Why has IPO become a buzzword? (opens original article in a new tab)

SpaceX's record $75 billion IPO highlights the growing trend of tech companies going public to raise capital, sparking concerns about potential market bubbles similar to the dot com era. Irish IPOs remain limited due to economic caution, while investors explore opportunities in US tech stocks.

• SpaceX's IPO raised $75 billion, valuing it at $1.77 trillion, setting a record for an initial offering.
• Global tech companies like Open AI and Anthropic have filed confidentially for IPOs, indicating potential future listings.
• Ireland's IPO activity is limited due to post-financial crisis caution, with companies preferring profit growth over equity financing.
• Concerns about an AI stock market bubble similar to the dot com crash are emerging as tech valuations rise rapidly.