As the company prepares for its stock market debut, here’s what the initial public offering means for banks, Elon Musk and everyday investors.

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This move follows Anthropic's June announcement of its own IPO plans.

Stephen Buyer, a former Republican representative from Indiana, was convicted of trading stock related to two deals before they were made public.

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