Market Volatility & Hedging Strategy - The market exhibits complacency with the VIX around 17%, presenting an opportunity for investors to hedge downside risk relatively inexpensively using out-of-the-money options [2][3] - Buying a 610 put on SPY or 6100 on SPX expiring in August would cost approximately 1% of the portfolio's value, offering significant downside protection [3][6] - Investors can offset the cost of downside protection by selling covered calls, potentially collecting close to 05% of the portfolio's value in the next 30 days [6][7] Trade War Scenarios & Options Plays - In a scenario where the EU and India don't make a deal and retaliate with tariffs, buying out-of-the-money put options is a simple way to hedge against this worst-case scenario [4][5] - If the trade deal deadline is extended, investors can roll out their options to September, continuously harvesting premium by selling upside calls and using the proceeds to buy downside put protection [8][9][10] - If countries capitulate and make a deal, the market is likely to react positively, and investors could consider selling downside puts and using the proceeds to fund buying upside calls for upside participation [11][12][13]

July 14, 2025 09:32 AM GMT NIO Inc. | Asia Pacific Thoughts on share price movement With all the pessimism in the price, we think the stock is like a call option: NIO- H's (9866.HK) share price rose 11% today (vs. HSI + 0.3%) on the back of solid pre- order intake for Onvo L90, which reached 30-35k units per our latest channel checks today. While it remains below Onvo L60's 60k+ pre-sale orders back in 3Q24, the market's volume expectations for L90 appear way lower, especially given L90's higher price tag a ...

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Core Viewpoint - Bitdeer Technologies Group has announced the pricing of US$330 million principal amount of 4.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2031, increasing from a previously announced US$300 million offering, with the sale expected to close on June 23, 2025 [1][2]. Group 1: Offering Details - The notes will bear interest at a rate of 4.875% per year, payable semiannually starting January 1, 2026, and will mature on July 1, 2031 [2]. - The initial conversion rate is set at 62.9921 Class A ordinary shares per US$1,000 principal amount, equating to an initial conversion price of approximately US$15.88 per share, representing a 25% premium over the last reported sale price on June 17, 2025 [2]. Group 2: Redemption and Repurchase Conditions - The company may redeem the notes for cash starting July 6, 2028, if certain conditions regarding the stock price and liquidity are met, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued interest [3]. - The company can also redeem all but not part of the notes if less than US$25 million remains outstanding, or in the event of certain tax law changes [4]. Group 3: Use of Proceeds - The estimated net proceeds from the offering are approximately US$319.6 million, intended for various purposes including datacenter expansion, ASIC-based mining rig development, and working capital [7]. - If the initial purchasers exercise their option to purchase additional notes, the proceeds will similarly be allocated for datacenter expansion and other corporate purposes [7]. Group 4: Zero-Strike Call Option Transaction - The company has entered into a zero-strike call option transaction, paying a premium of approximately US$129.6 million for the right to receive about 10.2 million Class A ordinary shares [8]. - This transaction is designed to facilitate derivative transactions related to the Class A ordinary shares, potentially impacting their market price [8][9]. Group 5: Concurrent Note Exchange Transaction - Concurrently with the offering, the company has engaged in transactions to exchange approximately US$36.1 million in cash and about 8.1 million Class A ordinary shares for US$75.7 million of its existing convertible senior notes due 2029 [11]. - This exchange is not contingent upon the offering of the new notes [11].

Core Viewpoint - Bitdeer Technologies Group plans to offer $300 million in Convertible Senior Notes due 2031, with an option for an additional $45 million, to qualified institutional buyers, subject to market conditions [1][2] Group 1: Offering Details - The notes will be general senior unsecured obligations of the Company, accruing interest payable semiannually [2] - Upon conversion, the Company will have the option to pay in cash, Class A ordinary shares, or a combination of both [2] - The interest rate and other terms will be determined at the time of pricing [2] Group 2: Use of Proceeds - Proceeds will be used for zero-strike call option transaction costs, cash consideration for concurrent note exchange transactions, datacenter expansion, ASIC mining rig development, and general corporate purposes [3] - If the additional notes are purchased, proceeds will similarly be allocated for datacenter expansion and other corporate purposes [3] Group 3: Zero-Strike Call Option Transaction - The Company plans to enter a zero-strike call option transaction with an initial purchaser, allowing it to receive a specified number of Class A ordinary shares at expiration [4] - This transaction aims to facilitate derivative transactions for investors, potentially impacting the market price of Class A ordinary shares and the notes [4][5] Group 4: Concurrent Note Exchange Transaction - The Company expects to negotiate privately to exchange certain August 2029 notes for cash and Class A ordinary shares [7] - The terms of these exchanges will vary and are not guaranteed [7] - Hedged holders of the August 2029 notes may unwind hedge positions, which could significantly affect the market price of Class A ordinary shares [8] Group 5: Company Overview - Bitdeer is a leading technology company in Bitcoin mining, providing comprehensive solutions including equipment procurement, datacenter design, and operations [11] - The Company is headquartered in Singapore and has datacenters in the United States, Norway, and Bhutan [11]

