Could a new IPO mean that the market’s really on the way to a rebound?

This week, Solarwinds (NYSE: SWI) became the first venture capital-backed initial public offering (IPO) in more than nine months. That’s a significant event for those who watch the IPO market… it’s also significant for the rest of us – after all, IPOs can be a pretty good indicator of how the stock market is turning.

And in 2009, things haven’t been turning very fast…

In the first quarter of 2009, there were only two new IPO deals done globally; that’s compared to the 100 deals done in the first quarter of 2007. It wasn’t for a lack of eligible companies either: all told, 26 firms withdrew or postponed their initial public offerings this year. That’s no surprise given the global economic slowdown that started last year.

When companies are considering going public, how the market’s faring can

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I first realized satellite imagery was going to be a hit when it came to the world of fishing. Thanks to innovative companies like Digital Globe, the same kind of technology the government uses to spy on its enemies helps guys like me catch more fish.

For just a few bucks each month, I have access to daily current reports, water temperature charts and some pretty crazy satellite maps. If the technology is loved by the sportfishing industry, image what the defense and oil explorations sectors think.

The reason I mention Digital Globe is the company is about to go public. In just the fifth American IPO this year, the Colorado-based company will look to raise $250 million during its debut on May 14. The firm expects to get between $16 and $18 for its 14.7 million shares.

A successful IPO will not only be a boost for Digital Globe and its operation

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April 6, 2009 ndash; Analyst Comments ndash; Cowen amp; Companyrsquo;s Rob Stone weighed in on the solar sector industryrsquo;s outlook this morning cutting estimates again across his solar coverage on further erosion in ASPs, noting that Q1 results could put some pressure on the group. As he noted, this shouldnrsquo;t be too much of a surprise to anyone, as prices have been on a steady decline over the past few quarters. Stone accordingly made adjustments on all companies he is following including: Key Takeaways: middot;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Spot prices on poly have fallen to $80-$100/kg while wafers are about $1.20/watt. Module prices are $2.60 -$2.80, and Stone thinks prices could fall another 5% in Q2. Expect another round of inventory write-downs; middot;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Climate Bill which could include a national renewable electricity standard of as much as 25% by 2025 could be a catalyst for solar, but it could take a while to ...