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
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
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.
Trump Media lockup deadline leaves Trump with a choice: trigger a fire sale or hold a meme stock
Presidents can move entire markets with a single sentence. Donald Trump, a former president, sent a single stock soaring with just three words: “I’m not selling,” he pronounced at a press conference on Sept. 13, when asked whether he would offload
Investing in IPOs: a good idea or a risky affair?
IPOs are far more likely to underperform the market than deliver spectacular gains. Research data from Cordell Eminent Scholar Jay Ritter informs this story about why investors shouldn’t get excited. Read more from MoneyWeek.
Trump will soon be able to sell shares in Truth Social’s parent company. What’s at stake?
For all the debate about just how rich former President Donald Trump is, one thing is clear: His ownership stake in Trump Media & Technology Group makes him a billionaire. The company behind the Truth Social platform is worth more