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versatile player recently made a significant decision regarding his personal life. After years of companionship, took to social media to announce his engagement to Their love story began during their time as students at Collins High School. Their paths intertwined during , marking the beginning of their romantic journey. then moved in with the Colorado two-way star during his senior year, and they have been sharing their lives ever since. Beyond being , is an accomplished individual, having earned her Bachelor's degree from Kennesaw State University in 2022. When did they decide to get married? As their relationship blossomed, decided to share their experiences with the world by launching their YouTube channel, 'Travis and Leanna.' In October 2022, they uploaded their first video, a Q&A session, where they provided insights into various aspects of their relationship, including their life goals and marriage plans. Just a little over a year later, the couple took the next step in their journey by getting engaged. During an offseason getaway in Puerto Rico, , who joyfully accepted, expressing her excitement for their future together. took to Instagram to share the news, posting pictures of the couple along with the engagement ring. "A million times, yes," captioned the image. The future holds many possibilities for this couple, and their journey together promises to be an intriguing one, especially with hoping to be drafted into the NFL in the coming years. He currently specializes as a cornerback with Colorado, but is considered a two-way player because of his unique physical gifts. This tends not to translate to life in the NFL, where players generally don't play on both sides of the ball, and will have to prioritize one spot before he declares for the draft. Starting December some videos surfaced on social media platforms. One showed Leanna Lenee allegedly appearing in her ex-boyfriend's music video, while another depicted a woman, purported to be Lenee, dancing with an unidentified man at a party. Although these videos were from years ago, they sparked a wave of criticism toward Lenee, with fans questioning her commitment to Hunter. The controversy didn't stop there. Fans noticed tension between Hunter and Lenee during his big moment at the Heisman ceremony. While the crowd erupted in applause as Hunter was announced as the winner, Lenee initially remained seated, only standing after prompting from Deion Sanders. This, coupled with reports of a heated courtside exchange between the couple during a recent game, fueled speculation about trouble in paradise. Despite the mounting scrutiny, Hunter has defended Lenee against the backlash. His temporary retreat from social media seemed to align with his efforts to shield their relationship from public judgment.
THE holiday season is just around the corner, and Los Alcázares is already getting ready to celebrate in style. From festive lights to holiday markets, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this Christmas. Key Dates for Festive Lighting Ceremonies The fun kicks off on December 1 with the Christmas lighting ceremony, where the town will light up in celebration. Then, on December 2, Las Lomas del Rame will join in, followed by Los Narejos on December 5. The Belén Municipal (municipal nativity scene) opens on December 13, a must-see for families. Most Read on Euro Weekly News Ship shape: Murcia’s maritime traffic hits record high Reviving history: A century-old Mar Menor villa restored to glory Costa Calida events & activities Navidadlandia: Fun for kids all season long If you’re in the mood for some Christmas shopping, be sure to check out the Mercadillo Navideño (Christmas Market) running from December 18 to January 6, where you can find gifts, decorations, and more. For the kids, Navidadlandia (Christmas land) will be open from December 20 to January 6, offering fun activities all season long. Stay updated on events through town hall social media To wrap up the celebrations, don’t miss the Baño de Navidad (Christmas Dip) on December 22, a unique way to dive into the Christmas spirit. It’s clear that Los Alcázares has plenty of festive plans to make this holiday season special. Keep an eye on the town hall social media pages for more information and events. Read more Costa Calida news, articles and events hereSACRAMENTO – The Sacramento Kings have parted ways with head coach Mike Brown, according to a league source. Doug Christie, who has been an assistant with the Kings since 2021-22 and played five seasons in Sacramento, is expected to take over as the interim head coach, sources say. The departure of Brown comes after the Kings started the 2024-25 season with a 13-18 record, currently sitting as the 12th seed in the Western Conference. It comes less than 24 hours after the Kings blew a 19-point lead in the second half against the Detroit Pistons , extending the team's losing streak to five games, the longest losing streak since Brown took over as head coach in 2022. Brown was at practice Friday and spoke with reporters. About 10 minutes after speaking with the media, reports came down that the Kings were parting ways with Brown. The Kings had playoff expectations coming into the season after adding six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan . Brown signed a three-year extension through 2027 in June. He was named the 2022-23 NBA Coach of the Year, leading the Kings back to the playoffs for the first time since 2006. He held a 107-88 record at the helm for the Kings. The Kings take on the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. They return home to take on the Dallas Mavericks Monday at 7 p.m.