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With Toys ‘R’ Us closing its doors, manufacturers are looking toward a future with less shelf space dedicated to toys. Linda Bolton Weiser, Institutional Research Analyst for D.A. Davidson, discusses the options for Mattel and Hasbro in “Toys R Us closing means toy makers need to find new outlets for sales,” a broadcast interview with Renata Sago of National Public Radio’s Marketplace program.Hear the full interview here. 

In advance of an initial public offering for Dropbox, our analyst discusses his expectations for both the IPO and the company’s long-term prospects. Hear comments from Rishi Jaluria, D.A. Davidson Technology Analyst, in “What to expect from Dropbox, Spotify IPOs,” a CNBC video.See the full interview here. 

Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE: GWRE) has announced the pricing of concurrent underwritten public offerings of 2,285,714 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $87.50 per share and $360 million of 1.250% convertible senior notes due in 2025.D.A. Davidson served as co-manager for the follow-on equity offering.Full details can be found here. 

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc., (Nasdaq: BWB) has completed its initial public offering, with D.A. Davidson & Co. acting as a joint book-running manager.

When does a financial advisor learn more about the importance of estate planning from a client? Andrew Crowell, Vice Chairman of Wealth Management for D.A. Davidson, discusses his own experience with a plan-ahead client in “A Vital Lesson in Estate Planning, Thanks to a Meticulous Client,” an article in Financial Advisor IQ.Read the full article here. 

D.A. Davidson & Co. today announced growth in its fixed income capital markets group with the addition of key institutional sales team members.“We are very pleased with the experience, depth of knowledge, reputations and strong relationships of each of our new team members,” said Rick Turnage, Head of Fixed Income Sales. “We believe these are the right new people to deliver the great service our clients have come to expect from D.A. Davidson.”As part of its continued ...

With the continued popularity of hit movie “Black Panther,” toy company Hasbro is seeing benefits via its Black Panther line of toys. Institutional Analyst Linda Bolton Weiser discusses the toymaker’s fortunes in “Hasbro Stock Rides the ‘Black Panther’ Wave,” a U.S. News & World Report article by Wayne Duggan.Read the full article here. 

E-commerce company Groupon is not only profitable but also has a bright future, most analysts believe. Analyst Tom Forte, who covers the company for D.A. Davidson, discusses his reasons for optimism in, “What’s this? Groupon is now profitable,” a Crain’s Chicago Business article by John Pletz.Read the full article here. 

Questions about the future of U.S. toymakers are arising following news that Toys ‘R’ Us is planning to liquidate its operations. Linda Bolton Weiser, a D.A. Davidson Research Analyst, speaks about the long-term effects on toymakers in “Toymakers Tumble as Toys ‘R’ Us Prepares to Liquidate” by Reuters staff.Read the full article here. 

Heritage Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: HFWA) and Premier Commercial Bancorp (OTC Pink: PRCB) have jointly announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which Heritage will acquire Premier in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $88.6 million.