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IPO Activity Dipped in Q1, But Don’t Call It a Downturn

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IPO activity got off to a slow start in 2026 amid the ongoing Iran conflict and other first-quarter disruptions. The article says recent dips in the IPO Pulse are well below levels that would indicate a downturn, suggesting a temporary headwind rather than a broader IPO slump.

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IPO activity got off to a slow start in 2026 amid the ongoing Iran conflict and other first-quarter disruptions. The article says recent dips in the IPO Pulse are well below levels that would indicate a downturn, suggesting a temporary headwind rather than a broader IPO slump.

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