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Don't Let the Active IPO Market Fool You

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler -

Although last week was the most active for the initial public offering (IPO) market since 2010, don't expect it to be the start of a sustained wave of IPOs and a rally among volatile U.S. stocks.

Encouraged by Groupon Inc.'s (NYSE: GRPN) successful IPO Nov. 5 as well as the October rebound in the stock markets, eight stocks went public last week. They include such well-known names as Angie's List Inc. (Nasdaq: ANGI) and Delphi Automotive PLC (NYSE: DLPH).



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Moribund IPO Market Won't Get Much Help from Groupon

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler -

With stock market volatility suppressing initial public offerings in recent months, many were hoping Groupon Inc.'s (Nasdaq: GRPN) splashy IPO on Friday would spark a revival.

But analyst skepticism over Groupon's long-term prospects and lingering fears over the European debt crisis, as well as the tepid U.S. economy, mean that the dry spell for the IPO market will stretch on into next year.



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