Explained in plain English
What is an IPO?
An Initial Public Offering, or IPO, is when a private company first sells shares to the public on a stock exchange. This allows them to raise significant capital for growth and expansion. SpaceX's shares reaching their original IPO price means they've recovered their initial value after their market debut in June.
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