News and updates from IPOX®, including media mentions, interviews, research and press releases.
In a recent Reuters article, IPOX® Research Analyst Dr. Lukas Muehlbauer discussed the strong debut of Upstream Bio (UPB.O) in the IPO market. The Waltham, Massachusetts-based drug developer saw its stock rise 26.5% above the IPO price, giving it a market value of $1.05 billion.
In a recent Reuters article, IPOX® research analyst Lukas Muehlbauer highlighted strong institutional and retail demand for Bicara Therapeutics' IPO, which raised $315 million after upsizing twice. Bicara’s shares surged 46% in its debut, driven by confidence in its lead anti-cancer drug and notable backing from TPG and Biocon.
In Bloomberg, IPOX® CEO Josef Schuster discussed the resurgence of SPACs, noting $2 billion raised in August. He emphasized SPACs as a viable alternative to traditional IPOs for niche sectors, with renewed interest from sponsors. IPOX® tracks these trends as companies explore new public listing avenues.
Seeking Alpha published an analysis of the First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF (FPX), which tracks our IPOX® 100 U.S. Index. The article states that "FPX is larger, more liquid, and better diversified" than its closest competitor.
In a CNN Arabic interview, IPOX® Schuster CEO Josef Schuster discussed China's reduction in U.S. debt holdings, highlighting its shift to gold and raw materials. He emphasized the need for the U.S. to manage its $34 trillion debt and rising servicing costs while expressing optimism about increased domestic investment in U.S. Treasuries.
IPOX® analyst Lukas Muehlbauer discusses that Reddit's IPO faces risks due to user skepticism over data commercialization and content moderation plans. The allocation of shares to active users without a holding period could increase volatility, but market timing and limited public shares might drive up the stock's value.
IPOX® Research Analyst Dr. Lukas Muehlbauer, featured in a Bloomberg article, discussed the potential impact of Reddit's WallStreetBets community on the company's post-IPO stock performance. He highlighted the community's negative sentiment regarding revenue and moderation concerns, and their potential to influence early trading, depending on their organization and activity.
Benzinga Newswire highlights that investors can gain exposure to Uber through the First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF (FPX), which is based on the IPOX® 100 U.S. Index.
VettaFi highlights the IPOX®-based First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF (FPX) as a way for investors to gain access to the latest newly listed companies.