Initial public offerings (IPOs) are the lifeblood of the stock markets. They bring new stocks to attract investor dollars and offer new vistas for innovators and capitalists. Although the IPO scene has been depressed in recent years, suffering from the aftershocks of the COVID pandemic, this year is shaping up to be a good one, with plenty of companies waiting to launch their initial offerings. In a recent note, the team at Goldman Sachs lays out the case for a strong year in IPO activity, writing, “We ...