S&P 500 rejects SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic over profitability rules

The S&P Dow Jones indices committee declined to fast-track SpaceX into the S&P 500 and won't waive profitability requirements for unprofitable AI companies seeking inclusion. The decision enforces existing listing standards rather than creating new exceptions for high-profile, well-funded firms—a reminder that index inclusion isn't automatic even for companies with massive valuations and market attention.