The Wall Street Journal reported some big news last week: Slack, the popular messaging app, is about to go public. In case you’ve never heard of Slack, here’s what you need to know: Its IPO will be one of the most valuable public offerings of the last decade. And given…
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Corporate earnings are at record highs... Unemployment rates are at record lows... And our administration recently passed a sweeping tax reform. Theoretically, things couldn’t be better — but the stock market is floundering. Since January 1st, the S&P and the Nasdaq are flat… And as of today, the Dow is down…
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Investing in biotech companies has made a lot of people very wealthy. And it’s easy to see why: Over the years, shares of big names like Merck have skyrocketed from just a dollar or two to $60 or more. And meanwhile, recent IPOs for young biotech companies like Clovis, Nektar, and…
For the last twenty years, Wayne and I have been “hooked” on investing in pre-IPO start-ups. We still invest in traditional assets like stocks, bonds, and real estate... But investing in start-ups gives us something extra — something other investments can’t. Part of the “addiction” is the market-beating returns. But there’s…
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In just a few days, one of the world’s largest private tech start-ups will go public. The major financial outlets are very bullish on the deal — for example: The Street says this company is “Poised to Have a Robust IPO”... And Seeking Alpha says this event is a big…
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After hitting a peak in 2014, IPO activity has been on a steady decline… But it seems like the drought might finally be over. From MarketWatch to The Wall Street Journal, the current headlines are all about 2018 being the year of the IPO comeback: IPO watch: 11 tech companies…
Apple Caught Helping Red Sox Cheat The Yankees have accused The Red Sox of “stealing signs” during a recent game. This is a big deal. “Signs” are the hand signals that tell players when to steal bases or what pitches to throw — and “stealing” them can be very naughty.…
Angry Birds IPO: Buy or Sell? First they took over our phones, then they conquered the big screen. Now, the company behind these agitated avians is preparing to go public — and its value could surpass $2 billion. Could these birds carry you to financial freedom? » RV There Yet? The…
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Last Thursday, a start-up called Blue Apron went public. Investors were giddy with excitement. This was the most anticipated stock market debut since the IPO of SnapChat (NYSE: SNAP) in March. Unfortunately, Blue Apron fell flat on its face. After going public at $10 (NYSE: APRN), it went sideways… and…
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Blue Apron IPO: Buy or Sell? Meal-kit delivery service Blue Apron just filed for an IPO. The company plans to list on the NYSE under the symbol APRN. It was valued at $2 billion in the private markets. Should you invest in its $3 billion IPO? Profits delivered here »…
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