Markit To Begin Trading Thursday

Financial data powerhouse, Markit MRKT, is in high demand by investors.

Markit priced and upsized its IPO Wednesday night. An additional 17 percent of shares will be available to the market, for a total of 53.5 million. The offering priced right in the middle of the $23 to $25 range at $24.

The expected value is $1.3 billion, making this the largest IPO of the week.

Shares are likely to begin trading shortly after the regular session open.