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What 2018’s IPOs Tell Us About 2H18

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Performance of IPOs priced year to date may provide direction for the rest of the year. Through May 31, 76 IPOs have priced producing returns of 24% from the IPO price, mostly from the first day pop. Fully 57% of the IPOs have been in the ...read more

US IPO Weekly Recap: DocuSign leads tech wave as IPO market hits 5 homeruns

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• Driven by a surge in tech, all 5 IPOs traded up 30% or more (44% avg.) • Tech is by far the year's best IPO sector, averaging 30% vs. 4% for non-tech • ...read more

nLight prices upsized $96 million IPO above the range at $16

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nLight, a leading manufacturer of high-power semiconductor and fiber lasers, raised $96 million by offering 6.0 million shares at $16, above the proposed range. The company raised 27% more proceeds than anticipated; it originally filed to offer 5.4 million...read more

US IPO Week Ahead: DocuSign leads tech IPO surge in 6-deal week

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Six companies are scheduled to raise a combined $1.3 billion in the week ahead. Digital signature unicorn DocuSign (DOCU) headlines the week, combining high sales, fast growth and positive cash flow. It, Ceridian HCM (CDAY)...read more