The IPO Buzz: The Waiting Game
The IPO market is playing the waiting game. IPO investors are anticipating Anthropic’s blockbuster filing – possibly by the end of the week. The IPO Calendar shows no large IPOs on tap for the week of Oct. 19, 2026. (This is the 39th anniversary of Black Monday.) Two small deals may get priced this week. Meanwhile, AI-focused Nscale is getting pushback from IPO investors over its val..
Read more October 19, 2026IPO Calendar
| Company | Symbol proposed | Shares (Millions) | Est. $ Volume | Expected to Trade | SCOOP Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Therapeutics | CTY | 11.1 | $ 200.0 mil | 10/16/2026 Priced | S/O | S/O |
| TCGX Acquisition Corp. II (Stock-Only) | TCXB | 10.0 | $ 100.0 mil | 10/16/2026 Priced | S/O | S/O |
| Bitari | BIAI | 4.3 | $ 30.0 mil | 10/19/2026 Week of | S/O | S/O |
Last 100 IPOs - October 18, 2026
| Number of IPOs priced : | 100 |
| Number Up: | 41 |
| Number Down: | 56 |
| Number Unchanged: | 3 |
| Percentage Change From Issue Price: | -0.13% |
| Percentage Change for The Nasdaq Composite | 35.22% |
2026 IPO Scorecard - October 18, 2026
| Number of IPOs priced (Excluding 152 units) : | 132 |
| Number Up: | 50 |
| Number Down: | 79 |
| Number Unchanged: | 3 |
| Total Return From Issue Price: | -1.24% |
| The Nasdaq Composite Index YTD % Change | 35.22% |