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US IPO Recap: 2013 passes 2012 in proceeds raised

A week with nine US IPOs pushed 2013's total proceeds raised to $43.4 billion, ahead of 2012's $42.4 billion and trailing only 2007’s $48.7 billion for the highest total since the tech bubble. October ended with 30 pricings (and 30 filings), putting 2013,...read more

Essent Group prices IPO at $17, above the range

Essent Group, a recently formed private mortgage insurance company, raised $335 million by offering 19.7 million shares at $17, above the range of $13.50 to $15.50. Essent Group plans to list on the NYSE under the symbol ESNT. Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan,...read more

US IPO Recap: Twitter launches $1.3 billion IPO

Twitter (TWTR) launched the most anticipated IPO of the year last week, seeking to raise $1.3 billion at a price range of $17 to $20. Seven other companies, including retail chain The Container Store (TCS), also set terms. Four IPOs were completed, but only...read more

10 US IPOs planned for the week of Oct 28

The following IPOs are expected to price this week: 58.com (WUBA), an online classifieds marketplace serving local merchants and consumers in China, plans to raise $154...read more