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Noteworthy Stock Market Crashes in History
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Noteworthy Stock Market Crashes in History

The stock market has always been a subject of fascination and concern for both seasoned investors and new entrants. Market trends and behaviors can significantly impact investment decisions, and predicting the future can seem like an elusive endeavor. In this article, we explore the potential for a stock market crash in the years 2023 and 2024, delving into various viewpoints from experts and analyzing key factors that could influence the market's stability. Historical Market Crashes Understanding the past can provide valuable insights into the future. While history does not repeat itself exactly, it often rhymes. Several major market crashes have shaped the course of financial markets in the past, such as the Great Depression of the 1930s, the Dotcom bubble burst in the early 2000s,...
Spotify Announces Stock Buyback up to $1 billion value
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Spotify Announces Stock Buyback up to $1 billion value

NEW YORK, 20th Aug 2021-- Online music streaming platform Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE: SPOT) announced that it will commence a stock repurchase program beginning in the third quarter of 2021. Repurchases of up to 10,000,000 of the Company’s ordinary shares have been authorized by the Company’s general meeting of shareholders, and the Board of Directors approved such repurchases up to the amount of $1.0 billion. The authorization to repurchase will expire on April 21, 2026. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors, including price, general business and market conditions, and alternative investment opportunities. The repurchase program will be executed consistent with the Company’s capital allocation strategy, which will continue to pri...
Analytics Firm Similarweb Started Trading on NYSE, Raises $180 Million
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Analytics Firm Similarweb Started Trading on NYSE, Raises $180 Million

Tel Aviv, Israel, 17th May 2021: Digital Analytics firm Similarweb announced the trading of its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange. An aggregate of 8,000,000 ordinary shares were sold at a price to the public of $22.00 per share in the offering. Similarweb offered 7,500,000 ordinary shares and the selling shareholder named in the prospectus offered 500,000 shares. In addition, Similarweb has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,125,000 ordinary shares at the initial public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. Founded in 2009, Analytics firm Similarweb raises $180 million at a valuation close to $1.6 billion. The shares are begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “SMWB.” ...
Online Learning Platform Coursera files for IPO
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Online Learning Platform Coursera files for IPO

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., 8th March 2021-- Online learning platform Coursera has filed for an IPO with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. Coursera has applied to list its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “COUR”. Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC will act as lead book-running managers for the proposed offering. As per the IPO filing, Coursera 51 percent revenue came from outside the US. The online learning platform reported a 59 percent revenue increase in 2020 that came from over 77 million registered users. More than 2,000 businesses (including 25 per...
South Korea eCommerce platform Coupang revenue surge ahead of IPO
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South Korea eCommerce platform Coupang revenue surge ahead of IPO

South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang Inc revealed rapid revenue growth and narrowing losses in its filing for a US stock market debut, as the SoftBank Group Corp-backed company looks to cash in on strong demand for high-growth tech stocks. Founded in 2010 by Harvard graduate Bom Kim, Seoul-based Coupang made a splash with its 'Rocket Delivery' service that promised delivery within 24 hours, in a sharp blow to the country's family-owned retail conglomerates such as Shinsegae and Lotte. Coupang on Friday disclosed total revenue jumped 91% to $11.97 billion in 2020 from a year earlier, while net loss narrowed to $474.9 million from $698.8 million. The company, viewed as a local rival to e-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc, received $1 billion in funding from SoftBank in 2015 and $2 bill...
Robinhood raises more than $1 billion from existing investors
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Robinhood raises more than $1 billion from existing investors

(Reuters) 02/01/21- Online broker Robinhood has raised more than $1 billion of fresh capital from existing investors, having been strained by high volumes of trading this week and raising the ire of customers, celebrities and politicians for curbing the purchase of some hot stocks. Robinhood's existing investors include venture capital firms Sequoia Capital and Ribbit Capital, who came together on Thursday night to offer the emergency funding, according to a New York Times report. Reuters could not immediately verify if Sequoia and Ribbit helped with the emergency infusion. "We're pleased to share that we've raised over $1 billion from existing investors to continue to invest in record growth. This is a strong sign of confidence from investors that will help us continue to further...
Taboola Ready to Listed on NYSE After Merger with ION
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Taboola Ready to Listed on NYSE After Merger with ION