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster, has died from cancer, according to a statement from family released by CBS on Friday. He was 78. “He leaves behind a legacy of love, inspiration and dedication to over 50 extraordinary years in the sports broadcast industry; and his iconic voice will never be forgotten,” his wife Marcy Gumbel and daughter Michelle Gumbel said in a statement. In March, Gumbel missed his first NCAA Tournament since 1997 due to what he said at the time were family health issues. Gumbel was the studio host for CBS since returning to the network from NBC in 1998. Gumbel signed an extension with CBS last year that allowed him to continue hosting college basketball while stepping back from NFL announcing duties. In 2001, he announced Super Bowl XXXV for CBS, becoming the first Black announcer in the U.S. to call play-by-play of a major sports championship. David Berson, president and CEO of CBS Sports, described Greg Gumbel as breaking barriers and setting standards for others during his years as a voice for fans in sports, including in the NFL and March Madness. “A tremendous broadcaster and gifted storyteller, Greg led one of the most remarkable and groundbreaking sports broadcasting careers of all time,” said Berson. Gumbel had two stints at CBS, leaving the network for NBC when it lost football in 1994 and returning when it regained the contract in 1998. He hosted CBS’ coverage of the 1992 and 1994 Winter Olympics and called Major League Baseball games during its four-year run broadcasting the national pastime. But it was football and basketball where he was best known and made his biggest impact. Gumbel hosted CBS’ NFL studio show, “The NFL Today” from 1990 to 1993 and again in 2004. He also called NFL games as the network’s lead play-by-play announcer from 1998 to 2003, including Super Bowl XXXV and XXXVIII. He returned to the NFL booth in 2005, leaving that role after the 2022 season.
Biden will decide on US Steel acquisition after influential panel fails to reach consensus WASHINGTON (AP) — A powerful government panel has failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel of Japan to purchase U.S. Steel. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States on Monday sent its long-awaited report to President Joe Biden, a longtime opponent of the deal. Some federal agencies represented on the panel were skeptical that allowing a Japanese company to buy an American-owned steelmaker would create national security risks. That's according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. Both Biden and President-elect Donald Trump opposed the merger and vowed to block it. Nippon Steel says it is confident the deal will go ahead. Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world's No. 3 automaker TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda have announced plans to work toward a merger that would catapult them to a top position in an industry in the midst of tectonic shifts as it transitions away from its reliance on fossil fuels. The two companies said they signed an agreement on integrating their businesses on Monday. Smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors agreed to join the talks. News of a possible merger surfaced earlier this month. Japanese automakers face a strong challenge from their Chinese rivals and Tesla as they make inroads into markets at home and abroad. What a merger between Nissan and Honda means for the automakers and the industry BANGKOK (AP) — Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan will attempt to merge and create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. The two companies said they had signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday and that smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors also had agreed to join the talks on integrating their businesses. Honda will initially lead the new management, retaining the principles and brands of each company. Following is a quick look at what a combined Honda and Nissan would mean for the companies, and for the auto industry. Survey: Small businesses are feeling more optimistic about the economy after the election A survey shows small business owners are feeling more optimistic about the economy following the election. The National Federation of Independent Businesses’ Small Business Optimism Index rose by eight points in November to 101.7, its highest reading since June 2021. The Uncertainty Index declined 12 points in November to 98, following October’s pre-election record high of 110. NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg said small business owners became more certain about future business conditions following the presidential election, breaking a nearly three-year streak of record high uncertainty. The survey also showed that more owners are also hoping 2025 will be a good time to grow. Heavy travel day off to a rough start after American Airlines briefly grounds all flights WASHINGTON (AP) — American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive. Government regulators cleared American flights to get airborne Tuesday about one hour after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a national ground stop, which prevented planes from taking off. Meanwhile, the flight-tracking site FlightAware reported that 1,447 flights entering or leaving the U.S., or serving domestic destinations, were delayed. Twenty-eight flights were canceled. Millions of travelers are expected to fly over the next 10 days. The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen 40 million passengers through Jan. 2. Nordstrom to be acquired by Nordstrom family and a Mexican retail group in $6.25 billion deal Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal. Nordstrom shareholders will receive $24.25 in cash for each share of Nordstrom common stock, representing a 42% premium on the company’s stock as of March 18. Nordstrom’s board of directors unanimously approved the the proposed transaction, while Erik and Pete Nordstrom — part of the Nordstrom family taking over the company — recused themselves from voting. Following the close of the transaction, the Nordstrom Family will have a majority ownership stake in the company. Stock market today: Wall Street rallies ahead of Christmas Stocks are broadly higher on Wall Street, led by gains in Big Tech stocks. The S&P 500 was up 0.8% in midday trading Tuesday. Chip company Broadcom was again helping to pull the index higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.6%, and the Nasdaq composite was up 1%. American Airlines slipped 0.1% after the airline briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical issue. Treasury yields rose. U.S. markets will close at 1 p.m. Eastern and stay closed Wednesday for Christmas. An analyst looks ahead to how the US economy might fare under Trump WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump won a return to the White House in part by promising big changes in economic policy — more tax cuts, huge tariffs on imports, mass deportations of immigrants working in the United States illegally. In some ways, his victory marked a repudiation of President Joe Biden’s economic stewardship and a protest against inflation. It came despite low unemployment and steady growth under the Biden administration. What lies ahead for the economy under Trump? Paul Ashworth of Capital Economics spoke recently to The Associated Press. