Top 15 Tech News Headlines (Last 24 Hours – as of April 2, 2026)

SpaceX confidentially files for blockbuster IPO (Project Apex) : Elon Musk’s space giant lined up 21 banks for what could be the largest U.S. listing ever; aims to raise $75B+ at ~$1.75T valuation to fund Starlink expansion, Starship development, and AI data-center ambitions.

.NASA launches Artemis II : Historic first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years; four astronauts (including Canadian) aboard Orion/SLS successfully lifted off April 1 for a 10-day mission.

Tenex becomes unicorn with $250M raise : AI-driven cybersecurity MDR startup; led by Crosspoint Capital to combat AI-powered attacks.

Cognichip raises $60M Series A : AI-to-design-AI chips startup; backed by Seligman Ventures and others to accelerate next-gen semiconductor automation.

Globalstar surges 15% on Amazon acquisition rumor : Satellite firm stock popped after reports Amazon is weighing a buyout for connectivity expansion.

Intel jumps 9% after repurchasing Ireland chip fab : Move signals renewed strength in U.S./EU manufacturing push amid AI demand.

Q1 2026 global startup funding shatters records at $297B : AI mega-rounds (including OpenAI) drove 2.5x quarterly growth per Crunchbase.

CoreWeave secures $8.5B debt financing : AI cloud infrastructure giant expands GPU capacity with non-dilutive capital.

Microsoft pledges major Windows 11 quality upgrades : New updates target stability and user complaints in ongoing rollout.

Valar Atomics (Palmer Luckey-backed) raises $450M at $2B valuation : Small nuclear reactors for AI power; funding to accelerate energy infrastructure for data centers.

Newly Launched Tech IPOs & Filings (Last 24 Hours)

SpaceX confidentially filed with SEC (Project Apex); targeting June 2026 debut to raise >$75B at ~$1.75T valuation for Starlink, Starship, and AI/space ops.  

Space Sector News (key updates)  

- NASA’s Artemis II successfully launched April 1 : first crewed Moon mission since 1972.  

- SpaceX IPO filing boosts broader space stocks and signals massive private capital influx into orbital infrastructure/AI.

Stock Performance on Nasdaq – Last Trading Session (April 1, 2026) 

Markets rallied strongly (Nasdaq +1.16%, best recent session) on easing geopolitical tensions and AI optimism. Approximate prices (sources: market data feeds):

- Apple (AAPL) : Open ~$253.79 | Close $255.63 | +0.73% (privacy/AI app buzz provided tailwind).  

- Alphabet/Google (GOOGL) : Open ~$287.56 | Close $297.39 | +3.42% (broad AI sentiment lift).  

- Microsoft (MSFT) : Open ~$370 | Close ~$369.37 | -0.24% (Windows 11 news neutral).  

- Nvidia (NVDA) : Open ~$174.40 | Close $175.75 | +0.75% (Marvell partnership buzz).  

- Meta (META) : Open ~$574 | Close ~$579 | +0.97% (AI features momentum).  

- Oracle (ORCL) : Down ~1.3% amid layoff reports.  

- Dell (DELL) : Participated in sector rally; closed modestly higher.  

- Tesla (TSLA) : Open ~$371.75 | Close ~$381 | +2.56% (market rebound).  

- Amazon (AMZN) : Open ~$208.27 | Close $210.57 | +1.08% (Globalstar rumor boost).  

- Adobe (ADBE) : Positive session in line with tech rally (~+1%).

Whats Buzzing ?

AI infrastructure and space plays dominated; Nvidia/Meta led gains on partnership/product news while SpaceX IPO hype lifted sentiment across tech.