Fewer IPOs in 2024, but experts predict a rise in 2025
Global IPOs fell 10% in 2024 to 1215, raising \$121.2 billion, while Germany saw 7 IPOs (down from 8), with Douglas's \$967 million listing being the largest; however, experts predict a rise in 2025 due to market conditions and government policy.
Fewer IPOs in 2024, but experts predict a rise in 2025
Global IPOs fell 10% in 2024 to 1215, raising \$121.2 billion, while Germany saw 7 IPOs (down from 8), with Douglas's \$967 million listing being the largest; however, experts predict a rise in 2025 due to market conditions and government policy.
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SoftBank Commits $100 Billion to US Economy
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son announced a $100 billion investment in the US over four years alongside Donald Trump on Monday, aiming to create 100,000 jobs and reflecting increased confidence in the US economy following Trump's election.
SoftBank Commits $100 Billion to US Economy
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son announced a $100 billion investment in the US over four years alongside Donald Trump on Monday, aiming to create 100,000 jobs and reflecting increased confidence in the US economy following Trump's election.
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SoftBank to Invest \"100 Billion USD\" in U.S. Projects, Creating \"100,000\" Jobs
SoftBank Group announced a planned \"100 billion USD\" investment in U.S. projects over four years, creating at least \"100,000\" jobs in AI and emerging technologies, reflecting CEO Masayoshi Son's increased confidence in the U.S. economy following President-elect Trump's victory.
SoftBank to Invest \"100 Billion USD\" in U.S. Projects, Creating \"100,000\" Jobs
SoftBank Group announced a planned \"100 billion USD\" investment in U.S. projects over four years, creating at least \"100,000\" jobs in AI and emerging technologies, reflecting CEO Masayoshi Son's increased confidence in the U.S. economy following President-elect Trump's victory.
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SoftBank Pledges \$100 Billion U.S. Investment, Doubling Previous Commitment
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son pledged \$100 billion in U.S. investments over four years, creating at least 100,000 jobs, doubling his 2016 commitment during a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on January 11, 2021.
SoftBank Pledges \$100 Billion U.S. Investment, Doubling Previous Commitment
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son pledged \$100 billion in U.S. investments over four years, creating at least 100,000 jobs, doubling his 2016 commitment during a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on January 11, 2021.
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Elite NYC Tutors Earn Up To $1 Million Annually Amid Booming Global Tutoring Market
In New York City's competitive private school system, elite tutors earn up to \$1 million annually, while a talent agency, Forum Education, takes a 15% cut for matching clients with tutors, boasting a less than 2% acceptance rate, reflecting a global tutoring market projected to exceed \$10 billion ...
Elite NYC Tutors Earn Up To $1 Million Annually Amid Booming Global Tutoring Market
In New York City's competitive private school system, elite tutors earn up to \$1 million annually, while a talent agency, Forum Education, takes a 15% cut for matching clients with tutors, boasting a less than 2% acceptance rate, reflecting a global tutoring market projected to exceed \$10 billion ...
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European Market Downturn Presents Investment Opportunities
European stocks are expected to underperform US stocks significantly in 2024 due to trade war concerns and political instability in France and Germany, causing the Euro to weaken and prompting investors to seek opportunities in undervalued assets.
European Market Downturn Presents Investment Opportunities
European stocks are expected to underperform US stocks significantly in 2024 due to trade war concerns and political instability in France and Germany, causing the Euro to weaken and prompting investors to seek opportunities in undervalued assets.
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Buy and Hold Portfolio Adjusts After 19.8% Gain
A Canadian Buy and Hold portfolio, launched in June 2012, gained 19.8% in the last six months, reaching a 301.9% total return since inception; however, Toronto-Dominion Bank was replaced by Royal Bank of Canada due to a money-laundering scandal, while BCE Inc. is under observation.
Buy and Hold Portfolio Adjusts After 19.8% Gain
A Canadian Buy and Hold portfolio, launched in June 2012, gained 19.8% in the last six months, reaching a 301.9% total return since inception; however, Toronto-Dominion Bank was replaced by Royal Bank of Canada due to a money-laundering scandal, while BCE Inc. is under observation.
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Stellantis to Invest €8 Billion in Italian Auto Production
Stellantis, the world's fourth-largest carmaker, will invest €8 billion in Italian operations in 2024, including €2 billion in production and €6 billion in the supply chain, to launch more than a dozen new models by 2032, despite facing challenges from new European electric vehicle regulations and r...
Stellantis to Invest €8 Billion in Italian Auto Production
Stellantis, the world's fourth-largest carmaker, will invest €8 billion in Italian operations in 2024, including €2 billion in production and €6 billion in the supply chain, to launch more than a dozen new models by 2032, despite facing challenges from new European electric vehicle regulations and r...
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Blue Whale Fund Manager to Discuss AI Market Opportunities and Risks on CNBC
Stephen Yiu, manager of the Blue Whale Growth Fund, which returned 30.7% in 2023, will discuss AI market opportunities and risks on CNBC Pro Talks on December 18th, having previously reduced Microsoft holdings due to profitability concerns.
Blue Whale Fund Manager to Discuss AI Market Opportunities and Risks on CNBC
Stephen Yiu, manager of the Blue Whale Growth Fund, which returned 30.7% in 2023, will discuss AI market opportunities and risks on CNBC Pro Talks on December 18th, having previously reduced Microsoft holdings due to profitability concerns.
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Trump, SoftBank Deal, G7 Condemns North Korea
President-elect Trump may meet Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba before returning to the White House; SoftBank pledges \$100 billion US investment creating 100,000 jobs; G7 urges North Korea to cease aiding Russia's war in Ukraine.
Trump, SoftBank Deal, G7 Condemns North Korea
President-elect Trump may meet Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba before returning to the White House; SoftBank pledges \$100 billion US investment creating 100,000 jobs; G7 urges North Korea to cease aiding Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Record $600 Billion Inflows into Global Bond Funds in 2024
In 2024, global bond funds received a record $600 billion in investments, reversing a $250 billion outflow in 2022, due to high yields and central banks lowering interest rates; high-yield corporate bonds and passive ETFs proved particularly popular, although future inflows may slow.
Record $600 Billion Inflows into Global Bond Funds in 2024
In 2024, global bond funds received a record $600 billion in investments, reversing a $250 billion outflow in 2022, due to high yields and central banks lowering interest rates; high-yield corporate bonds and passive ETFs proved particularly popular, although future inflows may slow.
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Dow's 9-Day Losing Streak: An Anomaly Amid Broader Market Strength
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is experiencing its longest losing streak since 1978, driven by UnitedHealth's sharp decline and a sell-off in cyclical stocks; however, broader market indices remain strong, suggesting the Dow's decline may be a temporary anomaly due to its price-weighted methodolog...
Dow's 9-Day Losing Streak: An Anomaly Amid Broader Market Strength
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is experiencing its longest losing streak since 1978, driven by UnitedHealth's sharp decline and a sell-off in cyclical stocks; however, broader market indices remain strong, suggesting the Dow's decline may be a temporary anomaly due to its price-weighted methodolog...
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44% Bias Score