SPACs, A Bubble-Driven Invention
The technique has been around for decades and come in different formats such as reverse mergers and blank check companies. Yet, investors' appetite for more risky ventures is waning as the risk-free rate is rising by the day.
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Rivian, Still A Bubble?
Founded in 2009, Rivian Automotive, Inc. is an American manufacturer of electric vehicles and provider of automotive technologies. Its car a built on a so-called skateboard platform that can accommodate future vehicles or be adopted by other automotive companies.
Rivian, A Bubble?
Rivian Automotive will go public on Wednesday, in what is believed to be one of the year's biggest IPOs. The stock is expected to open at $125 per share, implying a valuation of up to $107 billion and a 60 percent increase above its IPO price of $78 per share.
Europe's Capital Challenge
Despite an abundance of savings across the continent, Europe continues to struggle with converting those reserves into productive, high-growth investments.
Luxury Brands Lose 50 Million Customers in Two Years
The luxury goods sector grapples with a significant decline in its customer base. Over the past two years, the industry has lost around 50 million customers, marking the first contraction in shopper numbers in decades.