A series of technology companies, including security software maker Palo Alto Networks, are preparing to go public on the heels of Facebook's $5-billion filing, sensing a window of opportunity as the stock market rallies. Read More
Many companies that went public in 2011 never found their footing amid a time of high volatility. Stockpickr.com details several IPOs that look undervalued now and could rebound in 2012. Read More
The company, which offers online reviews of local businesses and services, said it expects to sell 7.15 million shares in its initial public offering at between $12 and $14 each. Read More
America's young people, tomorrow's economic engine, are deciding which icons of success to follow, and their gaze has shifted from east to west. Read More
As a result of the financial crisis, Wall Street has taken a beating on reputation, on pay and on layoffs. At the same time, with a series of hot initial public offerings culminating in Facebook’s planned issue, Silicon Valley has developed a new allure. Read More
If you think that private equity fund managers are under-taxed because carried interest is considered a capital gain rather than income, you should probably also advocate higher taxes for the founders of companies. Read More
LinkedIn’s fourth quarter results flew past Wall Street estimates as companies paid LinkedIn more for recruiting services, sending the stock higher after-hours. Read More
As part of Tuesday’s offering, it will sell only 1.8 million shares to the public – a small 1.4 percent of the company. A select group of co-investors will also be allowed to sell a block of roughly 11 million shares once the stock opens for trading. Read More