Oura and Inspire Brands Consider IPOs
Wall Street’s IPO calendar is filling up again. U.S. companies have raised about $137 billion through traditional public offerings this year, putting 2026 within reach of the roughly $156 billion…
The Forces That Defined Markets in 2025
The U.S. stock market closed out 2025 on a strong note, delivering gains for investors while showcasing the powerful influence of artificial intelligence on the economy. Major indexes like the…
S&P Global Expands Private Markets Data
S&P Global has completed the acquisition of With Intelligence for $1.8 billion, marking another step in its expansion into private markets data and analytics. The deal closed in late November…
Venture Capital Sees Growth in Specialization
For decades, large venture capital firms played a central role in supporting startup growth across the United States. Recently, however, many senior partners at these firms have chosen to pursue…
The World’s Billionaires: How They Built Their Wealth
The world’s billionaires are wealthier than ever, according to Forbes’ latest ranking. The 39th edition of the list features a record-breaking 3,028 billionaires, with their total net worth surging by…
Kardashian Private Equity Firm First Investment
In recent news, SKKY Partners, Kim Kardashian’s private equity firm, has announced its first investment. Forming the company last year with a former exec from Carylyle Group, they have announced…
Leveraging Quant Funds to Navigate the Volatile Economy
When market forces become unstable, investors often have a hard time thinking rationally and considering the bigger picture. The very real possibility of significant money loss spooks many investors to…
10th Annual M&A Advisor Turnaround Awards Announced
The 10th Annual M&A Advisor Turnaround Awards were just announced by M&A Advisor and included awards in many categories. There were over 200 participating companies vying for awards in: Restructuring…
Nasdaq Gets a COO
Securities exchange operator Nasdaq Inc.’s Co-President Adena Freidman is being named the chief operating officer (COO) on the Nasdaq. She will become Nasdaq’s first COO, while also continuing to serve…
The Optimism Behind ETFs
As the old adage goes, there’s a time and a place for everything. And in the world of finance and investments it also rings true. Indeed, this is especially the…