The definition of an IPO is simple: An IPO stock is one that either recently went on the public market or is about to. Investors use the term to refer to any stock that is near its IPO date, generally up to one year after it goes...
The events and developments of 2020, including  the global Covid-19 pandemic, a strong Black Lives Matter movement, and unusual weather events, have fast-forwarded consideration of the concepts involved and widespread acceptance of ESG (Environmental Social Governance). Boards and C-suites are taking notice.  Most S&P...
After yet another choppy week for U.S. equity markets that brought new record highs for the DJIA and the S&P 500, investors can look forward to key economic reports on inflation, retail sales for April, and to the tail end of earnings season.  Nearly 800 companies will...
Following a tumultuous and turbulent year in 2020, the US economy appears to be on track for a strong turnaround in 2021.  Many investors are once again willing to take bets on small-cap stocks during the early stages of economic growth cycles.  The Russell 2000 has gained...
Stocks were relatively flat this morning after yesterday’s wild ride.  A sudden and steep drop in Bitcoin was one contributing factor to an early morning exodus out of the speculative areas of the market in yesterday’s session.    Following a tumultuous and turbulent year in...