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KNDS Delays IPO Amid European Defense Market Volatility
KNDS has hit the pause button on its highly anticipated IPO, citing turbulent conditions in the European defense market, and plans to revisit the listing when stability returns. The Franco-German land vehicle maker had completed preparations for a Frankfurt and Paris stock exchange debut.

Chinese Investors Secretly Bought SpaceX Stakes Before IPO
Meet the secretive investors who helped skyrocket SpaceX's valuation from $33.3 billion to a staggering $2.7 trillion - and discover how a US-based middleman, Tomales Bay Capital, quietly sold stakes to foreign buyers, including Chinese investors, before the IPO.

OpenAI Accelerates IPO Plans After Musk Lawsuit Dismissal
OpenAI is reportedly gearing up for a blockbuster IPO, with plans to confidentially file a draft prospectus as early as this week, amid rumors of a potential $1 trillion valuation. The move comes on the heels of a Musk lawsuit dismissal, clearing the way for the AI giant to accelerate its public debut plans.

DOD Invests $1 Billion in L3Harris Missile Unit Ahead of IPO
The Defense Department has just pumped $1 billion into L3Harris Technologies' missile-making unit, a strategic investment that sets the stage for a potential IPO. This major infusion of capital not only solidifies the DOD's stake but also gives them a built-in option to increase their ownership if the unit goes public.