David Costa (MBA ’17) began his University of Florida journey in 2000, but it wasn’t until he returned for his MBA in 2015 that he’d leave with a degree in hand. During his freshman year at UF, Costa’s father purchased
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Barron’s | DJT stock rebounds slightly. Trump’s control of Truth Social weakens
Trump Media & Technology Group, the owner of social-media network Truth Social, on Tuesday disclosed plans to issue $1.5 billion worth of new stock and $1 billion in convertible notes, with the proceeds to be invested in Bitcoin. Jay Ritter comments
A Fisher family tradition
When Donald Gerson (BSAc ’61) first stepped onto the University of Florida campus, he had no idea of the familial legacy he would create that would follow in his footsteps. Studying accounting in the Fisher School of Accounting, Gerson was
The LA Times | Despite a trade truce with China, Silicon Valley is not out of the woods
Markets rejoiced this week over news that the Trump administration, after six weeks of maximalist rhetoric, had struck a preliminary deal with China to lower tariff rates between the two countries. But the celebration may be premature, industry insiders, foreign diplomats and market experts
CNBC | What fresh signs of life in the IPO market mean for Goldman Sachs
The IPO market seems to be thawing, at least for now. Jay Ritter shares his insights in this story from CNBC. [Subscription required.]
Barron’s | eToro Soars in Trading Debut and Chime Files to Go Public. They Are Latest Test of Fintech IPO Market.
The fintech industry has been a center of IPO activity over the last few months. Chime will follow eToro, a stock and crypto trading platform that debuted Wednesday at $69.69 a share. Jay Ritter’s IPO data informs this story from Barron’s.
Axios | IPOs return without returns
The IPO spigot is beginning to flow, with eToro just out of the gate, but might the new cohort be too old to produce blockbuster returns? Research data from Jay Ritter informs this story from Axios. [Subscription required.]
Bloomberg | A Tiny Bank in Trump Tower Is Enriching the President’s Sons
Dominari surged after bringing on Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. It’s part of lucrative pattern they’ve embraced since election. Jay Ritter shares his insights in this story from Bloomberg.
Ignition Packaging wins 2025 Big Idea Competition
Founded and led by Abdurrahman Bejjaj, a geomatics student in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Ignition Packaging won first place in the 2025 Big Idea Competition. Ignition Packaging is a sustainable biomaterials company dedicated to researching and developing
Mentorship matters
Mentorship is a critical component of the student experience, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and real-world application. At the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business, mentorship programs connect students with professionals, alumni, and faculty who offer career insights,
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