https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/dec/07/airbnb-hikes-share-pricing-to-up-to-60-before-ipo-on-thursday > New figure follows surprise third-quarter profit and values the company at up to $42bn > Airbnb has raised the price of its shares before its initial public offering this week and could float with a valuation of as much as $42bn (£31.5bn).