Stocks Trade Across 88 “Lit” and “Dark” Venues (Source: Nasdaq Economic Research, FINRA)    By John Jannarone Small, illiquid stocks may actually suffer from exposure across too many platforms and would benefit from trading on just one “lit” home exchange...

In an interview with Cheddar Wednesday, IPO Edge Editor-in-Chief John Jannarone explains how Uber has made a more compelling offering to investors than Lyft. First, the company’s investor presentation makes clear it has a strong management team and an emphasis...

IPO Edge Interviews Rowing Blazers Founder Jack Carlson about May 1 Flagship Opening By John Jannarone From firmly-established public companies like Lululemon to upcoming IPOs like Hylete, the recent focus for apparel retailers is unquestionably on digital sales growth. That...

In an interview with Cheddar Friday morning, IPO Edge Editor-in-Chief John Jannarone explains why Uber’s IPO is likely to face the same challenges as Lyft, whose shares just hit a new low after a rough first few weeks of trading....

Eric Folkemer, Head of Nasdaq Private Market and Lawrence Calcano, CEO of iCapital Network  By John Jannarone For many high net worth investors, private equity has long been an appealing asset class, but is often ruled out because of an...

Forum Attendees Weigh Merits of Owning Shares of Tech Companies Before or After IPO By John Jannarone When a crowd of 275 attendees ranging from venture capitalists to CEOs met in Florida for last week’s Palm Beach Global Finance Forum...

In an interview with Real Vision, IPO Edge Editor-in-Chief John Jannarone explains the reasons for the recent success of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies, or SPACs, including the beneficial role of private-equity firms that have increasingly turned to such alternative vehicles. He also put...

In an interview with Real Vision, IPO Edge Editor-in-Chief John Jannarone explains why Lyft’s steep losses and lack of a path to profitability make it worth just $50 a share. He points out the company’s massive insurance liability that many investors may...

The IPO Market Ex-Lyft Has Been Dominated by SPAC Deals in 2019 By John Jannarone It would be easy to focus purely on Lyft this year, as the $2.3 billion deal overshadowed other IPOs. But after questionable fundamentals contributed to...

Kraig Fox (left), to Become President and CEO and Adam Levin (right), to become Executive Chairman By John Jannarone The parent of leading cannabis publication High Times magazine has appointed media industry veteran Kraig Fox as President and Chief Executive...