According to Nasdaq’s data, the U.S. saw 179 non-SPAC IPOs in 2024 – the most since 2021, and a 40% increase over 2023 (127). By value raised (ex SPACs), it was an even better year, with value raised increasing over 50% from 2023 to $30 billion – also the most since 2021.

For the full fiscal 2024, its adjusted EPS is expected to surge by a notable 184.8% year-over-year to $4.13. While in fiscal 2025, its earnings are expected to increase 27.6% year-over-year to $5.27 per share.

Stock buybacks often drive up share prices. By reducing the supply of shares in the market, buybacks can create upward pressure on stock prices, benefiting shareholders who see an increase in the value of their investments. This effect is particularly pronounced when buybacks occur during periods of undervaluation.

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This backlog means that the bank expects higher bond prices and lower yields, which could result in a dealmaking activity surge in 2025 as the financing environment becomes more flexible. More than that, there is one last check investors can take home on Goldman Sachs’ balance sheet.

Capital returns are a driving force for markets and central to the stocks on this list. These stocks pay significant dividends, repurchase shares robustly, or both, and insider bu

Valuation metrics highlight Ford’s appeal to bargain hunters, with a P/E of 11.07 and a forward P/E of just 5.74. For income seekers, Ford’s 6.18% dividend yield is particularly enticing. Technically, the stock has established a support zone near $9.50, which could act as a double-bottom if the stock takes out near-term resistance near $10.

The Fed’s mandate is dual: support the economy while protecting the labor market and keeping interest rates low. The trend in inflation data is undeniable: it’s not cooperating, and the trend in labor data is one reason.

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is one of the major players in the food and facilities services section of the hospitality space, providing service to customers in the education, healthcare, business, government,

Investors can often benefit from following the recent movements and decisions made by the biggest names in the market, especially if they can work through reverse engineering some of the reasoning behind these decisions. With this in mind, today’s ...

Turns out, a lot of the commercials (big banks and prime brokers) are now as short S&P 500 futures as they’ve been since 2007, and everyone knows what happened next. At the same time, inventory levels for 10-year treasury bonds are on the rise, it would seem that Goldman is part of this crowd shorting stocks and buying bonds.

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