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AUGUST 23, 2023

When companies first go public, they often capture an extra dose of market attention because of the possibility that investors have to get in early on a high-growth opportunity. While some initial public offerings slip under the radar and may not make much of a splash, others pique investor interest and can skyrocket rapidly.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 25, 2024

Diving into Starbucks' stock split record On June 26, 1992, Microsoft debuted as a public company on the Nasdaq at an initial public offering of $17 per share. Payable Date Split Type April 8, 2015 2-for-1 Oct. And if the stock price keeps climbing, your shares could be worth a pretty penny. Table by author.

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

The company last split its shares back in 2015, and with its stock trading near its all-time high, another split could be announced as soon as this month. Moreover, its operating margin now stands at 24% -- the highest in its time as a public company. Image source: Getty Images. Investors should take notice.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Looking back over the past eight years that PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) has been a public company, it hasn't been the success investors were hoping for. A little history and context When I talk about PayPal going public, I mean for the second time. Let's see what that means and if it can change.

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JUNE 27, 2024

History says Nvidia could continue soaring in the second half of 2024 Nvidia became a public company in 1999. The chart below shows its share-price appreciation (or depreciation) in the first and second halves of each full year since its initial public offering (IPO). Read on to learn more.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

By the end of 2015 it had roughly 2,000 restaurants. If you missed Chipotle's big rise, take a look at Cava Given that backdrop, it shouldn't be too surprising that Chipotle's stock has risen over 6,000% since its initial public offering (IPO). The growth of Chipotle is clear evidence of its popularity.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

In September, shares of gym chain Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT) dropped to multiyear lows after the company suddenly removed Chris Rondeau from his position as CEO. 2013, leading the company through its initial public offering (IPO) in 2015. Rondeau had been at the helm since Jan.

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