Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) are two different methods for companies to raise capital, each with its own set of characteristics and implications for investors.

Discover how book building helps underwriters price IPOs effectively by gauging investor interest and demand. Learn why it's the preferred method over fixed pricing.

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The U.S. initial public offering market is closing 2024 strong, with the benchmark Renaissance IPO ETF (ticker: IPO) up a solid 23.7% year to date. Overall IPO activity remains elevated nearing ...

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Basic Energy Services late Friday filed to raise up to $259 million in an initial public offering. The Midland, Texas company specializes in well-site services to the oil and ...