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. American consumers feeling less confident in December, Conference Board says American consumers are feeling less confident in December, a business research group says. The Conference Board said Monday that its consumer confidence index fell back in December to 104.7 from 112.8 in November. Consumers had been feeling increasingly confident in recent months. The consumer confidence index measures both Americans’ assessment of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next six months. The measure of Americans’ short-term expectations for income, business and the job market tumbled more than a dozen points to 81.1. The Conference Board says a reading under 80 can signal a potential recession in the near future. Stock market today: Wall Street rises at the start of a holiday-shortened week Stocks closed higher on Wall Street at the start of a holiday-shortened week. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% Monday. Several big technology companies helped support the gains, including chip companies Nvidia and Broadcom. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 1%. Honda's U.S.-listed shares rose sharply after the company said it was in talks about a combination with Nissan in a deal that could also include Mitsubishi Motors. Eli Lilly rose after announcing that regulators approved Zepbound as the first prescription medicine for adults with sleep apnea. Treasury yields rose in the bond market.
STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Kolton Mitchell's 32 points led Idaho over Pacific 95-72 on Saturday night. Mitchell had six assists and three steals for the Vandals (5-8). Kristian Gonzalez added 20 points while shooting 7 for 11 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line while they also had six rebounds. Julius Mims went 7 of 10 from the field to finish with 14 points, while adding nine rebounds and three blocks. Tyler Linhardt also had 14 points. Elias Ralph led the Tigers (5-9) in scoring, finishing with 18 points and seven rebounds. Lamar Washington added 14 points, six assists and two blocks for Pacific. Petar Krivokapic also had 13 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar . For copyright information, check with the distributor of this item, Data Skrive.Companies Don't miss out on the headlines from Companies. Followed categories will be added to My News. A new wave of entrepreneurs is on the rise: Australia’s million-dollar teens. Driven by social media, a desire for independence and extra income, today’s teenagers are launching businesses that were once the domain of older generations. From creating skincare lines and food products to developing video editing tools, these young ‘teenpreneurs’ are proving age is no obstacle to building successful, million-dollar ventures. University of Sydney’s financial economist Associate Professor Dr Shumi Akhtar said the past four years has seen an “exponential rise” in the number of teen entrepreneurs. Dr Akhtar said accessibility to digital tools, e-commerce platforms, and social media are factors contributing to the increase. Sienna Jovcevski noticed a gap in the preadolescent skincare market and now runs a business projected to make $1m in revenue in 2025. She added that more young Aussies are wanting independence, rather than to “work for someone else.” “Social media is playing a significant role for building (young entrepreneurs’) own ideas or strategies and also marketing their business across different platforms,” Dr Akhtar said. “Technology allows teen entrepreneurs to connect with each other, so those who have capital will collaborate with those who have unique ideas. “There has also been a cultural shift to focus more on entrepreneurial skills, as well as an increase in economic opportunities for teen entrepreneurs, such as accessibility to crowd-funding.” Judy Sahay, managing director of Crowd Media Group, said teenagers growing up with technology have a “natural edge” over their older counterparts – although some are “lacking the commitment, foresight, and resilience” needed to truly run a business. “Growing up in an environment where general participation or coming last in a race is often rewarded, they’re often unfamiliar with failure and the grit it takes to bounce back,” Ms Sahay said. “Most teenagers are looking for instant gratification, results and success. “The rise of influencers and online entrepreneurs inspires teens to pursue similar paths, often seeing peers achieve success through social media and online businesses. “Viral trends and the ability to reach global audiences make starting an online business exciting and potentially lucrative. “Platforms like Facebook, Etsy, YouTube, and Instagram enable teens to start a business with minimal upfront investment and technical expertise.” The ease of entry into the business world has also played a significant role in fuelling the success of these ambitious teens – although it must be noted some have gotten their start with advice and funding from their mums and dads. “With free or affordable tools for website creation, marketing, and operations, starting an online business is more accessible than ever,” Ms Sahay said. “Many