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BusinessWeek February 27, 2006 Aaron Pressman	How The IPO Market Got Its Buzz Back Hungry investors are making 2006 the busiest year for IPOs since the tech crash.
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HBS Working Knowledge April 11, 2005 Nayantara Hensel	Are Dutch Auctions Right for Your IPO? It worked for Google, but would a Dutch auction process work for your IPO? Here are some things to consider before following in the search engine's footsteps.
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