As Apollo reinvents how Wall Street handles insurance and pension funds, firms are shepherding hundreds of billions of dollars to Bermuda entities that lose US protections while making opaque, complex bets. Bloomberg's Alexandre Rajbhandari explains https://t.co/avam49H9gi https://t.co/T1Uyf5UgSR ...

Core Viewpoint - Stonegate Group is planning to sell over 1,000 pubs to reduce its significant debt burden, potentially raising £1bn ($1.32bn) from the sale [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Situation - The company reported revenues exceeding £1.7bn in 2024 but has over £3bn in borrowings as of September 29, 2024, primarily due to its 2019 merger with Ei [2]. - Stonegate's finance costs reached £455m for the year ending September 2024, exacerbated by higher interest rates and increased wage bills due to national insurance and minimum wage hikes [5]. Group 2: Asset Details - The pubs targeted for sale, known as the "platinum" portfolio, consist of 1,034 sites and are considered some of Stonegate's strongest assets, generating £90m in earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation, and amortisation [2][6]. - The portfolio is entirely freehold and located across England and Wales, with no sites in Scotland [6]. Group 3: Strategic Moves - Stonegate has previously securitized the platinum assets through a £638m loan from Apollo, allowing for the potential sale of these assets without negatively impacting the rest of the business [3]. - The company is considering selling the assets in smaller tranches rather than a single transaction, which may attract interest from private equity buyers [4][6].

Core Insights - Irenic Capital Management has acquired a stake in Papa John's during Q3 2025, although the size of the holding remains undisclosed [1] - The involvement of activist hedge funds like Irenic often indicates potential strategic changes, but specific intentions from Irenic regarding Papa John's are unclear [1] - Several suitors, including Apollo and Irth Capital Management, have previously shown interest in acquiring Papa John's, with offers made in June and October 2025 [2][3] Company Developments - Papa John's CEO Todd Penegor mentioned that the board would review any proposals while continuing with the company's existing strategy, especially after the withdrawal of Apollo's buyout offer [3] - Irenic Capital Management was founded by Adam Katz and Andy Dodge, both of whom have backgrounds in other investment firms [3][4] - The firm has a history of engaging in take-privates and activist investments in various companies, indicating a potential for similar actions with Papa John's [4]

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Market Trends & Economic Outlook - The S&P 500 experienced a recovery from an earlier dip, currently down about 033% [1] - The Nasdaq is also recovering, trading near the flatline, led by Micron, Microsoft, and Nvidia [1] - The consensus expects inflation to remain around 3% for the next 18 months [3][4] - A rebound in the economy is expected next year, with a bill potentially adding almost a full percentage point to GDP growth due to accelerated depreciation [17] Federal Reserve & Monetary Policy - The debate around the Federal Reserve's actions is causing anxiety, particularly in the tech sector [2] - The majority of FMC members are communicating that they are not done fighting inflation, making interest rate cuts in December unlikely [2][3][4] - Upside pressure on inflation is expected due to the dollar's decline and potential pass-through from tariffs [5] - The speaker anticipates the Fed to hold in December due to concerns about upside risks to inflation, which is already at 3% [18] Labor Market Analysis - The true health of the labor market is complex to assess due to data challenges and the timing of the employment report [5][6][7] - Companies predict 2026 will be the worst college grad job market in 5 years [9] - Unemployment rate data for college graduates aged 22-27 shows a divergence, with the rate decreasing for women and increasing for men [9] - The narrative that AI is causing widespread job losses is questioned, as jobless claims are not increasing [10] International Trade & AI Impact - China has been able to adjust its exports, doubling sales to other Asian countries to offset declines to the US [11][12] - The AI story's burden is now on seeing more earnings growth, particularly in the S&P 493, to benefit from AI [15][16] - Service sector companies' input costs have been rising significantly, potentially leading to upside pressure on service inflation next year [20]

An Apollo private credit fund deemed a loan to Medallia worth 77 cents on the dollar, a level typically considered distressed https://t.co/veXP1JhRxt ...

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Core Insights - Greenhaven Road Capital reported a third-quarter 2025 return of approximately -9%, with year-to-date returns also at -9% [1] - The fund's performance was negatively impacted by a lack of direct investment in AI, no overlap with major indices like the S&P 500 and Russell 2000, and insufficient holdings in small, high-growth, unprofitable companies that have benefited from the AI landscape [1] Company Analysis: KKR & Co. Inc. - KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) is highlighted as a holding in Greenhaven Road Capital's portfolio, with a one-month return of 0.73% and a 52-week loss of 22.18% [2] - As of November 7, 2025, KKR's stock closed at $121.32 per share, with a market capitalization of $112.286 billion [2] - The alternative asset management sector, including KKR, is currently out of favor, with concerns primarily related to traditional private equity and private credit affecting share prices [3]

Investment & Acquisition - Apollo acquired a majority stake in Atlético de Madrid [1] - Private equity funds are increasingly taking control of famous football teams [1]