teens start small with dropshipping [in which a product is shipped directly to the customer rather than via the retailer, affiliate marketing, or selling digital products, requiring little to no upfront investment.” Here are some of the Aussie teen bosses taking the business world by storm. Company: Tweeny Skin Age: 15 At just 15, Sienna Jovcevski is running a skincare business projected to reach $1 million in sales next year. The Sydney schoolgirl is the creative force behind Tweeny Skin, a brand tailored to help teenagers manage preadolescent breakouts. Her venture began at the age of 11 after finding a gap in the skincare market for pre-teens. “The biggest thing that inspired me to start was my own personal struggles with my skin and the lack of products on the market that were suitable for my age group,” Ms Jovcevski said. “During Covid, being stuck indoors and not doing much, I began to notice changes in my skin. I think the stress of everything going on, combined with my age, contributed to it. “I tried a few different products, but they didn’t seem to be doing anything and others were quite irritating on my skin. “Being a tween there just wasn’t anything out there specifically formulated for young, delicate skin.” Ms Jovcevski started out after realising there was a gap in the skincare market for pre-teens. Ms Jovcevski’s Tweeny Skin business is projected to reach $1 million in sales next year. Despite her age, Ms Jovcevski invested her savings of $15,000 to start the business and began finding manufacturers and suppliers herself to produce the products. And, with the booming rise of tween skincare, she couldn’t have chosen a better time. The biggest month on record was in November, with the brand turning over $80,000. “Our product is predominantly sold online, although we do have some stockists throughout Australia which we are looking at expanding on in the New Year,” Ms Jovcevski said. “We are also in talks with some other major retailers, but I can’t say too much about that yet. “It’s proof that young people can make a difference and turn their ideas into something real, no matter their age. “The support I’ve received from my family, customers, and the community has been overwhelming, and it really motivates me to keep pushing forward and growing Tweeny Skin.” Company: The Turtle Tribe Age: 17 Like all great ideas, Ned Heaton’s concept for The Turtle Tribe was born from a problem he saw first-hand on family holidays: ocean plastic pollution. Six years ago, he founded the bamboo toothbrush business that has since earned him industry accolades, both in Australia and abroad. Mr Heaton is also the co-author of a children’s book Say No To Plastic , which he wrote with his dad Shane. “I started selling a range of plastic-free items I sourced from a wholesaler on my local community Facebook group and a simple website, and after 30 days I had $1134,” the 17-year-old Queenslander said. “Then I started offering free bamboo toothbrushes and, with some exposure, my business grew and grew. “I needed so many toothbrushes I was able to get them made at a factory in China with my own branding, and now have suppliers in China, New Zealand and Australia.” Ned Heaton’s concept for The Turtle Tribe was born from a problem he saw first-hand on family holidays. In 2022, both of Mr Heaton’s parents sold their family business to begin working for the company that is now worth six figures. “Some companies judge any proposal only in financial terms, and when you’re on a mission to save the planet, that can be really frustrating,” Mr Heaton said. “I think young people often have a longer-term view of the world than adults.” The teen’s organisation is now one of Australia’s largest suppliers of bamboo toothbrushes. Ned Heaton believes young people often have a longer-term view of the world than adults. He recently landed a successful trial partnership with Woolworths, with the product stocked at six stores across Sydney and Melbourne. “Running a business isn’t for everyone. There’s no straight line to success,” he said. “There are a lot of ups and downs, but if you’re doing something you’re really passionate about, it helps you get through the tough times.” Company: Sam’s Popcorn Age: 17 Running a business is challenging for anyone — but imagine doing it while still in primary school. For Sam Weavers, that was his reality. At just 10 years of age, he started his business, Sam’s Popcorn, after struggling to find good quality versions of the snack. Sam Weavers spent a year developing recipes and getting his head round the legal requirements for starting and running a business. Sam’s Popcorn started out small, selling at markets before growing into a thriving business. Fast forward seven years, and the 17-year-old — who has just finished high school — has expanded rapidly, selling different flavoured popcorn online across the country, as well as at 45 stores in South Australia. “There were a few goals I had in mind when starting my business, but one of the main things I wanted to do was sell my popcorn to large-scale grocery stores,” Mr Weavers said. “You can probably tell that I had big dreams for my business, even though my parents were pretty sceptical at first. “I spent a year developing my recipes and sorting out the legal requirements of my business, but I was working with a product that I enjoyed developing, which really helped. Sam’s popcorn now sells online across the country and in 45 stores in South Australia. Since finishing his school studies, Mr Weaver is working on pans to expand in 2025. Sam’s Popcorn now generates an annual turnover of approximately $100,000, with the business valued at a quarter of a million dollars. “At first, I had trouble due to my age. There were many times during the set up year of my business when potential suppliers would just hang up on me because they didn’t think I was a serious business owner,” he said. “Later in my business, I started to have trouble with time constraints. I’ve needed to run my business while managing my schoolwork and test revision, all while trying to get time to myself along the way. “I have plans