The New York Times

1. SpaceX Finalizes IPO Price at $135 a Share in World’s Largest Public Offering

   Elon Musk’s rocket company said it would sell more than 555 million shares at $135 each in its blockbuster initial public offering, which is set to begin trading on Friday.

2. Skeptics Question Whether SpaceX Is Worth $1.77 Trillion

   Elon Musk’s rocket company is spending big and losing money. That has raised questions about whether it can justify its valuation for its blockbuster initial public offering.

3. Absent From the SpaceX and OpenAI I.P.O.s? Chinese Investors.

   SpaceX will not raise money from investors in China and Hong Kong. Others firms, like OpenAI, may follow suit.

4. Trump Picks Jay Clayton for Director of National Intelligence After Backlash Over Bill Pulte

   The president said he would nominate Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan and the former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, for the permanent role.

5. What to Know About Jay Clayton, Trump’s Pick for Intelligence Director

   Mr. Clayton, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan and a former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, has been overseeing an office known for prominent cases.