Why Growth Companies Are Opting Out of the Stock Market—And What It Means for You

Jul 15, 2025 | Markets

For decades, initial public offerings (IPOs) were seen as the ultimate milestone for growing companies. Now, many of the world’s most valuable startups are choosing to skip the stock exchange. SpaceX, OpenAI, and Stripe are among a growing number of high-profile...

Is Berkshire, S&P 500 Divergence Signaling Recession?

Jul 15, 2025 | Brixxer, Markets, Rypplzz, Save Change World Companies

It’s very possible that the behavior of the share price for Berkshire Hathaway (Berkshire) during 2025 is predicting a U.S. recession.  The share price of the diversified conglomerate, which was founded by Warren Buffet, predicted the 2008 debacle.  The chart below...

Private Markets Can Withstand Shocks, Blue Owl’s Clarke Says

Jul 15, 2025 | Markets, Private Markets

Private markets can withstand geopolitical shocks and individual investors want to benefit from this, just as institutional ones do, according to Blue Owl Capital Inc.’s James Clarke. The alternative assets industry is democratizing to allow individuals to take part...

BofA Poll Shows Investors Are Taking Risk at a Record Pace

Jul 15, 2025 | Markets

Fund managers are rushing back into risky assets at a record pace on optimism over economic growth and strong corporate profits, according to a monthly survey by Bank of America Corp. The share of investors taking a higher-than-normal risk level in their portfolios...

Not Your Parents’ 401(k): Wall Street’s New Bet on Your Retirement

Jul 14, 2025 | Markets

Wall Street is moving private investments into your 401(k). It could help or quietly raise costs and risk without you knowing. What Happened A major change could be coming to the way Americans save for retirement. Some of the biggest names in finance, such as...

Europe’s VCs Are On Pace for Lowest Fundraising Year in a Decade

Jul 14, 2025 | Markets, Private Markets

Venture capital-backed firms in Europe are on track for their worst year of fundraising since 2015, as investors avoid putting money in an industry that’s struggled with returns. Venture funds based in Europe raised €5.2 billion ($6.1 billion) in the first half of...