for an expansion next year into larger premises which will enable me to substantially increase my production, hire staff and explore new areas of growth.” Company : Harry E (e-commerce & film) Age : 20 Harry Edwards turned a side hustle when he was just 13 into a million-dollar business run through Fiverr – a multinational online marketplace for freelance services. After leaving school at 15, the Melbourne teen began exploring different ventures, which eventually led him to run successful e-commerce stores and a thriving video editing business. Today, the 20 year old’s video editing business has generated over $1.5 million in revenue, and he now employs 16 people globally. Harry Edwards started an e-commerce business and video editing platform at 13. “It all started because I wanted to buy a computer powerful enough to edit my videos, as I had an intense passion for filmmaking,” Mr Edwards said. “Around that time, I made a graduation film for my primary school and sold CDs of the film for $10 each, and that was the first time I heard the word ‘entrepreneur’. “I continued the standard school life until I was 13, but the desire to earn enough money to buy a top PC led me to search for ‘how to make money online’. “My curiosity led me to try Amazon FBA, but it required $1000-plus to buy inventory, which I naturally didn’t have. So, instead, I moved to e-commerce and dropshipping and I could support the rest myself with organic marketing. “This was back in 2018 and from there the business started to grow.” However, despite his success at such a young age, Mr Edwards admits the path towards entrepreneurship is “full of ups and downs” and has no “clear, linear journey”. “It’s all about experimentation, and from experimentation come incredible highs and tough lows. “One of the biggest challenges I faced was my own personal drive and motivation. When I left school and moved out of home at 16 with a highly successful business, I felt unstoppable. “I thought I had everything figured out. But this early success made me complacent. “Now, I’ve found comfort in trusting my own path. Looking back, I’ve learned that it’s not about conforming to anyone else’s advice or expectations. It’s about figuring out what works for me.” More Coverage ‘I was spiralling, overwhelmed’: Aussie mum’s ADHD journey Rebecca Boyd Why saying ‘Merry Christmas’ is so shocking Julie Cross Originally published as The rise of young teenpreneurs: How Gen Z is shaping the future Join the conversation Add your comment to this story To join the conversation, please log in. Don't have an account? Register Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout More related stories Companies Aussies making $100k a year doing nothing Australians are criminally neglecting a common household item that could be making them rich. Read more Business New rights for travellers hit with flight delays, lost baggage Airlines will face penalties for losing passengers’ bags or failing to provide refunds under Australia’s first aviation customer rights charter to be introduced in the New Year. Read more
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street ahead of the Christmas holiday, led by gains in Big Tech stocks. The S&P 500 added 1.1% Tuesday. Trading closed early ahead of the holiday. Tech companies including Apple, Amazon and chip company Broadcom helped pull the market higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.9%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 1.3%. American Airlines shook off an early loss and ended mostly higher after the airline briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical issue. Treasury yields held steady in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury was little changed at 4.59% THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. Tech companies led a broad rally for U.S. stocks Tuesday, a boost for the market in a holiday-shortened trading session. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% in midday trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 273 points, or 0.6%, as of 12:18 p.m. Eastern time. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite was up 1%. Chip company Broadcom rose 2.9%, while semiconductor giant Nvidia, whose enormous valuation gives it an outsize influence on indexes, rose 0.8%. Super Micro Computer jumped 5.8%. Tesla climbed 5.1%, one of the biggest gains among S&P 500 stocks. Amazon.com rose 1.6% American Airlines slipped 0.1% after the airline briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical issue. U.S. Steel rose 1.1% a day after an influential government panel failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of the nearly $15 billion proposed sale to Nippon Steel of Japan. NeueHealth surged 68.9% after the health care company agreed to be taken private in a deal valued at roughly $1.3 billion. Treasury yields rose in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.61% from 4.59% late Monday. European markets were mostly higher. Markets in Asia mostly gained ground. U.S. markets will close at 1 p.m. Eastern and stay closed Wednesday for Christmas. Wall Street has several economic reports to look forward to this week, including a weekly update on unemployment benefits on Thursday. Tuesday’s rally comes as the stock market enters what’s historically been a very cheerful season. The last five trading days of each year, plus the first two in the new year, have brought an average gain of 1.3% since 1950. The so-called “Santa rally” also correlates closely with positive returns in January and the upcoming year. So far this month, the U.S. stock market has lost some of its gains since President-elect Donald Trump’s win on Election Day, which raised hopes for faster economic growth and more lax regulations that would boost corporate profits. Worries have risen that Trump’s preference for tariffs and other policies could lead to higher inflation , a bigger U.S. government debt and difficulties for global trade. Even so, the stock market remains on pace to deliver strong returns for 2024. The benchmark S&P 500 is up about 26% so far this year and remains within roughly 1.3% of the all-time high it set earlier this month — its latest of 57 record highs this year. Alex Veiga, The Associated Press
