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OpenAI confidentially filed an S-1 with the SEC for an initial public offering, but timing is undecided.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

She signed with the University of Florida on Nov. 12, one month after committing to one of the most successful SEC programs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Some, including current SEC chief Paul Atkins, long argued for a looser view of what counts as material for investors, warning that extra disclosures deter companies from going public.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Only 5% of day traders make money, but the SEC is now making it easier for more people to try it anyway.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

A friend at the Journal hooked them up with the enforcement division of the SEC, but the enforcement division of the SEC had no interest either.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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