You Can Learn IPO Discipline By Studying America’s First Bubble

June 22, 2026 | Season 8 | Episode 19We connect the SpaceX IPO frenzy to 200+ years of US market history, from the first bank offerings to the moment the NYSE is born after America’s first crash and bailout. We also break down what actually moves newly public stocks, then zoom out to the Fed, inflation, and where stability can still be found. • SpaceX’s record-setting IPO and what the early price surge signals • Why IPO history matters for modern investing decisions • The 1792 scrip bubble, William Duer’s scheme, and the first US bailout • How the Buttonwood Agreement leads to the New York Stock Exchange • Float versus shares outstanding and why supply drives price • Options activity, call-heavy flow, and how hedging can push prices • ETFs and index inclusion as forced buyers in the market • Staggered lockups and why unlock dates can pressure a stock • Fed policy expectations under Chair Warsh and why communication changes volatility • Dividend Kings, dividend growth, and what long-lived payout records do and do not guarantee • The bullish case for General Motors driven by free cash flow and buybacks ** For informational and educational purposes only, not intended as investment advice. Views and opinions are subject to change without notice. For full disclosures, ADVs, and CRS Forms, please visit https://heroldlantern.com/disclosure **To learn about becoming a Herold & Lantern Investments valued client, please visit https://heroldlantern.com/wealth-advisory-contact-formFollow and Like Us on Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn | @HeroldLantern