OpenAI targets $1tn US listing

OpenAI targets $1tn US listing

From Squawk Box Europe Express by CNBC International

June 9, 2026 · 29 min

About this episode

OpenAI files for a $1 trillion US listing while discussing the implications for other companies in the market.

OpenAI decides to confidentially file to list with a reported target valuation of $1tn. Perplexity CEO Arvand Srinivas tells CNBC he hopes to take his company public in the medium term and that the success of larger companies will benefit his firm’s own growth. Israel and Iran announce they are halting attacks but leave the door open to a resumption in hostilities with President Trump sounding a positive tine about ongoing peace negotiations with Tehran. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Guest: Arvand Srinivas

Topics covered

  • OpenAI
  • IPO
  • valuation
  • Middle East peace
  • business growth

Keywords

  • OpenAI
  • IPO
  • valuation
  • Arvand Srinivas
  • Perplexity
  • Israel
  • Iran
  • President Trump
  • peace negotiations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: OpenAI, Perplexity

Places: Israel, Iran, Tehran

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