The Future of IPO Investing Might Be Hiding in This $660M Deal

For years, investing in unicorns like SpaceX and Stripe was reserved for institutions and insiders.

But a new acquisition by one of America’s biggest brokerage firms could bring that access closer to the average investor and reshape how the private market works.

U.S. stocks slipped as tech led a broad pullback, with renewed valuation concerns in AI-heavy names like Nvidia and weak job cut data reigniting economic worries.

Papa John’s International Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) just had its biggest plot twist in years.

Apollo Global Management walked away from its $2.1 billion offer, leaving the pizza maker to finish the comeback alone.

That’s not just a missed payday — it’s a confidence test.

Now, the company is shifting gears, cutting costs, and pushing a wave of menu experiments to prove it can still deliver, even without a private-equity lifeline.

The Slice War Heats Up

Consumers are tightening their wallets, and fast-food chains are feeling the burn.

Papa John’s wants to fight back with smaller portions, bigger deals, and enough side items to tempt even the Domino’s crowd.

You’ve seen these pizza battles before, but this time, the stakes are greasy and global.

Whoever nails “value with flavor” wins the next decade of drive-thru dinner.

The Make-or-Break Moment

For Papa John’s, this isn’t about missing a buyer; it’s about finding its bite again.

The leadership team now has to prove it can stand on its own dough and still rise.

If you’ve ever rooted for an underdog, this might be your moment.

Because when a company loses its safety net, what it does next tells you everything about what it’s really made of.

KKR & Co. (NYSE: KKR) is close to pulling off one of Asia’s largest digital infrastructure deals, valued at $3.9 billion.

The firm is teaming up with Singtel to take full control of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC), a company that quietly powers the internet for millions.

STT GDC operates over 100 facilities across Asia, India, Japan, and Europe, serving as the digital backbone behind the AI revolution.

For you, that means the cloud you use every day just got a little more KKR-branded.

The Brains Behind the Boom

This move aligns perfectly with KKR’s plan to dominate the plumbing of the AI economy, specifically in terms of power, data, and connectivity.

The firm’s infrastructure division already manages $13 billion across energy and telecom assets, and this deal could make it a regional heavyweight in data storage.

As companies scramble to expand computing power, the firms that own the data centers become the real winners.

You might not see them on your phone screen, but they’re cashing in on every click.

The Quiet Empire That Keeps Growing

For you, this story offers a glimpse into how private equity has learned to think like Silicon Valley.

KKR isn’t chasing shiny apps or gadgets anymore; it’s building the pipes that feed them.

If the deal closes before year-end, it will cement KKR as one of the few firms capable of owning the physical backbone of AI.

And the next time you ask your favorite chatbot a question, you’ll know exactly who’s running the power behind it.

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Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) is on a mission to fix what went wrong.

After years of blending online fulfillment with store operations, chaos took over: half-stocked shelves, cluttered aisles, and checkout lines that tested patience. You probably felt it too.

Now the retailer is separating duties, designating certain stores purely for shipping orders and others for in-person shoppers.

It’s a reset that feels overdue.

The Red Cart Revival

Pilot markets, such as Chicago, are already seeing neater aisles and faster restocks.

The company’s message is simple: you should actually enjoy walking through a Target again.

Managers say early results show better morale among workers and more smiles from shoppers.

When a store appears well-maintained, you trust it with your time and money.

That’s the feeling Target wants to recapture, the one where shopping feels easy, not exhausting.

Back to Basics, Forward With Focus

For you, this is a brand learning that convenience alone doesn’t win hearts.

Target wants to bring back that spark, the one where a quick trip turns into a mini adventure.

It’s not just fixing stores, it’s rebuilding connections.

And if you’ve ever walked in for detergent and walked out with decor, you know exactly how powerful that feeling can be.

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Forge Global Holdings Inc [FRGE] $44.06 (+68.68%)

Forge Global soared after Charles Schwab agreed to acquire the pre-IPO trading platform in a $660 million deal aimed at expanding retail access to private markets.

Fastly Inc [FSLY] $11.01 (+36.37%)

Fastly rallied after delivering better-than-expected Q3 earnings, raising guidance, and posting strong revenue retention metrics across its edge cloud platform.

Golden Entertainment Inc [GDEN] $28.57 (+34.57%)

Golden Entertainment jumped after announcing a definitive agreement to sell its casino real‑estate assets in a $1.16 billion sale‑leaseback deal with VICI Properties Inc. [VICI], delivering a 41% premium to shareholders.

American Superconductor Corporation [AMSC] $36.55 (-38.49%)

American Superconductor plunged after missing revenue expectations and posting a weaker-than-expected GAAP profit despite a headline earnings beat.

Acorn Energy Inc [ACFN] $14.20 (-38.47%)

Acorn dropped after reporting a sharp revenue decline tied to the wind-down of a major hardware contract and fewer residential deployments.

Cogent Communications Holdings Inc [CCOI] $24.95 (-34.86%)

Cogent tumbled after reporting a 6% year-over-year revenue decline and missing both top-line and adjusted EBITDA expectations.

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