Star Tech Analyst Dan Ives Leaves Wedbush to Launch New Firm
Prolific Wall Street tech bull Dan Ives is departing Wedbush Securities to build a self-described 'modern merchant bank.'
Dan Ives is out at Wedbush. The tech analyst who built one of Wall Street's most recognizable bull cases — think bold Apple and Tesla price targets that routinely moved markets — is leaving the firm to launch his own venture. This is a big deal in research circles.
Ives described the new outfit as a "modern merchant bank," signaling ambitions well beyond traditional equity research. That framing suggests he's eyeing deal-making, advisory work, or capital-raising alongside the market commentary that made him famous. In short, he wants to own the whole value chain, not just the analyst seat.
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For retail traders who follow Ives religiously — and plenty do — the key question is what happens to his coverage cadence and media presence. His calls on mega-cap tech names carry real weight with retail sentiment, and any disruption to that pipeline is worth watching closely.
The move reflects a broader trend of high-profile analysts betting on independence over the institutional safety net. With social media and direct investor access lowering distribution barriers, a brand as strong as Ives's doesn't need a bulge-bracket logo behind it to get heard. If anything, cutting loose could amplify his reach.
Watch this space. A merchant bank built around a personality-driven research brand is an unconventional bet — but so were most of Ives's biggest tech calls. Continue reading at US Top News and Analysis.
