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Nov 10, 2026

Anthropic IPO: key facts and how pre-IPO perpetual CFDs work

Anthropic is not publicly listed, so it has no exchange-traded stock or public ticker. Media reports point to a possible listing as early as mid-November, but the date, price and exchange are unconfirmed.¹ At Pepperstone, you can trade a leveraged pre-IPO perpetual CFD that tracks a synthetic price of Anthropic’s value – 24/7, long or short, before any listing happens. You don’t own Anthropic shares or receive shareholder rights. This guide separates what’s confirmed from what’s only reported, and explains how the CFD works, how it’s priced and what the risks are.

Nov 09, 2026

Anthropic IPO: Pepperstone pre-IPO market points to 10% potential debut upside

Pepperstone’s pre-IPO market suggests Anthropic could be worth around US$1.4–1.45 trillion at listing, with the potential for a 6.6–10.2% opening-day gain, depending on the final IPO valuation.

Nov 09, 2026

Gold Outlook: Back Above $4,100 — Can CPI Fuel the Rebound?

Gold staged a strong rebound, climbing back above $4,100. Softer oil prices and US Treasury yields provided support, but stronger-than-expected nonfarm payrolls reinforced expectations of a December rate hike, prompting gold to give back some of its gains. This week's US CPI and PPI inflation reports, tech earnings and geopolitical developments could be key tests of whether the rebound can continue.

Nov 05, 2026

Anthropic IPO: A New Era for AI Investing — Who Can Still Command a Valuation Premium?

With Anthropic's IPO approaching, investors may soon have a new opportunity to gain direct exposure to a leading frontier AI model developer. As investment options expand, could the AI growth premiums embedded in existing tech stocks face renewed scrutiny? From SpaceX to chip suppliers and cloud computing giants, different business models could see markedly different valuation outcomes.

Nov 05, 2026

Anthropic pre-IPO market rallies on the blue wave, but is it the right trade?

We're moving into the business end of the Anthropic IPO process. Over the coming days, we could see another amendment to the company's S-1 filing, potentially revealing an indicative IPO price range and the number of shares being offered to investors.

Nov 04, 2026

Trading the US midterms: A blue wave hits markets as the scale of the Democratic victory sinks in

US midterm election results trigger a sell-off in Nasdaq futures, AI stocks and Asian equities. Chris Weston examines the blue wave and market risks.

Nov 02, 2026

Gold Outlook: $3,900 Gives Way — Can Gold Find Its Footing?

Gold's rebound faltered last week, with prices breaking below $3,900.

Oct 28, 2026

Microsoft Q1 2027 Earnings Preview: Azure and AI Spending Raise the Bar on Margins

Microsoft Q1 2027 earnings, due Wednesday, October 28 after the market closes, are one of the most closely watched releases of the technology season. Investors are increasingly focused on whether the acceleration in artificial intelligence is beginning to generate sufficient returns to justify the extraordinary levels of investment being committed across the industry.

Oct 28, 2026

Pepperstone’s Anthropic pre-IPO market: Why Not All Pre-IPO Markets Are Created Equal

Mega-cap equity pre-IPO markets have become the hot topic, with brokers, prediction platforms and even crypto exchanges racing to offer exposure to the world's most anticipated listings. Pepperstone saw strong interest in its recent SpaceX pre-IPO market, as well as CXMT and Unitree, but few have generated the excitement and anticipation surrounding Anthropic.

Oct 28, 2026

AMD Q3 Earnings Preview: Can AMD Q3 Earnings Preview: Can Confidence in AI Growth Hold Up After the Selloff?

AMD approaches its third-quarter earnings release with an important test: demonstrating its ability to translate accelerating demand for artificial intelligence into longer-term sustainable profitability, at a time when investors have become increasingly selective about the sector’s infrastructure spending cycle and how it is financed. The company reports on 3 November after the US market closes, with its earnings call scheduled for later that evening. Following the recent selloff in semiconductor stocks, the central question is whether AMD can provide sufficient clarity on its earnings trajectory to sustain confidence in its growth prospects.

Nov 01, 2026

Do stocks really rally after midterms? Testing 19 elections since 1950

We tested every US midterm since 1950: S&P 500 returns 3, 6 and 12 months after election day, and the drawdowns along the way.

Nov 01, 2026

Perpetual CFDs explained: how they work around events

Perpetual CFDs explained: how no-expiry CFDs work around market events like the US midterms, how funding works, and the risks to know.

Oct 20, 2026

Gold perp CFDs explained 

Learn how gold perp CFDs work, their extended-hours access, how the funding rate is set, and how they differ from spot and futures gold CFD trading.

Aug 18, 2026

What is CFD trading and how does it work?

Discover what CFD trading means, how it works, the potential advantages and risks and how to open a CFD trading account with Pepperstone.

Jul 14, 2026

Razor Gold: what is it and how does it work?

Jul 08, 2026

Perpetual CFDs: a complete guide

A perpetual (perp) CFD is a contract for difference that tracks a perpetual futures market — one designed to run with no expiry date. Like any CFD, it offers leveraged exposure to price movements, long or short, without owning the underlying asset, so both potential profits and potential losses are magnified and losses can occur rapidly. With no settlement date, a position can be held for as long as margin supports it, and these markets can be traded 24/7. Rather than variable funding, Pepperstone applies a single weekly swap rate set in advance. Read the full guide to understand how perpetual CFDs work.

Jun 18, 2026

Razor Gold vs standard gold trading: which suits your strategy?

Feb 17, 2026

Best upcoming IPOs to watch in 2026

The IPO (initial public offering) market could be poised for a significant rebound.

Jan 27, 2026

How to trade gold

Learn to trade gold and explore the fundamental reasons why investors buy and sell gold.

Aug 27, 2025

Penny Stocks

Penny stocks are low-priced stocks typically trading for less than $5 per share or GBP 1 in the UK.