Most IPOs simply raise money for expansion. A few, however, reshape entire industries. Some change how we shop. Others change how we travel, communicate, or invest. Over time, these notable IPOs that ...

The artificial-intelligence revolution is likely to prompt a continued boom in the initial public offering market, with companies like Elon Musk’s SpaceX and xAI, Anthropic, OpenAI, Databricks, and ...

For U.S. initial public offerings, 2026 is starting out as a slow burn, with 24 IPOs filed so far, down 11.1% from the same period in 2025, according to Renaissance Capital. Additionally, just nine ...

Last year turned out to be one of the best years for initial public offerings (IPOs) since 2014. In 2025, the U.S. had 353 IPOs, with 210 operating company IPOs, and $70 billion in capital raised.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Osman is a finance expert with over 30 years of experience. Having spent over 35 years in the financial markets, I have ...