# South Korean IPO flop is the latest in a string of disappointments for the global AI trade

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- Published: 2026-10-20T09:30:00+00:00
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October alone has witnessed the shelving of three separate flotations planned for data-center providers, backed by AI powerhouses like Nvidia, Blackstone and SoftBank. Investors are not convinced of the sustainability of the capex outlay.

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