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tech euphoria — WFH/cloud/e-commerce boom, Nasdaq records
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Snowflake's shares surged 111% in its NYSE debut, closing at $253.93 after pricing at $120, raising over $3 billion in the largest software IPO in history. Backed by Berkshire Hathaway and Salesforce, the cloud data platform achieved a $70.4 billion valuation, reflecting strong investor demand and signaling robust market appetite for high-growth tech. The successful listing highlights continued investor confidence despite economic uncertainty.
Japan's SoftBank reportedly drove massive options activity in major tech stocks like Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia, contributing to a market rally and inflated trading volumes. As the Nasdaq dropped 5%, analysts questioned the sustainability of gains fueled by speculative derivatives, warning of decoupling between fundamentals and stock prices. The episode highlights risks from concentrated, short-term trading by large investors in key market drivers.
Airbnb made a dramatic stock market debut, with shares more than doubling to value the company at over $100 billion, surpassing major hotel chains. The IPO provides liquidity for employees and investors amid a red-hot market, despite ongoing challenges including past host disputes and regulatory risks. The company's pandemic-driven pivot to local getaways fueled a rebound, though it has yet to achieve annual profitability.