Capital markets·October 20, 2026 at 5:30 AM EDT·1 source
South Korean IPO flop is the latest in a string of disappointments for the global AI trade
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What happened
- Three planned October flotations for data-center providers were shelved.
- The offerings were backed by Nvidia, Blackstone and SoftBank.
- Investors are questioning the sustainability of AI-related capital spending.
Shelved flotations in October
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Why it matters
The developments signal investor skepticism toward the durability of AI infrastructure spending, relevant to ECM, sponsors, private equity and technology investors.
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