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Credit Rating - S&P Global Ratings 将塞内加尔的信用评级进一步下调至垃圾级，这是五个月内的第二次下调 [1] Debt Burden - 评级下调的原因是西非国家塞内加尔不断上升的债务负担 [1]

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EPSO-G (legal entity code 302826889, registered address Laisvės pr. 10, Vilnius, Lithuania) The rating agency Moody's Ratings for the EPSO-G group has affirmed its Baa1 credit rating with a stable outlook following a periodic review. Moody's Ratings has affirmed the Baa1 credit rating for the EPSO-G Group with a stable outlook following a periodic review of its credit rating. The Baa1 investment grade credit reflects the Group’s strong financial position, moderate and balanced debt level, and stable and div ...

Performance Overview - In May 2025, Volta Finance's net performance increased by +3.3%, bringing the cumulative performance from August 2024 to +10.7% [4][5] - The positive macroeconomic environment contributed to the recovery of investments in CLO Debt and CLO Equity, which had previously experienced volatility [4][5] Macroeconomic Context - The macroeconomic environment improved, with a 90-day tariff rollback from the U.S. towards China, leading to a sharp rise in both European and U.S. equity markets [5] - U.S. inflation rates decreased to 2.3% year-on-year, while euro-area inflation remained stable at 2.2% [6] - The U.S. Q1 GDP contracted by an annualized 0.3% due to pre-tariff stockpiling, while the Eurozone experienced a growth of +0.3% quarter-on-quarter [6] Credit Market Performance - Credit markets showed strong performance in May, with the European High Yield index tightening by around 50bps and closing at 300bps [7] - U.S. BBs returned +3% for the month, while U.S. High Yield returned +1.7% and Euro High Yield decreased by +1.3% [7] Loan Fundamentals - Default rates in the U.S. remained steady at 4.4%, but there was an increase in downgrades, with 12% of B- exposures downgraded to CCC by S&P [8] Cash Position and Investments - Volta Finance maintained a cash position of approximately 10% of its NAV at the end of May, having deployed €10.7 million into CLO debt tranches and two warehouses [9] - The cash flow generation remained stable at €28.1 million over the last six months, representing close to 21% of May's NAV on an annualized basis [9] Asset Class Performance - CLO Equity tranches returned +5.9% while CLO Debt tranches returned +2.8% during May [10] - The dollar reached a six-week low against the Euro at $1.15, with minimal impact on long dollar exposure [10] NAV and Share Information - As of the end of May 2025, Volta's NAV was €271.8 million, equating to €7.43 per share [11]

Core Viewpoint - The recent credit ratings outlook for Hong Kong from major agencies such as Fitch, S&P, and Moody's reflects a stable assessment, with Moody's upgrading its outlook, indicating Hong Kong's robust credit reliability amidst global trade tensions [1] Economic Resilience - Hong Kong's credit rating performance demonstrates its economic resilience and positive expectations, serving as a "vote of confidence" in its status as an international financial center [1] - The Hong Kong government asserts that the financial system remains stable, with an active capital market and a thriving new stock market, showcasing global investor confidence in Hong Kong [1] Development Opportunities - The ongoing high-quality development in China is seen as providing greater development opportunities and momentum for Hong Kong [1] - There is a strong invitation for international businesses to invest in Hong Kong, aiming for mutual development and shared prosperity [1]

Economic Indicators - The Nasdaq Composite, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 2.69%, 1.95%, and 0.58% respectively in the last trading week [1] - The consumer price index (CPI) rose by 0.2% in April, with a year-on-year increase of 2.3%, the lowest since February 2021 [2] - The producer price index (PPI) declined by 0.5% in April, with a 12-month increase of 2.4% [2] - Retail sales increased by 0.1% in April, aligning with market expectations [2] - Consumer sentiment index fell to 50.8% in May, the lowest in its history [2] Company Performance - IHS Holding Limited's shares increased by 33.6% since being upgraded to Zacks Rank 1 on March 21 [3] - British Land Company PLC returned 16% since its upgrade to Zacks Rank 2 on March 21 [4] - Stantec Inc. and Bankinter, S.A. saw share increases of 21.4% and 10.8% respectively after their upgrades to Outperform [8] - Axon Enterprise, Inc. and Quanta Services, Inc. gained 23.6% and 18.1% respectively over the past 12 weeks [11] Portfolio Performance - The Zacks Model Portfolio of Rank 1 stocks outperformed the S&P 500 index by over 12 percentage points since 1988, with an annualized average return of +23.5% [5][7] - The Zacks Focus List portfolio returned +18.41% in 2024, compared to +25.04% for the S&P 500 index [12] - The Earnings Certain Admiral Portfolio (ECAP) returned +3.20% in Q1 2025, outperforming the S&P 500 index's -4.30% decline [16] - The Earnings Certain Dividend Portfolio (ECDP) returned +5.74% in Q1 2025, compared to the S&P 500 index's -2.41% pullback [19] Long-term Performance - The Top 10 portfolio has produced a cumulative return of +1832.3% since 2012, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 index's +434.2% [22] - The Zacks Focus List portfolio has an annualized return of +11.33% since 2004, compared to +9.95% for the S&P 500 index [14]

Shares of New Fortress Energy (NFE -3.39%) were in free fall this week. The company's stock plummeted 62.7% as of 1:55 p.m. on Friday. The collapse came as the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite both saw major gains.The liquefied natural gas (LNG) company reported its first-quarter numbers this week, revealing a staggering loss much more significant than Wall Street expected.New Fortress is deep in the redNew Fortress Energy reported a Q1 2025 loss of $0.73 per share, much worse than analysts had expected and ...