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The other four unicorns on tap for IPOs this week may be slightly less buzzy but are still noteworthy, especially since they’re looking to capture some momentum before SpaceX potentially sucks up all the oxygen.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The offering is yet another reflection that the artificial-intelligence ambitions of Big Tech are outstripping their substantial operating cash flows, forcing them to tap debt and equity markets.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

As more AI stocks tap public markets to satisfy their vast capital needs, a widely diversified AI portfolio becomes possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

At a public tap, he splashes water over his face before settling into a narrow strip of shade near the market.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“Just a slight tap with your heels and he’ll fly. Each tap, he’ll go faster and faster. But he won’t be able to gallop full out all the time. Pull back and let him slow.”

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes