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Indicators of the Week: Markets Edition
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The Indicator from Planet Money

Indicators of the Week: Markets Edition

Sound the alarms because Britain's financial markets are in turmoil. That, plus the upticking 'fear gauge,' and Porsche's vrooming public debut on indicators of the week. Markets edition.

Indicators of the Week: Markets Edition

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How Spotify changed the tune on IPOs
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The Indicator from Planet Money

How Spotify changed the tune on IPOs

Ah, 2018, a good year in music. Don't agree? Just check out our playlist. It's also when Spotify rocked-and-rolled the finance world with its rebellious take on going public.

How Spotify changed the tune on IPOs

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Dr. Martens Footwear Brand Is Planning London IPO

A general view inside the Dr. Martens central London store in 2010. The company sells more than 11 million pairs a year in more than 60 countries. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images hide caption

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Business

Dr. Martens Footwear Brand Is Planning London IPO

The brand, which evolved into a symbol of rebellious youth culture and is worn by celebrities, has thrived during the pandemic. Dr. Martens sells over 11 million pairs a year in 60-plus countries.

Airbnb Now A $100 Billion Company After Stock Market Debut Sees Stock Price Double

Airbnb is listing shares of its initial public offering Thursday, capping a tumultuous year for the short-term rental company. Martin Bureau/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Business

Airbnb Now A $100 Billion Company After Stock Market Debut Sees Stock Price Double

The short-tem rental company says it's actually seeing an increase in its business because people are less inclined to stay at hotels and are choosing to "work from any home" during the pandemic.

Airbnb Now A $100 Billion Company After Stock Market Debut Sees Stock Price Double

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China's Alibaba Could See $155 Billion Valuation In U.S. IPO

Alibaba Group chairman Jack Ma delivers a speech during the Softbank World 2014 annual forum in Tokyo in July. Alibaba is preparing for a multi-billion-dollar stock offer on the New York Stock Exchange. Yoshikazu Tsuno/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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The Two-Way

China's Alibaba Could See $155 Billion Valuation In U.S. IPO

Preparing for its initial public offering, e-commerce company Alibaba estimates its stock will sell for $60 to $66 a share. The retailing giant will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

$0 Profits Couldn't Hold Back This Year's Tech Darlings

Twitter made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange in November. Both the social media giant and the relative newcomer Snapchat are valued in the billions, but neither company has yet turned a profit. Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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All Tech Considered

$0 Profits Couldn't Hold Back This Year's Tech Darlings

In Silicon Valley, zero profit and even zero revenue don't make a company a loser. Tech companies like Snapchat and Twitter, which have not yet turned any profit, can be worth billions of dollars based on future potential alone.

$0 Profits Couldn't Hold Back This Year's Tech Darlings

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