{
  "id": 17195531,
  "title": "SpaceX's Stock Sits Below Its June IPO Open. Is That a Warning Sign for Anthropic?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/spacexs-stock-sits-below-its-june-ipo-open-is-that-a-warning-sign-for",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-30T07:26:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/10/30/spacexs-stock-sits-below-its-june-ipo-open-is-that/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This week, AI company Anthropic unveiled its S-1 form, the necessary paperwork required for a public offering (IPO). Investors may have been excited about this development, given the increasing interest in investing in AI firms. However, some may recall a similar level of anticipation when Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX -0.92%), commonly known as SpaceX, went public, with its shares opening at $150 on June 12 of that year. After initially reaching a peak of over $225 in the initial days, the stock experienced a sharp decline to around $108, currently trading below its initial $150 level. Investors contemplating purchasing shares of Anthropic should consider whether this situation serves as a cautionary tale. The appropriate response is not solely due to SpaceX's actions, but rather because of the broader trends observed in IPOs. It is understandable for investors to assume that Anthropic's IPO will mirror SpaceX's in terms of market performance. Both companies have been heavily invested in artificial intelligence (AI) and related infrastructure, with significant user adoption in the AI model space. Nevertheless, immediate challenges may pose near-term obstacles. Both companies have heavily invested in AI and infrastructure, and market apprehensions surrounding the scale of these investments -- and their potential to generate profitable returns -- have triggered sell-offs in other AI-related stocks. Additionally, similar to other IPO stocks, Anthropic will face periodic lock-up expirations during its first year of public trading. Each expiration will grant more shares held by pre-IPO stakeholders the right to be sold on the Nasdaq, potentially increasing selling pressure and leading to a decrease in share prices. Beyond these concerns, Warren Buffett has expressed reservations about IPOs, citing that an IPO is like a negotiated transaction where the seller decides the timing of the public listing, and it is unlikely to be favorable for investors. Companies typically go public to raise capital, not to offer investors a stock with substantial returns. Consequently, early investors are more vulnerable to the cyclical risks associated with sector-specific downturns or broader market declines. While SpaceX's brief history offers insights for Anthropic investors, it is just one of many cautionary stories in the history of IPO stocks. Despite the promising long-term prospects for Anthropic, as AI technology continues to advance, it may be prudent for investors to hold off on buying the stock immediately following its IPO. Instead, they might consider exploring other investment opportunities in the meantime. The Motley Fool offers various premium services that can aid investors in making informed decisions.",
  "summary": "SpaceX and Anthropic could have similar IPO trajectories, but perhaps not for the reasons you might expect.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "SpaceX's Stock Sits Below Its June IPO Open. Is That a Warning Sign for Anthropic?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/spacexs-stock-sits-below-its-june-ipo-open-is-that-a-warning-sign-for-17196637",
        "published": "2026-10-30T07:46:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}