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Jordan M. Ellis

Posts credited to Jordan M. Ellis in the Investment Banking blog archive. Explore the linked posts for sourced explanations, context, and commentary.

Editorial illustration: Two tall gold market blocks support a rising line above smaller blue blocks.

Markets

When the S&P 500 rises but most stocks fall: the July 6 example

The July 2026 session illustrates the difference between an index’s return and the number of companies participating in its gains.

July 7, 2026

Editorial illustration: An unbranded rocket and satellite beside a financial ledger and coins.

Markets

SpaceX’s IPO: distinguish offer proceeds from company value

SpaceX’s June 2026 filing shows why the offer price, gross proceeds, net proceeds, and company valuation are different figures.

June 12, 2026

Editorial illustration: A clock and a silicon chip above a financial district.

Markets

Futures, opening prices, and the close: lessons from June 9, 2026

The chip-led rebound illustrates why the time of a quote matters when interpreting a market report.

June 10, 2026

Editorial illustration: An electric car, battery, chip, and financial ledger.

Markets

Tesla Q1 2026: the results behind the AI investment story

Revenue, automotive margins, and cash flow describe Tesla’s reported quarter. AI and autonomy plans require a separate assessment.

April 20, 2026

Editorial illustration: An empty boardroom table with a governance ledger and city skyline.

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