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When the SpaceX IPO arrives, investors will pore over estimates for its more tangible businesses, such as launch services and Starlink’s space-based broadband product, which has more than 9 million customers External link.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

Over two weeks, delegates will pore over language describing countries’ commitments to reduce carbon emissions, jostling over the precise wording that all 194 countries can agree to.

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2023

ECB President Christine Lagarde is due to talk in a fireside chat later in the day and traders will pore over every word.

From Reuters • Nov. 10, 2023

Economists will pore over the release of eurozone consumer price data: A hot number could force the European Central Bank to more aggressively raise interest rates later in the week.

From New York Times • May 1, 2023

It is a fine large type for her; and she will pore over the plates, and forget Deerbrook and all her own ailments, in wondering how the people will get out of the ice.”

From Deerbrook by Martineau, Harriet