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China’s IPO Rush Is Showing Strain With Pace Nearing 2023 Frenzy
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China’s IPO Rush Is Showing Strain With Pace Nearing 2023 Frenzy China’s high-powered market for initial public offerings is showing signs that its breakneck pace could be difficult to sustain. Fueled by enthusiasm for all things artificial intelligence, companies are raising money at the fastest rate since 2023, with volumes at levels just before cooling measures back then ushered in a multiyear lull. Recent high-profile deals have struggled to hold on to initial gains, while a robust IPO...
China’s IPO Rush Is Showing Strain With Pace Nearing 2023 Frenzy
China’s high-powered market for initial public offerings is showing signs that its breakneck pace could be difficult to sustain.
Fueled by enthusiasm for all things artificial intelligence, companies are raising money at the fastest rate since 2023, with volumes at levels just before cooling measures back then ushered in a multiyear lull. Recent high-profile deals have struggled to hold on to initial gains, while a robust IPO pipeline has reanimated liquidity concerns. And some highly anticipated deals may be taking longer to come to market than previously thought.