U.S. IPO Boom Sets Records: $251 Billion Raised in First Half, AI-Driven New Wave of Listings May Continue

Odaily Planet Daily News According to market sources: Data shows that US IPO and stock issuance reached a record high in the first half of 2026, with total funding reaching $251 billion, driven significantly by SpaceX's record-breaking listing. Investment bankers expect an even stronger IPO pipeline in the third quarter, with AI-related companies serving as the core driving force. Several heavyweight firms, including Anthropic, are still expected to advance their listing processes. The market generally believes that AI capital expenditure and the high valuation environment for tech stocks are jointly supporting the continuation of the current IPO boom cycle.