Fusion Energy Breakthrough: Virginia to Host Landmark Power PlantGiven India’s strong position in the equities market compared to other global markets, experts believe that the IPO market is expected to stay bullish overall with the total worth of public offerings surpassing $20 Bn as against $16 Bn in 2024 In Q3 2024 alone, India saw 27 IPOs, marking a 29% surge from the corresponding quarter of the previous year Within the tech startup ecosystem, at least 23 companies are gearing up for public listings next year, which would further add to the new-age tech stocks baskets for potential investors India’s new-age tech IPO market saw a massive upswing in 2024, driven by increased investor confidence and a favourable macroeconomic environment. What does 2025 have in store for startups looking to join the IPO spree and enter the big leagues? As many as 13 new-age tech startups made it to the public markets in 2024, cumulatively raising over INR 29K Cr ($3.4 Bn). And in 2025, this number is expected to double with at least 23 new-age tech startups eyeing a public listing, and looking to raise more than INR 55K Cr ($6.4 Bn) cumulatively. As predicted in the beginning of the year, the general elections in 2024 played a pivotal role in the IPO numbers. In fact, in the startup ecosystem, only five startups got listed before the elections while the rest hit the market once there was more stability post the election results. In 2025, while no such major events are due, ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties like GDP downfall might make the public market volatile from time to time. However, given India’s strong position in the equities market compared to other global markets, experts believe that the IPO market is expected to stay bullish overall with the total worth of public offerings surpassing $20 Bn as against $16 Bn in 2024 . In Q3 2024 alone, India saw 27 IPOs, marking a 29% surge from the corresponding quarter of the previous year. These companies cumulatively raised $4.27 Bn or close to INR 35,000 Cr, registering a 142% increase year-on-year (YoY). With that, the domestic market commanded a 36% share of total listings in Q3 2024, surpassing the US, which held a 13% share. To be noted, some of the top IPOs of this season included Swiggy, Bajaj Housing Finance, Ola Electric, FirstCry and India’s largest-ever IPO, Hyundai Motor India. The new year is expected to be more eventful as the highly anticipated public offerings of companies such as Flipkart, PhysicsWallah, Ather Energy, Zepto, HDFC Credila, and even the Indian arm of consumer electronics giant LG are expected to go to the public markets. Lightspeed India managing director Anuj Bhargava believes that the public markets trends of 2024 will continue well into 2025 and the momentum is expected to be strong. “Though we have seen some recent softening, which was expected, fundamentally, nothing has changed. Domestic capital inflows remain strong and are getting stronger. While foreign investment inflows have been sporadic, I think that was also expected. And the market today is held together, in large parts, by domestic institutions, which was not the case a couple of years ago,” said GFC’s Bhargava. In 2025, Lightspeed is looking to book profits from some of its high-profile portfolio startups such as PhysicsWallah, OYO, Zepto, and Zetwerk. Besides Lightspeed, a number of other VCs would be hoping for similar outcomes in 2025. Peak XV Partners managing partner Ishaan Mittal, for example, said that the VC major continues to be excited about the opportunity in the public markets given the trends are extremely positive both on the supply side of securities and the demand side. “On the supply side of securities, which includes the companies going public, we have just seen the tip of the iceberg as we speak. Many market-leading, exciting companies are yet to go public in every sector – whether consumer brands or consumer internet companies like Meesho, fintech companies like Groww, or payments companies like Pine Labs and Razorpay. In the next 12-18 months, many of these companies will go public,” he added. Mittal believes that domestic capital and foreign capital investors are showing great interest in IPOs and their keenness to participate in the Indian public markets is evident from the reception for some stocks. Within the tech startup ecosystem, at least 23 companies are gearing up for public listings next year, which would further add to the new-age tech stocks baskets for potential investors. The list includes Ather Energy, BlueStone, CarDekho, CaptainFresh, Ecom Express, Fractal, Infra Market, IndiQube, ArisInfra, Innoviti, OfBusiness, Ola Cabs, Pure EV, Physics Wallah, Ullu, Smartworks, among several others. These startups are set to raise more than $6 Bn cumulatively in the process of fundraising via IPOs, as things stand. Depending on the market conditions, some of these companies might decide to trim the size of their IPOs. Of this, already nine startups have filed their respective DRHPs with the Securities and Boards of India (SEBI). Coworking space provider Smartworks and logistics startup Ecom Express have already received the market regulator’s approval to file an IPO. Unlike the past three years, when startups that made the public market debut were largely tech companies, in 2025, there is a big wave of tech-enabled startups eyeing public listings. For instance, BlueStone is a D2C jewellery brand with an online presence as a part of its business model. PhysicsWallah, looking to become the first Indian edtech platform to public, is also offline-heavy at the moment. Even though the startup has a major student base online, a significant 40% of its total revenue is from offline coaching centres. Similarly, the coworking space providers Smartworks, IndiQube, ArisInfra, DevX as well as WeWork and Table Space (also preparing for listing within a year or two), are platforms that use technology to enable their business processes, but