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Group 1 - The U.S. federal government shutdown has led to over 90% of employees at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) being placed on unpaid leave, with only about 393 employees remaining to handle urgent enforcement and market oversight tasks [1] - The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has retained only 5.7% of its 543 employees during the shutdown to ensure market supervision and fraud prevention [1] - The shutdown may delay or cancel the release of key economic data, affecting investors' ability to assess macroeconomic trends and potentially leading to asset price volatility [1] Group 2 - The SEC will continue to process regular corporate filings but will suspend the acceptance of initial public offering (IPO) applications, which could hinder the recent recovery in the U.S. IPO market [1] - As of September 29, 2023, there have been 263 IPOs in the U.S. this year, raising a total of $52.94 billion, the highest since 2021 [1] - The potential impact of the shutdown may also affect the approval of cryptocurrency-linked exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which were expected to launch in early October [2]

Company Overview - Stevens, Inc. is a family-owned and privately held boutique investment bank that has seen significant growth, increasing from 120 employees to nearly 1500 under previous leadership [3] - The company has reported a strong year, with a 24% increase in the number of M&A transactions advised on, and the dollar volume of transactions more than doubled compared to 2024 [4] Market Performance - The wealth management and insurance brokerage segments are performing well, providing a stable revenue stream alongside the more cyclical M&A and investment banking activities [6] - The current market environment is characterized by a strong performance, attributed to pro-growth deregulation policies and increased market clarity compared to earlier in the year [8] M&A Activity - There has been a notable uptick in M&A activity, particularly involving family-owned businesses selling to larger strategic firms, which has positively impacted fees [9] - Despite a decrease in pitch invitations, the overall sentiment regarding M&A remains optimistic, with expectations for continued strength in the sector [10][11] IPO Market - The IPO market has shown improvement, with the current year being the strongest since 2020-2021, driven more by fundamentals than speculative trends [11][12] - The average trading price of the 2025 IPO cohort is now 30% above the offering price, indicating a healthier market compared to previous years [13][14] Economic Outlook - The economic outlook appears strong, with expectations for interest rates to decrease by the end of the year, which could benefit both public and private markets [24] - There are mixed signals in the economy, with a weak labor market contrasted by rising consumer spending and investment from companies [25]

③【摩根大通上调阿里巴巴目标价至245美元】 当地时间10月1日，摩根大通将阿里巴巴美股目标价从 170美元上调至245美元，称云计算和电商业务的增长将支撑其更高估值。截至发稿，阿里巴巴上涨 2.84%。 ⑧【马斯克成首位财富突破5000亿美元的富豪】当地时间10月1日，全球首富马斯克的个人财富突破 5000亿美元，成为史上第一个身价跨过这一门槛的人，这主要是得益于特斯拉股价反弹以及这位科技企 业家旗下其它初创公司估值飙升。根据福布斯富豪榜，截至美国东部时间下午4:15，马斯克的净资产达 到了5001亿美元，但目前回落至5000亿美元下方。 ⑨【英特尔被曝与AMD洽谈代工合作】当地时间10月1日，据媒体援引知情人士报道，英特尔正与 AMD进行初步洽谈，探讨由英特尔代工生产部分AMD芯片的可能性。截至发稿，AMD上涨2.28%，英 特尔上涨0.11%。 ④ 【OpenAI估值达5000亿美元】当地时间10月1日，据媒体援引知情人士报道，OpenAI已完成价值约 66亿美元的二级股票出售，使公司估值达到5000亿美元。这一交易使OpenAI成为全球最有价值的初创 公司，超过了马斯克的SpaceX，后者最近的估值约 ...

Group 1 - The price of domestic gold jewelry has risen to a peak of 1130 yuan per gram as the London spot gold price exceeded 3880 USD per ounce [2] - The Hainan Low Altitude Flight Service Center has commenced operations, marking a new phase in the construction of the low altitude flight service guarantee system in Hainan [3] - The Western Land-Sea New Corridor has transported a total of 1.09 million TEUs in the first three quarters of this year, representing a year-on-year increase of 70.3% [3] Group 2 - Nearly half of adult men in South Korea are reported to be obese, with the obesity rate for men in their 40s reaching 61.7% according to a recent survey [4] - The U.S. government shutdown may hinder IPO processes, as companies requiring action from the SEC face operational challenges during and after the shutdown [5][9] - The "Shanghai Six" housing policy has led to an 8% month-on-month increase and a 24% year-on-year increase in housing transactions in September [6] Group 3 - Beijing Daxing International Airport has surpassed 40 million passengers by September 30, 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 7.9% [7] - Zhejiang Province airports are expected to handle 2.2 million passengers during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, reflecting a 3% year-on-year increase [8] - Li Auto delivered 33,951 new vehicles in September 2025, with a total of 93,211 vehicles delivered in the third quarter [11] Group 4 - The Chang'e 6 mission has made significant discoveries regarding the distribution characteristics of water on the lunar surface and subsurface, providing key scientific insights for future lunar exploration [12]

IPO Activity - There has been a significant resurgence in IPOs, particularly in the crypto-based stablecoin sector, with a notable increase in activity this month compared to previous months [1][2] - September has been particularly strong for IPOs, with predictions of a busy month proving accurate [2] Market Trends - The blockchain and AI sectors are driving much of the IPO momentum, with companies like Circle and Gemini showing substantial growth [3] - The IPO ETF has experienced a remarkable run, increasing by 30% over the past six months, although it has recently pulled back slightly [5] Company Highlights - Fermy, a newly established company providing natural gas power for AI facilities, has recently gone public, highlighting the current market's enthusiasm for innovative companies [7][8] - Neptune Insurance, which focuses on flood insurance with an AI component, has also gone public, demonstrating the integration of AI in unexpected industries [10][11] Investment Insights - There is a strong interest from institutional investors in private equity, which is expected to continue driving investments into companies that have not yet gone public [12] - The demand for digital assets and cryptocurrencies remains high, with reports indicating a growing trend in companies buying cryptocurrencies as part of their treasury strategies [15] Future Outlook - The ongoing AI boom is anticipated to continue influencing the market, with expectations of more software and AI-related IPOs in the future [13] - The potential for a government shutdown could impact market activities, particularly in terms of SEC filings, creating some uncertainty [17][18]

Welcome back to Market on Close. I'm Marley Kayen here in Chicago alongside Sam Bodis at the New York Stock Exchange. We close out our show how we do every day with some final thoughts on the session.And the market seemingly shrugged off the government shutdown today with the S&P hitting a new record high. Concern among traders and investors seems to be more about the possibility of the mass firings and how that might weigh on the consumer than the actual shutdown itself. Sentiment is that a short-term shut ...

Stan, great to have you with us. Was the calendar full already. Are we going to expect to see a a lot put their plans on hold and then all of a sudden the floodgates open again at the end of the shutdown.I think that's probably what happens. You know, you've got probably about a dozen companies that are on file, you know, to go public at some point. The two that are most interesting to me, there's one called Alliance, which is a laundry equipment company, and then there's uh University of Phoenix, the you k ...

Among the 45 NYSE stocks hitting new 52-week lows on Tuesday was wood pellet outdoor grill manufacturer Traeger (COOK). The once-promising Salt Lake City-based business hit its 47th new 52-week low of the past 12 months yesterday, suggesting its best days could be in the rearview mirror. For those unfamiliar with Traeger, it went public on July 29, 2021, selling shares at $18 apiece, raising $424 million in the process. The 2021 IPO valued the wood pellet stove manufacturer’s equity at $2.12 billion. Toda ...