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Anthropic's $2 Trillion IPO Bid Runs Into Cloud Giants' Distribution Edge

Anthropic plans to go public in November with a $2 trillion valuation target. The AI startup reported third-quarter revenue of $16.8 billion, a quarter-on-quarter growth rate of roughly 50%, down from 140% earlier this year. The three tech giants, buoyed by their infrastructure and distribution advantages, have seen their shares rise an average of 10% since the start of 2026, a sign that competition may be shifting from technological leadership toward control of channels.