Public listings on Wall Street have seen a slow comeback in 2024 despite a resilient US economy, a long-awaited interest rate cut by the central bank and stock valuations hitting record highs. Experts like Cordell Eminent Scholar Jay Ritter say
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US IPO market picks up steam as election looms
The US IPO market is seeing renewed momentum as the 2024 presidential election approaches, with investors and analysts eyeing potential opportunities ahead. This resurgence follows a prolonged period of stagnation, sparking confidence that the market is turning a corner. “In the
Trump Media stock mysteriously plunges
There did not appear to be any new developments or announcements that would explain the sudden plunge. But Trump Media is a notoriously volatile stock. Cordell Eminent Scholar Jay Ritter comments on the latest movement of the stock. Read what
Investment banking is making big bucks right now
Morgan Stanley is one of many banks that have been reporting quarterly results over the last few days. Investment bankers earn revenue is by helping corporations raise money, either through debt or equity. In terms of equity, IPOs have been
Warrington professor named among world’s most outstanding information systems scholars
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – John B. Higdon Eminent Scholar Chair and Chair of the University of Florida Warrington College of Business’s Information Systems and Operations Management department Hsing Kenneth Cheng is one of this year’s recipients of INFORMS’ Information Systems Society
Some warning lights are flashing red for UK shares
Usually a positive person, journalist James Beard explains why he’s becoming increasingly pessimistic about the short-term outlook for UK shares. Insights from Cordell Eminent Scholar Jay Ritter inform this story from The Motley Fool.
Trump’s social media stock is making an epic comeback as election nears
President Donald Trump’s social media company is on fire on Wall Street. It’s all about Trump’s perceived chances of retaking the White House. The value of Trump’s stake in the company has spiked by about $1.7 billion since September 23
US News’ top accounting programs share common X factor – Fisher School alumni leadership
The nation’s top public accounting programs have a common thread contributing to their excellence – University of Florida Fisher School of Accounting alumni leading their programs. The latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report position the University of Florida,
Discount stores dot the city. Does Gainesville still need them?
Low-cost retailers, much like their most frequent customers, have fallen on hard times. Assistant Professor of Marketing Tianxin Zou and David F. Miller Retail Center Director Joel Davis share insights in this story from The Independent Florida Alligator.
The Stock Market Is Roaring Back. Why Isn’t the IPO Market?
“I continue to be surprised how there is not more IPO activity happening now. The stock market is hitting record highs,” Cordell Eminent Scholar Jay Ritter told Observer. Read more insights from Ritter in the full Observer story.