Small Companies Keep Going Public Even as Russell 2000 Struggles

May 28, 2025 | Markets

An increasing number of small-capitalization companies are going public this year despite the Russell 2000 Index’s underperformance, as investors shrug off trade and inflation risks in search of returns. “The investment community is thirsty again for IPOs,” said Will...

Wall Street’s Rush to Launch Vanguard-Style Funds Draws Warnings

May 28, 2025 | Markets

Exchange-traded funds have amassed trillions of dollars by offering investors greater tax efficiency, liquidity and lower costs than mutual funds. Now, a looming regulatory shift is poised to bring the two vehicles closer together — and threatens to complicate the...

UBS’s Khan Sees Rich Customer Demand for Alternative Assets

May 27, 2025 | Markets, Private Markets, Recommended

Wealthy customers of UBS Group AG are looking to buy more alternative assets as they seek to diversify investments during a volatile period for markets and global trade, according to the firm’s Asia Pacific chief. “We see continued demand” for alternatives, Iqbal...

US Bans Harvard From Enrolling Foreigners, Forcing Transfers

May 23, 2025 | Markets

The Trump administration blocked Harvard University from enrolling international students, delivering a major blow to the school and escalating its fight with elite colleges to unprecedented levels. The US revoked Harvard’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program...

Target’s Troubles Leave Analysts Most Negative Since 2018

May 22, 2025 | Markets

Wall Street’s enthusiasm for Target Corp. is at its lowest in more than six years, as disappointing earnings from the big-box retailer spur a series of analyst downgrades. Analysts at Bank of America, Melius Research LLC and Telsey Advisory Group all stepped back from...