It's been a tumultuous year for U.S. stock markets. Investors have had their nerves rattled twice this year by government-related events—President Trump's Liberation Day tariffs in the spring, followed by the longest U.S. government shutdown in history this fall. That's on top of an economy already hit hard by inflation and declining consumer confidence. Yet despite this, there have still been several high-profile and successful initial public offerings throughout the year—especially in the AI and fintech s ...

The IPO of medical supply company Medline expected to price tonight. It could be one of the largest debuts we've seen in the public markets this year. Leslie Picker tracks all that action for us.What are we expecting. >> Yeah, it feels like 11th hour here. >> I remember when these guys wasn't that long ago went private, I guess.Right. >> Right. Back in 2021, they went private during kind of the heyday of LBOS's and the pandemic.Obviously, medical supply company. Uh you can see why that was an attractive buy ...

Core Insights - Figs (FIGS) is valued at $1.33 billion and operates as a direct-to-consumer healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand, offering a range of products including scrubs, lab coats, activewear, and masks [1] - The stock has shown strong technical momentum, reaching a two-year high of $8.24 on October 22, and has gained 30% over the past year [4][3] Company Overview - Figs designs and sells healthcare apparel and non-scrub offerings, including sports bras, performance leggings, and loungewear, primarily through its website and mobile app [1] - The company has a 100% "Buy" technical rating from Barchart, indicating strong market confidence [4][5] Stock Performance - Since the Trend Seeker "Buy" signal was issued on October 15, the stock has appreciated by 5.28% [2] - Figs has achieved 9 new highs and a 17.25% gain in the last month, with a current trading price of $8.11 and a 50-day moving average of $7.09 [5] - The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 71.24, suggesting the stock is in a strong upward trend [5]