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The Spectacular Rise Of SPACs: The Backwards IPO That's Taking Over Wall Street

The SPAC, or special purpose acquisition company, has become the hottest trend on Wall Street this year. It allows a company to go public without all the paperwork of a traditional initial public offering. Above, the <em>Charging Bull</em> statue in New York City's Financial District. (Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
The SPAC, or special purpose acquisition company, has become the hottest trend on Wall Street this year. It allows a company to go public without all the paperwork of a traditional initial public offering. Above, the Charging Bull statue in New York City's Financial District. (Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

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