Paris, France, July 23, 2026 (AFP) - AI-led boom in IPOs raises concerns about a bust

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This has been a banner year for stock listings, thanks largely to AI firms, but the massive size of the operations raises questions about whether the markets can continue to absorb them. In just the first half of 2026, there were $194 billion in stock market listings worldwide -- triple the amount for the same period in 2025 and more than last year as a whole, according to figures from consultancy EY. The bulk of the money has been raised in the......

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