Avenue Capital Mortgage REIT files for $300 million IPO on NYSE – Renaissance Capital
Nearly 80 percent more has been raised on U.S. equity capital markets this year than in same period in 2010, but macroeconomic concerns could trigger slowdown through the rest of the year, bankers say – Reuters
IPO market healthy but challenges loom – China Daily
John Halvey offers a look behind the scenes in NYSE Euronext’s legal group – Corporate Counsel
Discrimination is linked to a country’s development, UBS economist says – FT Alphaville
Elsewhere on the revvin' Exchanges blog:
Sinopec Brings Power of Eight to Opening Bell
Writing a New Chapter in the NYSE Book
Markets Higher, Closing News 6/29/11
Rockwell Collins Celebrates its 10th Anniversary of Listing
NYSE Euronext Goes HOG Wild
MAC Desk Floor Report: The Economic Effects of Greece's Austerity Bill
What Obama's Release of Emergency Oil Reserves Means
Deutsche Börse AG, NYSE Euronext seek EC approval for combination
China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) Visits the NYSE
On this date in 1901 was born the American bank robber and prison escapee Willie Sutton (pictured). He also (possibly) authored one of the greates quoest of all time; when asked why he robbed banks, Sutton reportedly replied: “That’s where the money is.” – NYT
Taking a day off tomorrow, and our U.S. offices are closed Monday for Independence Day. Those of you in the U.S., happy birthday America; everyone else, please have a wonderful weekend, and I’ll talk to you all next Tuesday.