Rising gas prices are accelerating the shift from traditional internal combustion vehicles to EVs—reshaping the auto industry and driving semiconductor demand.

As gas prices have cruised to their highest levels in nine months, owners of internal combustion cars (ICEs) are under pressure to find sustainable and cheaper alternatives. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, driving an electric vehicle (EV) could save as much as 60% on average compared to traditional cars, assuming a fuel price of $2.85 per gallon1; meanwhile, prices have surged past $5 in some states.

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Long-only investors are eager to vet the next crop of new offerings. Could September kick off the long-awaited IPO season?

Fall is around the corner, and with it some fond traditions: fall foliage, spiced donuts, and my favorite, college football. This year, I’m hoping we’ll add some much-anticipated IPO activity to that list.

With several high-profile deals now publicly filed (and one on the road), all indications are that September will mark the kickoff of a new IPO season.

While GDP growth remains robust, similar economic indicators suggest a more significant loss of momentum.

The Bureau of Economic Analysis recently released its second-quarter GDP data, which continues to signal that the U.S. economy remains strong with some loss of momentum. Real GDP grew 2.1% quarter-over-quarter on an annualized basis, a slight downward revision from the preliminary estimate of 2.4%. The advance was mainly driven by increases in consumer spending, nonresidential fixed investment and government spending, but was partially ...