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Sources: major investors are increasingly skeptical Anthropic's IPO can achieve a $1.5T valuation after a market selloff; one says it could be closer to $1T (Wall Street Journal)

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In short

Souring sentiment among major financial backers indicates that Anthropic's market debut may fall short of its most ambitious pricing targets. Following a market selloff, key investors are doubting whether the offering can support a $1.5 trillion valuation. In fact, some sources suggest that the artificial intelligence company might ultimately see its valuation settle closer to $1 trillion.

Key points

  • Shifting sentiment among key backers reflects broader market turbulence affecting anticip…: Shifting sentiment among key backers reflects broader market turbulence affecting anticipated artificial intelligence listings.
  • Expectations for Anthropic's eventual public valuation have been significantly revised do…: Expectations for Anthropic's eventual public valuation have been significantly revised downward following recent market selloffs.
  • The company faces reduced market pricing targets as large investors adjust their outlooks…: The company faces reduced market pricing targets as large investors adjust their outlooks downward toward the one trillion dollar mark.

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