in terms of the business model, they are largely similar to their traditional counterparts. Pointing to this trend, Aakash Agrawal, associate director, digital and new-age business at brokerage firm Anand Rathi, said that it will be important for the public market investors to be able to differentiate between pure-play tech companies and tech-enabled companies as that would be essential in deciding the valuation premium they can claim and growth opportunities they have. “Take the example of OfBusiness. While it’s a solid company with good profitability, we must also appreciate that it is essentially a trading company with a tech aspect to it. So, what kind of multiples does it find for itself? How does it price its IPO given it’s a technology company as well? These factors are going to be very interesting to see next year,” said Agrawal. Meanwhile, it is also interesting that there is a sudden surge in coworking space IPOs after Awfis made its successful public market debut in 2024. The market is attributing this trend to an increasing demand for flexible workspaces. A CEO at one of the leading coworking space provider companies told Inc42 earlier this year that India’s growth narrative, coupled with a commercial real estate boom, is creating a conducive environment for flexible workspace startups. However, as the market gets cluttered, it would be interesting to see if all the impending coworking space IPOs emerge victorious in their IPOs in the coming months. Speaking on the matter, Amit Ramani, CMD at Awfis, said that as coworking spaces prepare to enter a potentially crowded public market over the next 12–18 months, their success in securing favourable investor responses will hinge on several key factors, including financial health and profitability with investors focusing on companies that demonstrate sustainable revenue streams, robust growth trajectories, and resilience to market fluctuations. “Differentiation will play a critical role, with coworking spaces standing out by offering unique value propositions such as advanced technology integration, premium amenities, sustainable features, and services tailored to specific industries... Scalability and market penetration will be vital; companies with a diversified geographical presence and the capacity to scale seamlessly are likely to be viewed as more viable. Lastly, adaptability to evolving work trends – such as hybrid and remote work – through flexible offerings and innovative solutions will be crucial,” Awfis’ Ramani told Inc42. With the tech startup IPO boom, profitable exits are becoming super critical for VC funds and PEs. After the 2021 IPO boom, 2024 brought a deja-vu moment for the PEs and VCs in India as the total gross exit value was $1.8 Bn in 2024, close to $2.3 Bn in 2021. Amid a global IPO market slump that had also adversely affected India’s stock market, the total gross exit value dipped to $700 Mn in 2022 and $1 Bn in 2023. Next year, top private investors including the likes of Lightspeed, PeakXV, Accel, and SoftBank are eyeing far more gains by offloading stakes in both pre-IPO rounds and during the IPOs. Even though some VCs and PEs might sell some stakes at a loss, it will be compensated by high returns from other portfolios. “Our focus is to continue to invest with a strong belief that we, in the venture capital industry, now have a very viable path to exit, not just a very strong IPO market about that, but also a strong pre-IPO market,” added Lightspeed’s Bhargava. The concept of pre-round IPO is also undergoing a shift. As Bhargava pointed out, traditionally this term was narrowly defined and it was a financing round just ahead of a company’s IPO to set a benchmark for the eventual IPO. “Now anything up to two years before an IPO is also a pre-IPO round. In addition to traditional crossover funds, lots of new pre-IPO funds have come up. We’ve seen family offices and HNIs being exceptionally active in this market. We expect this trend to continue,” he said, adding that the firm will certainly use pre-IPO rounds as an opportunity to exit some of its portfolio startups. Meanwhile, the Lightspeed MD also noted that several technical and fundamental dynamics decide the VC firms’ decision around partial and complete liquidation. “I think investors largely use IPOs as a partial liquidity sort of event, and then gradually exit over time. Similarly, on the pre-IPO side, people look to monetise also because we don’t want to go into an IPO with a very large shareholding from one shareholder. It places a bit of an overhang on the stock,” he added. Besides, it’s important to note that in most cases, these VCs are also reaching the end of their fund cycles and they have to realise profits to give return to their investors. With the successful IPOs of Hyundai and Swiggy in 2024, which were two of the largest IPOs in the history of the Indian equity market, the trend of large-sized IPOs are set to persist in the new year. Anand Rathi’s Agrawal said that while the small and mid-sized IPOs will be more frequent, there will also be 10-20% of the companies, which are eyeing large IPOs such as PhysicsWallah, Infra.Market and OfBusiness. “We think the IPO market will have secular growth next year. And these companies that will have large IPOs are private equity backed, raised a lot of private capital, and scaled up significantly, which warrants a large IPO,” he added. Even though it was evident this year that many new-age tech startups, including ixigo, FirstCry, Ola Electric, MobiKwik reduced their respective IPO sizes from earlier planned, Peak XV’s Mittal believes that the scale of offering have no bearing on the success or failure of IPOs if the fundamentals are strong. The verdict of the market is clear when it comes to profitability – become profitable ahead of the IPOs or show a clear path to profitability in the near term. This sentiment is not going to change in 2025. However, the recent IPOs of MobiKwik, Ola Electric and Swiggy (to some extent) have proven contrary to these expectations. Some investors believe that sometimes household names, clear growth opportunities, and