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Marketplace · May 21, 2026 · 00:25:14

Why do some companies wait to IPO?

Show Notes

The episode explores why companies like SpaceX and OpenAI delay going public, weighing the benefits of raising capital against the costs of public scrutiny. It also examines rising tungsten prices hurting U.S. manufacturers, Stellantis’s bet on affordable cars, and an optimistic outlook on global trade from the authors of “How to Win a Trade War.”

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Highlights

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SpaceX and OpenAI IPO Delays
SpaceX recently filed for an IPO and OpenAI is expected to later this year, after both companies remained private for over a decade.
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Tungsten Price Spike
U.S. manufacturers are struggling with sharply rising tungsten prices, a critical material for cutting tools, aerospace components, and defense applications.
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Stellantis Affordable Car Strategy
Automaker Stellantis is doubling down on affordable vehicle models as a growth strategy.
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Trade War Optimism
The authors of “How to Win a Trade War” argue that globalization has not ended and that future trade policies could be more constructive.
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References

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How to Win a Trade War — Unknown — Authors make an optimistic case for future global economy
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