Blockbuster IPO: SoftBank's Arm eyes Nasdaq listing amid revenue decline

Arm Holdings, backed by SoftBank Group, plans to choose a US IPO as it faces a 1% decline in annual revenue, indicating a slowing smartphone market, and its stock market launch is expected to revive a lacklustre IPO market.

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8/22/2023

Arm files for IPO, Microsoft alters Activision deal - what's moving markets By Investing.com

Arm, the chip designer owned by Softbank, has filed for an IPO on the Nasdaq, with the valuation yet to be specified, while tech stocks remain resilient despite surging bond yields, and Microsoft restructures its mega-merger with Activision Blizzard to secure approval from UK regulators.

8/23/2023

Arm IPO Filing: Chip Maker Files To Go Public In The U.S.

Semiconductor chip company Arm has filed for an IPO on the Nasdaq, seeking a valuation of up to $70 billion, but faces risks and potential headwinds due to financial challenges and geopolitical tensions with China.

9/2/2023

SoftBank lines up Apple, Nvidia, Intel as strategic investors for Arm IPO as chipmaker rides A.I. wave

SoftBank Group has secured strategic investors for Arm Ltd.’s IPO, including Apple, Nvidia, Intel, and Samsung. The chip company's offering is expected to raise $5 billion to $7 billion and value Arm at $50 billion to $54 billion.

9/4/2023

Arm’s Pricing Shows It Isn’t Nvidia. It’s Still Set to Be the Biggest IPO of the Year.

Arm Holdings is preparing for a highly anticipated IPO, but its pricing indicates that it will not reach Nvidia's level, despite being the largest IPO of the year.

9/5/2023

CNBC Daily Open: Rising oil prices reignite inflation fears

Stocks fall as higher oil prices and rising Treasury yields put pressure on the market, while Arm prepares for its IPO with a valuation of up to $52 billion and Saudi Arabia and Russia extend their oil production cuts, causing concerns about inflation and raising Treasury yields.

9/7/2023

Major Tech IPOs Coming Up: Arm, Instacart, Klaviyo, VNG Eye Billions in Fundraising

U.S. investors are eagerly anticipating several upcoming IPOs in the coming months, including Arm Holdings, Instacart, Klaviyo, and VNG, as they hope to capitalize on the recent rally in equity markets.

9/11/2023

Retail Investors Often Lose Money Chasing Hot IPOs Like Arm's Upcoming Listing

Retail investors should be cautious when buying shares of Arm Holdings' upcoming IPO, as recent data shows that individual investors tend to lose money on blockbuster IPOs, with the 10 biggest US IPOs in the past four years down an average of 47% from their first-day closing price.

9/15/2023

SoftBank Plays it Safe with Modestly Priced Arm IPO After Recent Losses, Still attracts Big Tech Interest

SoftBank's initial public offering of Arm Holdings was a success, with the shares gaining 25% on their debut, although the company left potential profits on the table by pricing the IPO lower than it could have been.

9/15/2023

Arm Soars in IPO Debut as Stocks Rise on Retail Gains Despite Looming Auto Strike

Arm shares soared nearly 25% on its first day of trading on the Nasdaq, boosting U.S. stocks and sparking hope that the IPO market for tech companies is reviving. Additionally, positive economic data from China and a rebound in retail sales and industrial production contributed to market optimism.

9/18/2023

Arm Holdings Shares Drop After Blockbuster IPO

Arm Holdings shares are dropping after a successful IPO, and there are concerns that the stock could fall further.