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Voyager Technologies Raises $382.8 Million in U.S. IPO Amid Rising Military Spending

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Voyager Technologies, a space and defense technology firm, announced on Tuesday that it raised $382.8 million in its initial public offering (IPO) in the United States. The company and some investors sold approximately 12.35 million shares at $31 each, exceeding the initially marketed range of $26 to $29 per share.

The Denver-based company specializes in mission-critical space and defense technology solutions. Its IPO marks a positive sign for the U.S. market, which has recently recovered from volatility caused by tariff-related disruptions.

Voyager’s public debut aligns with the Trump administration’s efforts to significantly boost defense and space budgets. Last month, President Trump selected a design for the $175 billion Golden Dome project, a next-generation missile defense shield for the U.S.

The stock will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “VOYG” starting Wednesday. Morgan Stanley and J.P. Morgan served as lead underwriters for the offering.

J.P. Morgan Forecasts Data Center Spending Could Boost US GDP by 20 Basis Points in 2025-2026

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J.P. Morgan projects that spending on data centers could add between 10-20 basis points to the U.S. economy in 2025-2026, driven by the ongoing surge in technology investments fueled by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. The growing demand for computing power, particularly following OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT in 2022, has accelerated investments in data centers, which support the infrastructure necessary for AI development.

Major cloud companies, such as Microsoft and Alphabet, have been heavily investing in AI technologies, and J.P. Morgan anticipates that these investments will significantly contribute to U.S. gross domestic product (GDP). The economic boost is expected to stem from increased demand for data center construction, technology equipment, and power generation and transmission infrastructure. According to the bank’s estimates, data center spending could have contributed 0.1%-0.3% to GDP growth in 2024.

Additionally, J.P. Morgan noted that each new 5-10 gigawatt power generation capacity expansion could require up to $20 billion in investment, which would add 7 basis points to GDP. As U.S. power consumption is expected to hit record levels in 2025 and 2026, the federal government has taken action to support this growth, with President Joe Biden signing an executive order aimed at addressing the massive energy needs of rapidly expanding AI data centers.

The data center sector’s economic impact is expected to continue in the coming years, driven by advancements in AI innovation. However, J.P. Morgan cautioned that the long-term success of this growth will depend on whether the expected returns on these investments are realized, similar to previous technology booms.