Reuters reports Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust is aiming to raise slightly over $1.7 billion in a U.S. IPO to acquire newly built data centers amid strong demand for AI-linked infrastructure. IPOX® CEO Josef Schuster is quoted on the strength of the U.S. IPO market, noting that gains in AI- and energy-related deal flow have supported sentiment and demand for new listings. The Blackstone vehicle plans to list on the NYSE under the symbol “BXDC.”

Reuters reports Cerebras Systems is targeting a valuation of up to $26.62 billion in its U.S. IPO, amid strong investor demand for AI infrastructure and advanced chips. IPOX® Research Associate Lukas Muehlbauer is quoted on Cerebras’ competitive positioning against Nvidia, its role as a signal deal for high-growth AI infrastructure listings, and the potential race to complete offerings before a major SpaceX IPO draws investor attention and capital in the Reuters article published May 4, 2026.

Reuters reported that Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square and Pershing Square USA are set to list on the NYSE after Pershing Square USA raised $5 billion in its IPO. The debut marks Ackman’s renewed effort to bring a flagship U.S.-listed fund to market and tests investor appetite for closed-end funds. IPOX® Research Associate Lukas Muehlbauer was quoted on the offering’s structure, noting that shares of the managing company may have helped support investor demand beyond the fund alone in the listing.

Reuters reported that Rare Earths Americas launched its U.S. IPO roadshow, targeting a valuation of up to $368.4 million amid rising investor interest in critical minerals. The company plans to raise up to $52.8 million and list on NYSE American under “REA”. IPOX® Associate Lukas Muehlbauer was quoted, noting the company’s role in supply-chain diversification and the potential M&A appeal of newly public rare earth companies in a strategically important sector as global demand continues to accelerate sharply worldwide.

Lincoln International has filed for a rare U.S. initial public offering, joining the ranks of publicly traded boutique investment banks like Moelis and Houlihan Lokey. The Chicago-based firm, which reported $214.1 million in net income on $783.8 million in revenue for 2025, is capitalizing on a rebounding global dealmaking environment. IPOX® CEO Josef Schuster highlighted the asset class's resilience against recent geopolitical volatility, stating a "golden age for U.S. IPOs has arrived" amidst strong demand for U.S.-domiciled specialty deals.