Record IPOs Are Back: Why Retail Investors May Be Walking Into A Trap

WeWork never made it through the traditional IPO process in its original form. Once the governance structure and cash burn became transparent, enthusiasm collapsed. Narrative met structure. Structure prevailed. These were not isolated cases. They were reminders that private market optimism does not automatically translate into public market returns.Uber was one of the most anticipated offerings of its era. The story was enormous. The scale was undeniable. Yet years after its IPO, the stock traded below its ...