Discord Inc. filed confidentially for an initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, adding to a rapidly growing pipeline of venture capital-backed tech listings. The San Francisco-based chat app company is working with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. on a listing, people familiar with the plans said in March. Discord, whose platform is popular with gam...
Discord Inc. filed confidentially for an initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, adding to a rapidly growing pipeline of venture capital-backed tech listings. The San Francisco-based chat app company is working with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. on a listing, people familiar with the plans said in March. Discord, whose platform is popular with gamers and programmers, has more than 200 million monthly users according to a statement in December. Deliberations are ongoing and the company could decide not to proceed with a listing, the people said, asking not to be identified as the information isn’t public. Representatives for Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan declined to comment. A spokesperson for Discord said the company’s focus remains on delivering the best possible experience for users and building a strong, sustainable business, and declined to comment further. The IPO would join a slate of potential tech company listings as the US market for first-time share sales gains momentum. Tech IPOs on US exchanges raised $15.6 billion last year, more than twice as much as in 2024, data compiled by Bloomberg show. Companies on file with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for possible IPOs include AI-enabled fleet management software firm Motive Technologies Inc. and Asia-based travel app maker Klook Technology Ltd. Read More: Space, AI and Crypto Candidates Lead US IPOs to Watch This Year Founded in 2015, Discord offers voice, video and text chatting capabilities. Its basic platform is free to use, while its paid Nitro subscription product allows enhanced streaming and customization. Though it was built with gamers in mind, users have created servers focused on topics as diverse as beatboxing, investing and community radio. For the latest news on equity capital markets activity in the US, Canada and Latin America, follow the channel or visit NI BFWECMUS . To subscribe to ECM Watch , Bloomberg’s daily roundup of news from...
Key Points The insurer's leader is stepping down. He will hand over the reins in the coming months. 10 stocks we like better than American International Group › Investors clearly weren't feeling all that secure about American International Group (NYSE: AIG) stock on Tuesday. After all, they traded out of the big insurer to the point where it closed nearly 8% lower in price. Much of this was due to...
Key Points The insurer's leader is stepping down. He will hand over the reins in the coming months. 10 stocks we like better than American International Group › Investors clearly weren't feeling all that secure about American International Group (NYSE: AIG) stock on Tuesday. After all, they traded out of the big insurer to the point where it closed nearly 8% lower in price. Much of this was due to a major development in the company's C-suite. C-suite surprise Before market open that day, AIG announced that its CEO and chairman of the board of directors, Peter Zaffino, is stepping down from the former position. He aims to do this by mid-year; however, the company did not provide a more specific time frame. At that point, Zaffino's goal is to transition to being only the executive chairman of the board. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » He is to be replaced by a veteran insurance industry executive, Aon's Eric Anderson. He will assume the role of CEO-elect on Feb. 16, transitioning to CEO proper at some point after June 1. At that time, he will also be appointed to the board. AIG quoted its lead independent director, John Rice, as saying of Anderson's stint at Aon that he "reshaped the company's business portfolio, implemented a new data and analytics strategy, and delivered strong operational improvements." "The board is confident that he is the right executive to be the next CEO of AIG," Rice added. Meet the new boss That may be so, but Zaffino's resignation was not expected, and as such, it comes as an unpleasant surprise. He led the company during a period when it achieved five consecutive years of underwriting profitability, following a period of notable losses. Anderson's history suggests he'll be a competent leader, but Zaffino won't be an easy act to follow. Should you buy stock in American International Group right now? Befor...
SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI), a digital-first consumer finance platform, closed Tuesday’s session at $26.99, down 7.82%. SoFi IPO'd in 2021 and has grown 121% since going public. Trading volume reached 118.7 million shares, about 74% above its three-month average of 68.3 million. Tuesday’s action centered on SoFi’s $1.5 billion equity raise and increasing volatility as the stock nears its earni...
SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI), a digital-first consumer finance platform, closed Tuesday’s session at $26.99, down 7.82%. SoFi IPO'd in 2021 and has grown 121% since going public. Trading volume reached 118.7 million shares, about 74% above its three-month average of 68.3 million. Tuesday’s action centered on SoFi’s $1.5 billion equity raise and increasing volatility as the stock nears its earnings date. How the markets moved today The S&P 500 rose 0.62% to 6,945, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.65% to finish at 23,547. Industry peers LendingClub slipped 1.38% and Upstart declined 0.04%, showing some softness across digital lending platforms. What this means for investors SoFi closed its $1.5 billion equity sale today at $27.50 per share, prompting the market to drop its shares below this price. While technically nothing changes about SoFi's actual operations, shareholder value is diluted by the offering. That said, the company's share price nearly doubled in 2025 and is up roughly four times in value since 2024 -- so it's a perfect time to raise capital after an impressive run, in my opinion. Another reason not to panic about today's drop is that SoFi's stock rose nearly 10% yesterday on minimal news. Viewed across both days, it equals out, which isn't bad considering the equity sale. While SoFi has been on an incredible run -- still trading at 47 times forward earnings -- Wall Street's expectations for 25% revenue growth in 2026, combined with the company's burgeoning platform, keep it an eye-catching growth stock. Where to invest $1,000 right now When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, Stock Advisor’s total average return is 973%* — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 195% for the S&P 500. They just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy right now, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of January 6, 2026. Bank of America is an advertising par...
Microsoft (MSFT) is back in focus for investors after recent trading, with the share price around $472.85 and short term returns across the week, month, and past 3 months all showing declines. See our latest analysis for Microsoft. That recent weak share price momentum, with the 90 day share price return down 9.91% and year to date share price return roughly flat, contrasts with a 12.78% 1 year to...