exposure to niche market segments might cause such exceptions but largely, profitability and strong unit economics are a must for the public market. Peak XV’s Mittal said that profitability must be and will continue to be key for companies going IPO, however, this factor also needs to be contextualised. “This is a good time where founders and investors alike are focusing on profits. They are able to generate those profits without hurting the core of the business or without taking away from the future of the business. While profitability is important, we don’t want to compromise on the future potential of the company to optimise for short-term profits, we would rather optimise for long-term profits.” Taking a slightly different perspective, Lightspeed’s Bhargava argued that unlike in the US where companies with less than $10 Bn or $15 Bn in valuation do not receive much attention in the IPO market, Indian investors are open to much smaller valuations. “Promoters, founders, and early-stage investors are also conscious that you cannot price an IPO where you bring nothing to the table near term for incoming investments. At the same time, the IPOs cannot be very small because the companies need institutional investors following, index inclusion, liquidity in the market. But the point is, you also do not need to be a billion-dollar company to list in India,” Bhargava said. On the other hand, it goes without saying that profitable companies can command a premium in terms of the valuation. “Ultimately it boils down to growth, free cash flow, and profitability. Wherever there is an opportunity to grow, we will see promising valuations. Sometimes valuations might be slightly steep given that they are accounting for a future market opportunity and scalability. Zomato has been an example of it earlier. Swiggy too cashed on that,” said Anand Rathi’s Agrawal. As per various publicly available data, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold a net of INR 1.14 Lakh Cr in October 2024, the highest selling in a month so far, surpassing the numbers of Covid-19 pandemic period in March 2020. Amid many currently seeing the Indian market as overvalued, rising inflation, and a few other global macroeconomic factors, in 2024, FIIs have been the biggest sellers. Even though this has caused volatility in the market, the Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) kept buying. In October alone they made the highest purchase of more than INR 1 Lakh Cr. The market experts believe that FIIs selling will not impact the upcoming IPOs of 2025 as DIIs will remain strong and mutual funds are booming. Even retail investors are expected to show continued support even to the new-age tech startup IPOs given these investors now have an improved understanding of the peculiarities of these businesses. “If FIIs stop deploying capital, then it causes a larger problem. But currently, there’s no sign of that. And in fact, India is looked at as a sweet spot in the developing world,” Agrawal said. Sector-focussed policies play an important role in driving stock performances and even the companies going public. Devang Kabra, fund manager at Wallfort PMS, said that the policies the government tabled in the winter session of the Parliament will be one of the areas to watch out for. “For example, there is an Insurance Amendment Bill proposing 100% FDI, allowing relaxations for net worth requirements for companies to become insurance companies is tabled. Once it passes, we will see many big insurance brokers turning themselves into insurance companies and coming out with IPOs,” Kabra said. He said that once a policy decision happens, it impacts several other industries down the line. This Insurance Amendment Bill might lead to IPOs of more hospitals. To quote global brokerage Bernstein, “Trump’s return through high-profile US elections added new layers of complexity to inflation dynamics and geopolitical assessments... How will global inflation pan out with Trump at the helm, and will export be a more critical area to focus on than domestic cycles?” It is important to note that Trump’s win strengthens US’ “China+1” strategy, which is expected to give India a boost in its manufacturing sector. JM Financial said in a research report that China, Mexico and Canada will likely attract higher tariffs, which could provide India with the benefits in a number of manufacturing segments — chemicals, auto components, electrical components, solar panels and solar cells, tiles and other categories. Wallfort PMS’ Kabra also believes that the manufacturing sector will now pick pace further and there will be stronger ground built for their IPOs. However, domestic IT companies now might have to deal with stronger immigration rules in the US. Plus, there is higher inflationary pressure and increasing pressure on the Indian rupee. These volatile situations are less likely to impact the IPO sentiment in the long run in 2025, however, some short-term cautiousness is likely to linger in the early months. As the domestic market braces for a record year in the history of public markets, as predicted by market experts, it will also be key for the companies, especially new-age tech startups, to ensure transparent governance and clear strategic vision. After all, public markets are sensitive to these core factors. The recent incident of hoards of complaints against Ola Electric’s products and services and the negative impact of it on its stock is a case in point. While many believe that startups are riding the IPO boom without being ready enough to function in a public market, Gautham Srinivas, Partner, capital markets at Khaitan & Co., said that all the companies preparing to go public have the utmost checks in place to meet the regulatory requirements. “Public issues are not a one-month process. To file DRHP, a company needs two to three months. So, an absolutely thorough check gets done. All the upcoming new-age companies are equipped to handle a public issue from a regulatory point of view given the standards of governance they already maintain,” Srinivas added. Edited By Nikhil Subramaniam