Star Tech Analyst Dan Ives Leaves Wedbush to Build New Firm
Dan Ives is departing Wedbush Securities to launch a new venture he calls a 'modern merchant bank.'
Dan Ives, one of Wall Street's most recognizable tech analysts, is walking away from Wedbush Securities. If you've followed any major tech stock narrative over the past several years, you've heard his name — and now he's betting on himself.
Ives says the new venture will aim to build what he's calling a "modern merchant bank." That's a bold label, and it signals something bigger than a simple advisory shop. Merchant banks traditionally blend investment banking, lending, and direct investing — so if Ives is leaning into that model with a tech focus, this could be a serious player to watch.
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For retail traders, this matters. Ives has moved markets with his calls — his bullish takes on names like Apple and Tesla have been must-reads for anyone holding positions in mega-cap tech. Where he lands next, and what kind of research or deal flow comes out of the new firm, could shift how institutional and retail money thinks about the sector.
The departure also raises questions about what's next for Wedbush's tech research franchise. Ives was arguably its most visible voice. Filling that seat won't be easy, and the transition period could create noise around any coverage changes on stocks he's followed closely.
Bottom line: this is a major shake-up in tech analysis. Keep an eye on what Ives builds — and what he says about markets once he's out on his own. Continue reading at US Top News and Analysis.
