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The IPO Buzz: Life After Visa
By: John E. Fitzgibbon, Jr.
Visa’s $17.9 billion blockbuster IPO was the talk of the town last week – no surprises there. But this is Wall Street where you’re only as good as your last trade. The next question is: “What do you have for us now?”
IPO Traffic for Week Ending March 22, 2008
The IPO Buzz: Visa Steps on the Gas
By: John E. Fitzgibbon, Jr.
Visa’s IPO will debut on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday morning, March 19 — a day ahead of schedule. Its original launch date was Thursday, March 20. That tells you all you need to know about the deal.
IPO Traffic for Week Ending March 14, 2008
The IPO Buzz: Hidden Treasure
By: John E. Fitzgibbon, Jr.
The SPACs, which are special purpose acquisition companies or blank checks, have been the only IPO game in town this year. Eleven of this year’s 20 IPOs have been SPACs, but the traffic has dried up lately. Many are trading below their initial offering prices, but there could be gold in some of those SPACs.
IPO Traffic for Week Ended March 7, 2008
The IPO Buzz: Visa’s Big Vision
By: John E. Fitzgibbon, Jr.
The Visa IPO is emerging from the mist of falling stock prices and a dwindling new-issue calendar like a shining light. The blockbuster deal with a big brand name has attracted a lot of attention.
IPO Traffic for Week Ended Feb. 29, 2008
The IPO Buzz: Tapping the Brakes
By: John E. Fitzgibbon, Jr.
Over the years, there are two factors that slow down or stop the IPO calendar. One is stock market conditions and the other is seasonal factors. Both forces have made their appearances in today’s new-issues market.