IPO Activity Dipped In Q1, But Don't Call It A Downturn
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Nasdaq495 FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(7min)CommentsFollow us on Google for the latest stock newsFollow Seeking Alpha on Google for the latest stock newsSummaryIn the first quarter, there seemed to be one thing after another to create further uncertainty for markets.With the Iran conflict driving a selloff in stocks and increasing volatility, it’s weighed on the Nasdaq IPO Pulse, which fell to a nine-month low in March. Similar to its U.S. counterpart, the Nasdaq Stockholm IPO Pulse fell in March, dropping to a seven-month low.Since the dips in the IPO Pulses fall well short of signaling a downturn in IPO activity and U.S. and European equities have rebounded in April, it’s entirely possible that the first quarter’s softer activity will prove to be a blip. AlexSecret/iStock via Getty Images By Phil Mackintosh, Nasdaq Chief Economist, and Michael Normyle, U.S. Economist and Senior Director at Nasdaq In the first quarter, there seemed to be one thing after another to create further uncertainty for markets. The This article was written byNasdaq495 FollowersFollowNasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) is a leading global technology company serving corporate clients, investment managers, banks, brokers, and exchange operators as they navigate and interact with the global capital markets and the broader financial system. We aspire to deliver world-leading platforms that improve the liquidity, transparency, and integrity of the global economy. Our diverse offering of data, analytics, software, exchange capabilities, and client-centric services enables clients to optimize and execute their business vision with confidence.