With the world economy on the path of recovery, more companies are expressing an interest to tap on capital markets to grow.
Several well-known companies have been reportedly in talks to raise money now that markets are more ebullient.
For instance, Grab, one of Asia’s best-known private companies, is in talks to go public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC.
If the deal goes through, the ride-hailing cum food delivery company could be valued at US$40 billion.
Meanwhile, Deliveroo, a UK-based food delivery company with global operations, has announced its intention to raise £1 billion in an IPO on the London Stock Exchange.
Back home, Aztech Global Ltd (SGX: 8AZ), a one-stop design and manufacturing company for the electronics industry, listed on the Singapore bourse about a week ago.
The company announced that the IPO’s public tranche was 18.4 times over-subscribed, demonstrating strong demand for its shares.
As business conditions continue to improve with the widespread distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines, we should witness a more vibrant IPO market.
Here is a list of our top articles for the week.
1. 3 Reasons REITs Still Deserve a Place in Your Portfolio
Despite the volatility experienced by REITs in the past year, we continue to believe that they deserve a place in every investor’s portfolio. Here are three reasons why.
2. 3 Sectors That Could Witness a Strong Recovery
As the world recovers from the effects of the pandemic, these three sectors could witness a strong rebound.
3. 3 Stocks That Are Perfect for a Growth Investor’s Portfolio
If you are a growth investor, you should turn your attention to these three companies that have displayed strong growth despite the crisis.
4. 3 Hong Kong Companies Riding the Chinese Spending Boom
China remains one of the largest consumer markets in the world. Here are three Hong Kong companies that are latching on to this surge in spending.
5. Here’s How Much DBS Would be Worth Today If You Had Invested S$10,000 in it One Year Ago
We take a look at how much a S$10,000 investment in DBS Group Holdings Ltd (SGX: D05) one year ago will be worth today.
6. Ascendas REIT Just Went Big into Data Centres: 5 Things Investors Should Know
Ascendas REIT (SGX: A17U) has just announced the acquisition of 11 data centres in Europe. Here are five highlights from that announcement.
7. Dairy Farm’s Share Price Rebounded From its COVID Low: 5 Things to Know from its Latest Earnings
Dairy Farm International Holdings Ltd (SGX: D01) reported a downbeat set of full-year earnings. Here are five things investors need to know about its financial numbers.
8. 5 Wise Investing Quotes That You Should Take to Heart
Sometimes, the best way to learn about investing is to take advice from experienced and successful investors. Here are five investing quotes from five different investors that you should hold close to your heart.
9. A Beginner’s Guide To Investing
We compiled a guide for beginner investors to help them along in their investment journey.
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