This week Vic's flying solo (miss you Soph!!), and she's brought the big stories. SpaceX has officially filed to go public, and it could be the largest IPO in history at a $2 trillion valuation. But is the hype justified? Vic breaks down what SpaceX actually is, what you'd be buying, and how everyday investors can get involved. Plus, Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI gets thrown out of court in under two hours, and the reason why is more embarrassing than the loss itself. Shakira just won a €55 million tax battle with the Spanish government, and there are some surprisingly practical takeaways for anyone who spends time across different countries. And finally, the latest US jobs data tells a more complicated story than the headlines suggest, and what it really means for your career in the age of AI. 

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WTF does that mean? A guide to all the jargony bits:

NASDAQ – A US stock exchange. Basically where all the big tech companies live.

Retail Investors – Everyday investors. You and me.

Valuation – What people think a company is worth.

Revenue – Money coming in. Not the same as profit.

Statute of Limitations – Waited too long to sue? Case dismissed.

Tax Resident – The country that gets to tax you.

Dividends – Getting paid just for owning shares.

The 4% Rule – Withdraw 4% a year in retirement and your money should last 30 years.

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Chapters

• 00:00:00 Coming up in this episode...
• 00:01:05 Pathfinder x The Curve
• 00:01:35 The Space X IPO
• 00:12:06 Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI: case closed
• 00:15:29 Pathfinder x The Curve
• 00:16:28 How Shakira beat a €55 million tax bill
• 00:20:19 Is AI actually killing jobs? The truth is complicated
• 00:25:39 Community question: Can you really retire on dividends alone?
• 00:28:27 Thank you for listening!
• 00:29:06 Financial Disclaimer

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