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Notably, the Nasdaq 100 will apply a multiple of three times float weighting to SpaceX and other subsequent large IPOs, including Anthropic and OpenAI, if they’re added to the benchmark.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

When Anthropic and Open AI sell their shares the same basic principle will apply: a lot of money is being invested with no guarantee of future profits to match.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Under Monday's accord, most new measures will apply immediately after the law enters into force, and some provisions 12 months later, to give member states time to prepare related regulatory changes.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

He will apply to the fund pursuing over $1 million in damages.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

The same doctrine will apply to wit and bulls in action.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 1. No 1, June 1850 by Various