China techWall Street banks chase Chinese unicorns after WeWork IPO scare
Airbnb becomes latest to lean toward direct listings
Peloton's logo is displayed on the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York following its IPO. The fitness company's stock slumped on its first day of trading. © AP
ALEX FANG, Nikkei staff writer
October 3, 2019 02:01 JST
NEW YORK -- The postponed stock market debut of WeWork's parent company has prompted Silicon Valley startups to consider the advantages of a direct listing over a traditional initial public offering, a shift that could leave Wall Street banks more dependent on Chinese unicorns.