IPOs

Slack was considering making its stock exchange debut through a direct listing, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.

The SEC is operating with limited staff during the shutdown.

Money talks in business.

Airbnb's expected listing in 2019 would be among a string of public debuts by highly valued Silicon Valley companies.

The messaging company was recently valued at $7 billion.

The wealth creation that comes from IPOs is dead in the water as long as the partial government shutdown continues.

U.S. long-term mortgage rates fell this week, offering a slight degree of relief to would-be homebuyers after the stock market has tumbled.

Pinterest could achieve a valuation in the public market at or in excess of $12 billion.

The embattled company reportedly plans to spin off one of its most profitable business lines.