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HMC Capital boss David Di Pilla.

Why this year’s biggest float has disappointed

Shares in data centre landlord DigiCo have slumped since listing, despite investor excitement over the rapid growth of AI and growing demand for data storage.

  • Simon Johanson

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Canva head of product Robert Kawalsky says his company now has 5000 employees.

‘Pretty astounding’: Canva puts the foot down as it eyes Wall Street

The Australian design software maker has ticked over $2.5 billion in annual revenue and says it has added 1000 new employees in the last year alone as it looks to shore up support from Wall Street.

  • David Swan
The number of companies on the ASX has been dwindling – but this trend is expected to turn around from next year.

Join the club: The ASX hopes IPOs will heat up from next year

Marley Spoon is departing the ASX on Monday, the latest of many to depart the local bourse – but this trend looks to be turning around in 2025.

  • Jessica Yun
Guzman y Gomez Co- CEO Steven Marks at the Guzman y Gomez floating at the ASX in Sydney.

Should you join the Guzman y Gomez fiesta?

Investors should be wary of piling into initial public offerings (IPOs) because for every Nvidia, Google, Apple or Microsoft that turns out to be a big winner, there are thousands of losers.

  • William Bennett
For Virgin finding the right time to float isn’t easy nor is finding the right shareholders.

The Virgin dilemma: How to catch the IPO Mexican wave

Qatar Airways is eager to become a cornerstone shareholder in Virgin, but this brings another complicated twist.

  • Elizabeth Knight
Guzman y Gomez’s co-chief executives Steven Marks and Hilton Brett celebrate as the share price rises.

Guzman y Gomez’s sizzling $3b debut raises hopes for IPO market revival

Mexican fast-food chain Guzman y Gomez has clinched its place as the hottest float in years, soaring to a valuation of more than $3 billion on Thursday.

  • Jessica Yun and Colin Kruger
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European markets took centre stage with Wall Street closed a holiday.

ASX flat as Guzman y Gomez shares make stellar debut

The Australian sharemarket was slightly lower on Thursday, with shares in consumer staples and healthcare companies showing weakness while financials extended recent gains.

  • Millie Muroi
GYG will list on the ASX at $22 per share.

Can a burrito chain give the market a much-needed spice hit?

There is plenty riding on Mexican food chain Guzman y Gomez’s debut on the ASX, so set your alarm for noon on Thursday for our own Mexican wave.

  • Elizabeth Knight
Guzman y Gomez co-chief Hilton Brett (left) and founder (right) Steven Marks.

The $2.2b takeaway deal: Guzman y Gomez fast-tracks ASX landing

The burrito chain, which has been eyeing an IPO for years, has had to pull forward its plans on the back of investor demand.

  • Jessica Yun
Solomon Lew is moving ahead with the spin out of children’s stationary brand Smiggle and PJs brand Peter Alexander.

Spin off and conquer: Solly Lew’s global plan for Smiggle and Peter Alexander

The retail billionaire’s end game appears to go beyond just growing these Australian businesses internationally. Rather, it is a plan to establish each as global brands.

  • Elizabeth Knight

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