The $3.3-billion IPO of Hyundai Motor India, India’s largest yet, was fully subscribed on its final day, with big institutional investors bidding aggressively while retail investors had pricing concerns. The IPO marks India’s biggest ever and the world’s second-largest IPO in 2024, with investors bidding for more than twice the shares on offer, despite concerns about valuations and industry slowdowns. Hyundai India is set to price its shares at 1,960 rupees to secure a market valuation of $19 billion, with retail investors bidding for about 46% of the shares.
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Investigation probes L.A. County’s faulty emergency alerts
Rep. Robert Garcia launched an investigation into Los Angeles County's emergency alert system following faulty wireless alerts during deadly fires, seeking information from various agencies. The erroneous alerts caused confusion and distress, leading to calls for reforms and better communication procedures. As a result, L.A. County suspended its contract with Genasys and switched to a different system for future emergency alerts. Full Article
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