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IPO

NOUN
initial public offering
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The outcome of the case could shape the future of OpenAI, the fast-rising generative AI giant now valued at over $850 billion and preparing for an IPO.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Appeared in the May 2, 2026, print edition as 'OpenAI Wants to IPO.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

“When SpaceX has its IPO, Google would likely hold on to its share, which is much more valuable than a huge cash payout,” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

Alphabet reports staggering Q1 earnings, Bill Ackman’s IPO is a bust, and Palintir is selling a branded but stylish chorecoat.

From Slate • May 2, 2026

The other, he said, are American investment banks and financial services companies, which often need to prepare glossy pamphlets with graphs to illustrate the benefits of an IPO or a proposed merger.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman