Reuters features IPOX® Associate Lukas Muehlbauer’s commentary on York Space Systems’ $4.75 billion NYSE debut. Muehlbauer notes that the successful listing signals a receptive market for defense and space stocks in 2026, setting the stage for the highly anticipated SpaceX IPO. He also analyzes York’s acquisition of ATLAS Space Operations, cautioning that despite the push into software services, the stock will likely remain volatile and sensitive to government spending news in the near term.

Reuters features IPOX® Research Associate Lukas Muehlbauer’s analysis on Eikon Therapeutics' upcoming $908 million IPO. Muehlbauer highlights the premium placed on CEO Roger Perlmutter’s leadership and the company’s Nobel Prize-backed drug discovery platform. He further contrasts Eikon with recent listings like Aktis Oncology, explaining how Eikon aims to overcome historical toxicity challenges in immune-stimulating drugs. This listing signals renewed momentum for the biotech sector following a challenging 2025.

Bloomberg features IPOX® CEO Josef Schuster’s analysis on the "Once Upon a Farm" IPO, co-founded by Jennifer Garner. Discussing the "Hollywood IPO Curse," Schuster warns that celebrity-backed deals historically underperform, citing an "eight out of 11" failure rate. He urges investors to prioritize operational expertise and management resumes over star power. The article underscores the critical importance of evaluating business fundamentals versus celebrity marketing when assessing new public listings.

Reuters reports that Bob's Discount Furniture is targeting a $2.5 billion valuation in its upcoming NYSE IPO. IPOX® VP Kat Liu analyzed the retailer's position regarding trade risks, noting that the company’s shift away from China sourcing helps mitigate specific tariff concerns. However, Liu cautioned that the stock might still experience volatility driven by broader market sentiment regarding freight costs and global trade, rather than direct margin impacts.

Reuters reports that Forgent Power is targeting an $8.8 billion valuation in its upcoming NYSE debut. IPOX® Associate Lukas Muehlbauer provided expert analysis on the listing, characterizing the company’s heavy focus on data centers as a rare "direct play" on AI spending. Muehlbauer noted that while the growth narrative is strong, the proposed 10x price-to-sales ratio asks investors to pay a significant premium over industry peers.

SpaceX accelerates blockbuster IPO plans by lining up four Wall Street banks, while construction tech firm EquipmentShare hits a $7.2 billion valuation in its Nasdaq debut. IPOX® Associate Lukas Muehlbauer analyzes the deal and crypto custodian BitGo’s volatile start as a 2026 bellwether. The U.S. pipeline grows with filings from prime broker Clear Street and Brazilian fintech Agibank, plus potential moves by Jersey Mike’s and Ledger. Globally, European tank maker KNDS prepares a €25 billion listing, and Alibaba’s chip unit explores a spin-off.

Construction tech firm EquipmentShare surged in its Nasdaq debut, reaching a $7.2 billion valuation. In coverage by Reuters, IPOX® Research Associate Lukas Muehlbauer analyzes the deal, highlighting the company’s tech-driven growth potential against legacy competitors. Muehlbauer also notes the sensitivity of their expansion plans to the interest rate outlook. Read the full update on the latest addition to the U.S. IPO landscape.

IPOX® Associate Lukas Muehlbauer was featured in a recent Reuters article analyzing BitGo’s successful NYSE debut. Muehlbauer notes that BitGo serves as a key bellwether for the 2026 crypto IPO market, launching against the headwinds of a recent sector selloff. He highlights that BitGo’s positioning as a profitable, regulated infrastructure play - rather than a pure token play - helps insulate it from daily Bitcoin volatility.

As the U.S. IPO market heats up in January 2026 with over 20 new listings, Benzinga identifies IPO-focused ETFs as efficient tools for investors. The article highlights the First Trust U.S. Equity Opportunities ETF (FPX) and First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF (FPXI), both tracking IPOX® indices, as key funds to watch. These strategies offer systematic exposure to the largest U.S. and international IPOs and spin-offs during their critical growth phases.

The U.S. IPO pipeline accelerates as construction tech firm EquipmentShare targets a $6.4 billion valuation, with IPOX® VP Kat Liu highlighting its "narrative premium." Crypto custodian BitGo eyes a $2 billion debut, drawing commentary from IPOX® CEO Josef Schuster and Associate Lukas Muehlbauer on market selectivity. Brazilian fintech Agibank files for a $1 billion listing. Globally, Czech defense giant CSG launches a massive €30 billion IPO, while Chinese chipmaker Montage Technology preps a $22 billion Hong Kong debut.

Barron's features IPOX® CEO Josef Schuster in an analysis of BitGo's upcoming $2 billion NYSE debut. Highlighting the crypto custodian's profitability as a key strength, Schuster notes that while financials are solid, recent market volatility suggests investors remain disciplined. He cautions that despite the hype, there won't be "indiscriminate demand" for the stock. The piece also examines the broader 2026 IPO landscape, including upcoming listings like EquipmentShare.

Reuters reports that construction tech firm EquipmentShare.com is targeting a $6.41 billion valuation in its upcoming U.S. IPO. IPOX® VP Kat Liu provided expert commentary in the article, noting that the firm’s T3 technology layer adds a "narrative premium" compared to traditional rental competitors. Liu also highlighted the company’s impressive growth trajectory, predicting "healthy demand" driven by the credibility of its narrative as it prepares to list on Nasdaq.

A recent Reuters article discusses BitGo's target of a $1.96 billion valuation in its upcoming IPO. IPOX® Associate Lukas Muehlbauer provides expert commentary, noting that recent market scrutiny has driven a "flight to quality," positioning BitGo as a defensive play due to its regulatory status. The piece also highlights BitGo’s strategic timing amid small-cap momentum, supported by its recent pivot to profitability and OCC approval as a national trust bank.

A recent Seeking Alpha analysis by Fred Piard identifies the First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF (FPX), which tracks the IPOX® 100 U.S. Index, as the market's "most compelling" IPO fund. Piard notes that the ETF has significantly outperformed competitors and benchmarks since 2006, driven by the index’s unique methodology that captures value from both new listings and corporate spin-offs. He concludes that the fund's rules-based approach offers investors superior long-term returns compared to other strategies in the space.

Reuters features IPOX® VP Kat Liu’s analysis of Forgent Power Solutions’ robust IPO filing. Amid an 84% revenue surge, Liu discusses the strategic advantage of early 2026 timing and the constructive influence of strong peer performance. She provides critical insight into potential risks, including raw material costs and supply chain sensitivities, as the electrical equipment maker prepares for its NYSE debut.