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3 Stocks to Buy Today as Investment Banking Rebounds

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After a two-year slump, investment banking looks like it's entering the early stages of a recovery. Investment banks reported earnings growth of double-digit percentages in the first quarter, driven by strong initial public offering ( IPO ) markets and a pick-up in debt underwriting.

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Liftoff eyes $4bn valuation as Blackstone weighs exit strategies

Private Equity Wire

The California-based company is collaborating with investment banks Goldman Sachs and Jefferies to explore its alternatives, including the possibility of an initial public offering, the unnamed sources have said, cautioning that these discussions are in the early stages, and no deal is guaranteed.

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Blackstone, Carlyle, and Hellman & Friedman eye $5bn Medline IPO

Private Equity Wire

Medline Industries, a leading medical supplies provider owned by private equity firms Blackstone, Carlyle, and Hellman & Friedman, is preparing for a US initial public offering (IPO) in 2025, with the aim of raising more than $5bn, according to a report by Reuters. However, plans remain contingent on market conditions.

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Reddit Is Going Public Soon. Here's Why That Could Be Good News for Investment Banks.

The Motley Fool

Reddit , which claims to be "the front page of the internet," will be making its public debut as a stock on March 21. It will be the first significant tech initial public offering ( IPO ) of the year and could be an important test for prospective companies looking to go public. Image source: Getty Images.

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Reddit Is Exploring a 2024 IPO. Could This Be Good News for Investment Banks?

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Last week, Bloomberg reported that social media company Reddit was holding talks with potential investors for an initial public offering ( IPO ) next year. The IPO could be a positive sign for other hopefuls looking to go public. billion through IPOs -- a 94% decline that hit investment banks hard.

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If You Bought 1 Share of Amazon at Its IPO, Here's How Many Shares You Would Own Now

The Motley Fool

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has been one of the best investments ever on the stock market. Although you couldn't have been certain at the time, if you'd been lucky enough to take a chance on its initial public offering (IPO), you'd be sitting on a lot of money today.

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Opinion: This Is Cathie Wood's Best Stock for Under $10

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As of the time of this article, SoFi stock is down 26% from its initial public offering (IPO). Many skeptics see SoFi as nothing more than a small, start-up bank that will never be able to compete effectively with larger incumbents. SOFI Net Income (Quarterly) data by YCharts. What could be hurting SoFi stock?