Tag: 2013

IPOs Are Due For a Comeback In 2013: Survey Says

Last year was not a good year for initial public offerings. Only 128 companies managed to IPO compared with the 154 that did in 2011 and the long term average of nearly 200 per year. The median proceeds raised by IPOs fell by 23% and 40% of companies ended up […]

President Jonathan’s New Year Message to Nigerians

Full Text of the President Jonathan’s New Year’s message Fellow Nigerians, 1. I greet and rejoice with you all as we celebrate the advent of a new year. 2. I join you all in giving thanks to God Almighty for bringing us and our beloved nation safely through the past […]

JPMorgan Strategist’s Areas of Strength for 2013

Although the first half of 2013 promises to be tricky for the stock market, a few sectors show relative strength, JPMorgan (JPM) Chief U.S. Equity Strategist Thomas Lee said Monday. “We think overall it’s going to be a pretty good year for markets because, you know, we’re in the fifth […]