New York, NY – January 25, 2021 – Taboola, has entered into a definitive merger agreement with ION Acquisition Corp. 1 Ltd. (NYSE: IACA) under a special purpose acquisition company. The merger makes Taboola valuation approx $2.6 billion and Taboola expects to have $600 million of cash and cash equivalents on its balance sheet at closing. Prior to this merger Taboola raises $160 million and had approximately $240 million of cash and cash equivalents on its balance sheet. After the acquisition, Taboola name and will trade on the NYSE under the new symbol “TBLA”. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 of 2021. Founded in 2007 by Adam Singolda, Taboola enables digital property owners to harness the value of AI-driven recommendations and offers advertisers a way to effectively acce...
DoorDash Launch Its IPO, Price Offer between $75 & $85 per share
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DoorDash Launch Its IPO, Price Offer between $75 & $85 per share

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 30, 2020 -- DoorDash announced that it has launched the roadshow for the initial public offering of its Class A common stock. DoorDash is offering 33,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock. The initial public offering price is expected to be between  $75 and $85 per share. The shares are expected to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "DASH." DoorDash is a technology company that connects customers with their favorite local and national businesses in more than 4,000 cities and all 50 states across the United States, Canada, and Australia.  Founded in 2013, DoorDash empowers merchants to grow their businesses by offering on-demand delivery, data-driven insights, and better in-store efficiency, providing delightful experiences from door to ...
Pinterest offers $15-$17 per share in IPO, Values below than $12 billion
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Pinterest offers $15-$17 per share in IPO, Values below than $12 billion

Social media platform Pinterest Inc set a price range of $15 to $17 per share for its IPO valuing it below than the $12 billion at which the company raises the last funding in 2017. Pinterest offers 75 million shares through its IPO. After this proposal, the company valuation will be at $10.6B vs previous valuation of $12.3B Earlier, Reuters had reported that Image search social media platform Pinterest list itself on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PINS”. The company, which owns the image search website known for the food and fashion photos that its users post, reported annual revenue of $755.9 million in 2018, up 60 percent from a year earlier. But it remains unprofitable even though its net loss narrowed to $62.97 million in 2018 from $130 million a year earl...
Pinterest files for IPO on NYSE
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Pinterest files for IPO on NYSE

Pinterest, an image sharing platform with an estimated 250 million users, filed for a public share offering Friday, the latest of the big venture-backed startups to hit Wall Street. The San Francisco-based bulletin board that connects people with interests including food, fashion, travel and lifestyle said it would trade under the symbol PINS on the New York Stock Exchange. "Pinterest is where more than 250 million people around the world go to get inspiration for their lives," the company said in its filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which is expected to seek a valuation of around $12 billion. "They come to discover ideas for just about anything you can imagine: daily activities like cooking dinner or deciding what to wear, major commitments like remodeling a ho...
China’s Mobile Internet Firm Cootek Inc Listed on the NYSE for IPO
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China’s Mobile Internet Firm Cootek Inc Listed on the NYSE for IPO

China’s mobile internet company CooTek (Cayman) Inc has been now listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The company that is based in East China's Shanghai started trading on Friday. The company issued 4.35 million American Depository Shares (ADS) and raised $52.2 million. Every ADS of CooTek was priced at $12. The share price of CooTek was traded lower than its opening price of $11.5 in the first four trading hours of the first trading session. The funds secured through this initial public offering are planned to be utilized by the company in the marketing of the products. CooTek generally earns its revenue from the advertisement with its software product TouchPal Keyboard and other APPs on fitness and healthcare. The main motive of the company behind its entry on the NYSE ...