avoid leaving behind.
That's the tape. Markets Desk, signing off the floor.
