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Bank of America downgrades hot IPO and Nvidia derivative CoreWeave, citing valuation

CNBC: Investing

" CoreWeave went public in late March. billion initial public offering raise marked the largest tech offering on Wall Street since 2021. CRWD YTD mountain CoreWeave stock since its March initial public offering. CoreWeave's $1.5

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Analysts move to the sidelines on CoreWeave stock after big surge since IPO

CNBC: Investing

Its initial public offering earlier this year was the biggest technology IPO since 2021. "[W]e'd like to see more customer diversification and progress on profitability." Mizuho's $150 per share target implies a slide of about 6%, while Citi's $160 forecast is roughly 0.1%

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This Chinese robotaxi stock can more than double as production ramps up, analysts say

CNBC: Investing

The company is close to fully scaling its fleet of robotaxis, which will also help Pony AI improve its profitability, Lee said. Bank of America's Merrill Lynch unit and Goldman Sachs were the two lead underwriters on Pony AI's initial public offering at $13 a share last November.

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Morgan Stanley profit exceeds forecasts on dealmaking surge; shares jump to record

Global Banking & Finance

By Tatiana Bautzer, Manya Saini and Niket Nishant (Reuters) – Morgan Stanley’s profit surpassed estimates on a bumper third quarter for investment banking that had also buoyed rivals, sending its stock to a record.

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Exit Strategies for PE Investors

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Initial Public Offering (IPO) One way to exit an investment involves taking the company public through an initial public offering (IPO). An IPO involves offering shares of a privately held company to the public in a new stock issuance.

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Building a Solid Foundation: Essential Steps for Paper LBO Practice

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In private equity, potential exit options include a sale to a strategic buyer, initial public offerings, or a secondary buyout; well-defined exit plans ensure that the investment objectives are met and provide a clear path to realize value for the firm.

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Why learning the LBO model trains you for the PE or Debt fund infusion analysis/models?

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Private equity funds strive to achieve compelling returns by procuring or investing in companies and actively enhancing their growth and profitability. In the realm of LBOs, exits can materialize through a sale to another entity or via an initial public offering (IPO).

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