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- US IPOs rebound this week, led by real estate listing site Zillow 07/22/11
- Retailer Francesca's soars 63% in market debut; fourth highest first day return so far this year 07/22/11
- US IPOs rebound this week, led by real estate listing site Zillow 07/22/11
- Specialty retailer Francesca's prices IPO at $17, above the range 07/21/11
- 7 IPOs planned for the week of Jul 18 07/18/11
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Five Below flies high in trading debut
Five Below (FIVE), which priced its IPO at $17.00 after the close yesterday, finished trading today up $9.50 at $26.50, representing a first day pop of 56%. Five Below's first day gain is the seventh highest in 2012 and the highest since Splunk (SPLK)...read more
Global IPO Issuance Falls Precipitously in 3rd Quarter As Volatility Spikes
A late summer lull combined with persistent market volatility led to a steep decline in global IPO activity in the 3Q11, making it the least active quarter of global issuance since the 3Q09. Deal flow slowed to a trickle by mid-August, with 72% of total...read more
Global IPO Issuance Falls Precipitously in 3rd Quarter As Volatility Spikes
A late summer lull combined with persistent market volatility led to a steep decline in global IPO activity in the 3Q11, making it the least active quarter of global issuance since the 3Q09. Deal flow slowed to a trickle by mid-August, with 72% of total...read more
Francesca's Holdings quiet period ends August 31
Francesca's Holdings, which operates a chain of trendy women's boutiques with 249 locations in 38 states, will see its quiet period end on August 31. On July 21, the company raised $170 million by offering 10 million shares at $17, above the range of $14 to...read more