Benzinga·2025-12-06 08:53Core Insights - The New York Stock Exchange anticipates a significant increase in delayed IPOs in early 2026, particularly in January and the first quarter [1][2] - The IPO market experienced disruptions earlier in the year due to major events, including a temporary government shutdown, which caused companies to postpone their listing plans [2][3] - Political uncertainty surrounding midterm elections later in 2026 may lead companies to avoid going public during that period [3][4] Company-Specific Developments - Anthropic, an AI startup backed by Alphabet and Amazon, is preparing for a potential IPO in 2026 [4] - OpenAI, supported by Microsoft, is also planning for a significant IPO, with a potential valuation of $1 trillion, possibly filing with regulators in the second half of 2026 [5] - SpaceX has informed investors of its intention to pursue a full-company IPO, including Starlink, by late 2026, with a valuation estimated at $800 billion [6]