The end of November is here — due to the holiday-shortened trading week — and for the FinTech IPO Index, the month was stellar. The index was up 25.5% through the month, and now stands ahead by 40.1% as measured year to date. And to get a sense of the turbocharged momentum of the month, consider the fact that a few names were up more than 100% in November alone: Lemonade was up a staggering 170%

SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM, Inc.), is pleased to announce 24 new businesses coming soon to Downtown Santa Monica and the world-famous Third Street Promenade, indicating significant capital investment and positive economic growth for the future of the district. Projects planned for the area include brands and businesses across experiential, entertainment, retail and dining and new concepts whose presence is facilitated by the City's simplification of zoning and permitting rules. Additionally, over $1 billion is currently being invested in hospitality projects across new construction and renovations, including the mixed-use Ocean Avenue project designed by Frank Gehry and the redevelopment of The Miramar Santa Monica. Over 2,300 units of housing are either under construction, approved or pending approval in Downtown."The investment happening in Downtown Santa Monica reflects the ongoing commitment to revitalization and economic development in the area," said DTSM, Inc. CEO Andrew Thomas