peHUB First Read 5.22

False Encouragement? The half a billion dollars raised by three IPOs this week says more about spirits on investors than anything else. (Breaking Views) Rants: Why The Government Can't Run A Business-- Politicians need headlines. Executives need profits. (WSJ) To Answer Your Question: Yes, Capital One has finally laid off some employees as well, catching up with the rest of the middle market lenders. (Dealscape) Defying All Odds: Andreessen and Horowitz are likely to top their $250 million fundraising goal. (Paid Content)