IPO vs Direct Listing vs SPAC: How Companies Go Public
A side-by-side guide to the three paths to public markets — traditional IPO, direct listing, and SPAC merger — with real examples and trade-offs.
Month: May 2026
Fed’s Miran Resigns, Handing Trump a Fresh Board Vacancy
Stephen Miran resigned from the Federal Reserve Board on May 14, 2026, giving President Trump another seat to fill ahead of the June FOMC.
KOSPI Plunges 6% on Samsung, SK Hynix Memory Selloff
KOSPI fell 6.12% as Samsung Electronics dropped 8.6% and SK Hynix lost 7.7%, off record highs. What the Korean memory selloff signals for AI chip stocks.
What Is the P/E Ratio — and When Does It Mislead?
P/E in plain English: the formula, a worked example, sector ranges from NYU’s Damodaran, and why the Shiller CAPE near 42 sits within a whisker of the 1999 peak.
BoJ at 0.75% Meets the Fed at 3.625%: The Yen Trade Explained
The widest policy-rate gap between Washington and Tokyo since the 1990s is keeping the yen on the back foot. Here is what the May 2026 capital markets picture looks like.
Figma Q1: Revenue Up 46%, Guidance Raised on AI Demand
Figma beat Q1 estimates with $333.4M revenue (+46% YoY) and raised FY26 guidance to $1.422B-$1.428B as AI tools drive paid seat expansion.
Private Credit vs Bank Loans vs Syndicated Loans Explained
Private credit, bank loans, and syndicated loans all finance the same companies. Here is how each channel actually works, and where the money sits.
Cerebras Pops 89% in Nasdaq Debut, Briefly Tops $100B Cap
Cerebras Systems (CBRS) opened around $350 on its Nasdaq debut — 89% above the $185 IPO price — briefly crossing a $100B market cap before settling near $324.
Doximity Plunges 24% as FY27 Guidance Misses and Margins Compress
Doximity (DOCS) crashed 24% after Q4 revenue growth slowed to 5%, FY27 sales guidance trailed consensus, and Wall Street slashed price targets across the board.
Municipal Bonds Explained: GO vs Revenue and the Tax Angle
Plain-English guide to municipal bonds: GO vs revenue, how the federal tax exemption changes your real yield, and why munis default less than corporates.