Core Viewpoint - DMC Global Inc. has amended its credit facility to enhance financial flexibility in preparation for a potential acquisition of the remaining 40% stake in Arcadia Products, LLC, which the company currently does not own [1][2]. Financial Flexibility - The amendment allows for a temporary increase in DMC's maximum leverage ratio to 3.5x adjusted EBITDA for the first two quarters following the exercise of the put or call option, up from 3.0x [3]. - After the initial two quarters, the leverage ratio will decrease to 3.25x in the third quarter and return to 3.0x thereafter [3]. - Proceeds from the existing $50 million delayed draw term loan facility can now be held in a restricted account for future payment of the purchase price related to the put or call option [3]. Joint Venture Agreement - DMC's joint venture partner can exercise the put option starting September 6, 2026, while DMC can exercise the call option at any time [2]. Company Overview - DMC Global operates innovative, asset-light manufacturing businesses, including Arcadia, DynaEnergetics, and NobelClad, which serve various markets such as architectural building products and the global energy industry [5][6].

Issuer Call Notice 15 May, 2025 To : BNP Paribas, as (the “Fiscal Agent, Principal Paying Agent and Listing Agent in Luxembourg’’);Paying Agent and Listing Agent in the Netherlands;The Noteholders of the below mentioned Notes;Luxembourg Stock Exchange; andEuronext Amsterdam. Dear Sirs, Banque Fédérative du Crédit Mutuel € 750,000,000 Undated Deeply Subordinated Fixed to Floating Rate Notes (the “Notes”) (ISIN Code: XS0207764712) Banque Fédérative du Crédit Mutuel is the issuer (the “Issuer’’) of ...

Last week, I took a closer look at outside days on a candlestick chart of the S&P 500 Index (SPX). As a refresher, an outside day occurs when a stock’s daily high is higher than the prior day’s high, and its low is lower than the prior day's low. Essentially, it engulfs the prior day's range. In that article, I broke down when outside days tend to be more meaningful instead of just noise. This week, I’m applying the same analysis to individual stocks within the S&P 500. By the end, I find a setup that stand ...

Core Viewpoint - GAMCO Natural Resources, Gold & Income Trust is exploring a tax benefit preservation plan to protect its capital loss carryforwards, which currently exceed $74 million, from potential impairment due to ownership changes [1][2][3]. Group 1: Tax Benefit Preservation Plan - The proposed plan aims to mitigate the risk of substantial impairment to the Fund's capital loss carryforwards (CLCFs) that could arise from an "ownership change" as defined by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code [3]. - An "ownership change" occurs if the Fund's "5% stockholders" increase their ownership by more than 50 percentage points over a rolling three-year period, which would limit the Fund's ability to utilize its CLCFs [3]. - The plan would discourage shareholders from accumulating beneficial ownership of 4.9% or more without Board approval, thereby protecting the Fund's tax benefits [4]. Group 2: Implementation Details - If adopted, the Fund would implement the tax benefit preservation plan by issuing rights to common shareholders, which would become exercisable if certain ownership thresholds are exceeded [5]. - The final terms of the plan will be determined by the Board and announced publicly upon adoption, although there is no guarantee that the plan will be adopted or effective in preventing an ownership change [6]. Group 3: Fund Overview - GAMCO Natural Resources, Gold & Income Trust is a diversified, closed-end management investment company with total net assets of $146 million, primarily investing in equity securities of gold and natural resources companies [9]. - The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide a high level of current income, primarily through writing covered call options on its portfolio securities [9].