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Re:Stripe valued at $159B, 2025 annual letter by j45 on Tuesday February 24, 2026 @12:19PM (#47139749)
Private companies have the right to be private until if or when they decide not to be private.

Navigating the risk and growth allows them to navigate their growth and rewards while maybe in the drivers seat a bit more.

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Re:Stripe valued at $159B, 2025 annual letter by baxtr on Tuesday February 24, 2026 @12:31PM (#47139924)
No one said they don’t have the right.

But for the good of all of society, it would be better if they did.

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Re:Stripe valued at $159B, 2025 annual letter by j45 on Tuesday February 24, 2026 @02:44PM (#47141817)
How would becoming a public company be better for all of society?

Stock markets are not entirely logical from my understanding.

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Re:Stripe valued at $159B, 2025 annual letter by true_religion on Wednesday February 25, 2026 @02:32PM (#47156603)
I agree. The large equity investment groups that hunt on public markets don’t represent the public interest.
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