Instacart, the grocery delivery company, has filed for an IPO, reporting profitable quarters and revenue of $716 million, with plans to create an omnichannel experience merging online and in-store shopping.
Instacart's IPO filing reveals the company's profitability in 2022, driven by increased productivity through batching orders, although gig workers have reported doing more work for the same pay.
The American venture market has been experiencing a significant decline in technology IPOs, but the recent filings of public-offering paperwork by Instacart and Klaviyo stand out as important milestones in a market that has seen a lack of startup exits for over 1.5 years.
Shares of Cboe Global Markets Inc. fell 0.93% to $150.27, ending a two-day winning streak, as the stock market had a positive trading session with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 1.45% and 0.85% respectively; the stock closed $2.10 below its 52-week high.
Summary: European markets are poised for a positive start to the week, influenced by the positive trade in the Asia-Pacific region, while investors keep an eye on German trade balance data and a speech by Christine Lagarde, the President of the European Central Bank. Additionally, Fidelity's China fund is on track to outperform its peers for the second year in a row, Arm aims for a listing price between $47 and $51 per share in its IPO, and the US Department of Labor reports a rise in unemployment and lower-than-expected wage growth in August.
U.S. stocks slipped as worrying data out of China and a spike in oil prices following the extension of Saudi Arabian production cuts weighed on the market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.6%, while the S&P 500 lost 0.4% and the Nasdaq dipped 0.1%.
Summary: Despite a slight rise in US markets on Friday, major indexes finished the week lower, with Europe's Stoxx 600 index also experiencing losses, while the G20 nations released a joint communique addressing Russia's war in Ukraine, omitting overt criticism from last year's statement. Elsewhere, Instacart plans to go public at a lower valuation, SpaceX's Starship Super Heavy rocket remains grounded, and the upcoming consumer price index report could impact the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions.
Instacart plans to raise up to $616 million in its upcoming IPO, valuing the company at around $7.7 billion, as it aims to compete with traditional retailers and tech firms like Amazon, DoorDash, and Grubhub in the online grocery delivery market.
Stock indices closed in the red, with the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all experiencing declines, while the technology sector underperformed and the energy sector led the session. The U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield dropped, while the Two-Year Treasury yield increased. The Small Business Optimism Index for August decreased, with inflation cited as a major concern among small business owners. Stocks opened lower on Tuesday, and U.S. futures trended lower as well. This week's focus will be on the Consumer Price Index and Producer Price Index data, which could impact the Federal Reserve's decision on rate hikes. Oracle's stock fell after missing sales estimates, while Casey's General and Tesla saw gains. JPMorgan's CEO criticized new Basel III regulations, and European indices traded in the green. In Asia-Pacific, markets ended mixed as traders await U.S. inflation data.
Stock futures point to lower opens after a strong rally, while oil remains above $90 per barrel; Adobe sees price target hikes but stock is down; United Auto Workers goes on strike; Arm's IPO success benefits banks; Instacart raises proposed price range for IPO; DoorDash transfers stock listing to Nasdaq; HSBC initiates coverage on Microsoft, Oracle, and Salesforce; China's retail sales exceed expectations; Estee Lauder stock rises.
U.S. stocks dropped as enthusiasm for Arm's IPO faded and the United Auto Workers initiated a strike against Detroit's Big Three automakers, with the Nasdaq falling 1.6% and the S&P 500 losing 1.2%.
Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz are expected to face significant losses on their investment in Instacart, as the company plans to sell shares at a valuation that is more than 75% below the price at which the venture firms invested.
U.S. stocks slumped amid mixed sentiment about the economy, with only the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising for the week, while European markets and the euro ticked up slightly. Famed investor Ray Dalio advised traders to hold cash as Treasury yields climb, and venture firms Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz face a significant loss on their investment in Instacart. Disney's potential sale of media assets signifies the end of traditional TV, and the Federal Reserve's meeting this week and FedEx's earnings announcement will provide insight into the global supply chain. U.S. consumer sentiment has edged down, but investors remain upbeat about the outlook for stocks and the economy.
Summary: U.S. stocks slumped amid mixed sentiment about the economy, with only the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising for the week, while Asia-Pacific markets mostly fell, and China's venture capital investment dropped by 31.4% compared to 2022 due to its sluggish economy and geopolitical tensions discouraging foreign investors.
Instacart is set to debut its IPO on Tuesday, raising questions about whether its stock will soar or plummet.
U.S. futures inch higher ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting, Instacart prices its IPO at the top-end of the range, and the UAW warns of more U.S. plant closures if negotiations with automakers show no progress.
The IPO market shows signs of revival with the success of Instacart and Arm IPOs, indicating that investors still have an appetite for stocks.
Stocks slip as investors await the Federal Reserve's policy meeting and the start of Instacart's IPO trading, with focus on interest rates and inflation.
Instacart's successful IPO debut as Maplebear doesn't ensure its future strength, especially considering its "low float" which poses additional risks for investors.
Instacart shares fall after going public, Steelcase soars on strong earnings, Klaviyo jumps after IPO, Bausch Health surges on upgraded rating, Stellantis sees sales growth in Europe, Pinterest rallies on revenue growth expectations, Coty raises full-year outlook, Zebra Technologies downgraded, Textron signs deal with NetJets, Chewy downgraded on pet category weakness, and various other companies see stock movements.
Instacart's stock falls below its IPO price, reflecting investor disappointment with the grocery-delivery company and other recent tech stocks.
Wall Street's reaction to recent tech IPOs, including Instacart, Arm, and Klaviyo, has been underwhelming, with investors who bought at the IPO price making money only if they sold immediately, raising concerns about valuations.
September was a standout month for the IPO market, with companies like Arm Holdings, Instacart, and Klaviyo debuting on exchanges and raising $7.2 billion.
U.S. stocks were mixed with the Dow Jones slipping 0.2%, the S&P 500 unchanged, and the Nasdaq Composite adding 0.22%, while oil prices surged to their highest in over a year and shares of China Evergrande Group were suspended after reporting significant losses, all raising concerns and making it difficult for stocks to gain confidence to climb.
Stocks mostly fell in the U.S. on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average declining, while the Nasdaq Composite inched up; all three indexes ended the month of September in the red, with the S&P and Nasdaq experiencing their worst monthly performance since December, and the Dow having its worst showing since February.
Instacart stock is facing challenges and falling below its IPO price due to concerns raised by Wall Street analysts about the company's future prospects.
