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$25 Billion to Zero: Bill Ackman’s Bungled IPO

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Grand Ambitions Can Collapse Quickly

Bill Ackman's ambitious $25 billion IPO plan faced a rapid downturn as fundraising targets dramatically decreased from $25 billion to effectively zero. This incident underscores the volatility of financial markets and the precarious nature of large-scale investment endeavors, demonstrating that even well-known investors can encounter unforeseen challenges that jeopardize their goals.

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