... IPO Market: Opportunity Window Opens Again After a two-year lull, the IPO market is reviving, creating new exit opportunities for startups. The Number of IPOs has significantly increased: as of late July, nearly 200 IPOs have taken place in the U.S. stock market since the beginning of the year, up about 80% compared to the same period in 2024. Successful debuts from several tech companies in the first half of 2025 have encouraged entrepreneurs and investors. For example, stock market debuts of fintech ...

... plans to raise up to $1 billion, underscoring the revival of IPO activity, at least on Asian exchanges. In the U.S. and Europe, the situation is also noticeably improving. American fintech "unicorn" Chime recently debuted successfully on the stock market, soaring more than 30% on its first trading day, making it one of the largest fintech IPOs of the year. This success inspires other contenders. Designer platform Figma conducted its long-awaited listing: the IPO raised around $1.5 billion (the ...

... new generation of traders, the monitor and electronic terminal have become essential tools, rendering the skill of "speaking with hands" obsolete. Conclusion The sign language of traders represents a vivid chapter in the history of financial markets. For decades, it helped maintain order and speed in trading where ordinary words were drowned out by noise. Today, this unique "stock alphabet" has become nearly a relic of the past, giving way to the advanced technologies of electronic trading. However, its memory remains alive: the images of traders signaling with their hands against the backdrop of trading boards continue ...

... redirect its focus to other regions. Supplies to China and other Asian countries are increasing, but this is insufficient to compensate for previous volumes. With limited access to international capital and a lack of foreign investment in the Russian stock market, Gazprom’s value has fallen to its current ~$38 billion. Just a decade ago, Gazprom's management harbored ambitions of reaching a trillion-dollar valuation; however, in practice, the company is experiencing an extended downturn. Dependence on ...

... which plans to raise up to $1 billion, highlighting the revival of IPO activity, at least in Asian markets. In the US and Europe, the situation is also markedly improving. The American fintech “unicorn” Chime recently made a successful debut on the stock market: on its first day, its shares soared by over 30%, reaching a market capitalization of around $18 billion. This success inspires other candidates. The designer platform Figma had its long-awaited IPO, raising about $1.5 billion with a valuation ...