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

Reported by MarketWatch · Published 20 Oct 2026, 5:30 PM MYT (1 hr ago)

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

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