Microsoft (MSFT) is back in focus for investors after recent trading, with the share price around $472.85 and short term returns across the week, month, and past 3 months all showing declines. See our latest analysis for Microsoft. That recent weak share price momentum, with the 90 day share price return down 9.91% and year to date share price return roughly flat, contrasts with a 12.78% 1 year total shareholder return and stronger multi year gains. This may hint at investors reassessing near term growth expectations or risk while the longer term story remains intact. If Microsoft’s recent pullback has you rethinking your tech exposure, it could be a good moment to see what else is available among high growth tech and AI stocks. With the share price pulling back while Microsoft reports revenue of about $293.8b, net income of roughly $104.9b, and an intrinsic discount of 21.59%, investors may ask whether there is still a buying opportunity or whether potential future growth is already reflected in the current price. Most Popular Narrative: 12.6% Overvalued According to PicaCoder, the narrative fair value of about $420 sits below Microsoft’s last close at $472.85, which sets up a more cautious valuation story. By alienating its consumer base, failing to secure AI dominance, and engaging in reckless capital spending, Microsoft is effectively scuttling the differentiation that fuels its enterprise dominance. The central thesis is alarming: Microsoft is building a future where its costs are skyrocketing, its products are losing their competitive edge, and its own technology is actively shrinking its addressable market. Read the complete narrative. Curious how this leads to a lower fair value than today’s price? The narrative leans on pressured margins, rich future earnings multiples, and ambitious revenue assumptions. It is the combination that matters. Result: Fair Value of $420 (OVERVALUED) Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts...
Microsoft (MSFT) is back in focus for investors after recent trading, with the share price around $472.85 and short term returns across the week, month, and past 3 months all showing declines. See our latest analysis for Microsoft. That recent weak share price momentum, with the 90 day share price return down 9.91% and year to date share price return roughly flat, contrasts with a 12.78% 1 year to...
Microsoft (MSFT) is back in focus for investors after recent trading, with the share price around $472.85 and short term returns across the week, month, and past 3 months all showing declines. See our latest analysis for Microsoft. That recent weak share price momentum, with the 90 day share price return down 9.91% and year to date share price return roughly flat, contrasts with a 12.78% 1 year total shareholder return and stronger multi year gains. This may hint at investors reassessing near term growth expectations or risk while the longer term story remains intact. If Microsoft’s recent pullback has you rethinking your tech exposure, it could be a good moment to see what else is available among high growth tech and AI stocks. With the share price pulling back while Microsoft reports revenue of about $293.8b, net income of roughly $104.9b, and an intrinsic discount of 21.59%, investors may ask whether there is still a buying opportunity or whether potential future growth is already reflected in the current price. Most Popular Narrative: 12.6% Overvalued According to PicaCoder, the narrative fair value of about $420 sits below Microsoft’s last close at $472.85, which sets up a more cautious valuation story. By alienating its consumer base, failing to secure AI dominance, and engaging in reckless capital spending, Microsoft is effectively scuttling the differentiation that fuels its enterprise dominance. The central thesis is alarming: Microsoft is building a future where its costs are skyrocketing, its products are losing their competitive edge, and its own technology is actively shrinking its addressable market. Read the complete narrative. Curious how this leads to a lower fair value than today’s price? The narrative leans on pressured margins, rich future earnings multiples, and ambitious revenue assumptions. It is the combination that matters. Result: Fair Value of $420 (OVERVALUED) Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts...
(RTTNews) - The Japanese stock market has moved higher in back-to-back sessions, advancing almost 2,200 points or 4 percent along the way. The Nikkei 225 now sits just beneath the 52,520-point plateau and it has a positive lead again on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets continues to be positive, despite several of the regional bourses already at record closing highs. The Europea...
(RTTNews) - The Japanese stock market has moved higher in back-to-back sessions, advancing almost 2,200 points or 4 percent along the way. The Nikkei 225 now sits just beneath the 52,520-point plateau and it has a positive lead again on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets continues to be positive, despite several of the regional bourses already at record closing highs. The European and U.S. markets were up and the Asian bourses are expected to at least open in similar fashion. The Nikkei finished sharply higher on Tuesday following gains from the financial shares, technology stocks and automobile producers. For the day, the index jumped 685.28 points or 1.32 percent to finish at 52,518.08 after trading between 52,024.62 and 52,523.77. Among the actives, Nissan Motor accelerated 2.78 percent, while Mazda Motor eased 0.04 percent, Toyota Motor improved 0.88 percent, Honda Motor added 0.48 percent, Softbank Group rallied 2.25 percent, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial vaulted 3.14 percent, Mizuho Financial surged 5.07 percent, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial spiked 2.84 percent, Mitsubishi Electric expanded 2.57 percent, Sony Group gained 0.78 percent, Panasonic Holdings climbed 1.23 percent and Hitachi skyrocketed 7.44 percent. The lead from Wall Street is upbeat as the major averages opened in the green on Tuesday and trended higher through the day, ending near session highs. The Dow surged 484.90 points or 0.99 percent to finish at a record high 49,462.08, while the NASDAQ climbed 151.35 points or 0.65 percent to end at 23,547.17 and the S&P 500 gained 42.77 points or 0.62 percent to close at 6,944.82, also a record. The Dow benefitted from a sharp increase by shares of Amazon (AMZN) after it announced it is rolling out Alexa.com to Alexa+ Early Access customers in what is seen as an effort to more directly compete with ChatGPT and Gemini. The continued advance by the broader markets came despite a lack of major catalysts, as traders look ahead to the release of s...