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

According to market sources: Data shows that U.S. IPO and stock issuance in the first half of 2026 reached an all-time high, with total fundraising hitting $251 billion. SpaceX's record-breaking listing was one of the main driving forces. Investment bankers expect a stronger IPO pipeline in the third quarter, with AI-related companies serving as the core catalyst. Major firms, including Anthropic, are still expected to advance their listing processes. The market generally believes that AI capital expenditure and the high valuation environment of tech stocks are jointly supporting the continuation of this IPO boom cycle.