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Working with a CFP means you have someone who can help you make the most of your employer matches or tap into other unique savings opportunities.A plan can be a great tool for retirees wondering if they’re saving enough or putting their money in the right places. You will typically build it alongside a CFP, who can help answer retirement questions and show you how to optimize accounts such as your 401(k), IRA or Health Savings Account to take full advantage of tax benefits.Unfortunately, there’s a big diffe ...

Accretive Transaction with Combined Companies’ Pro-Forma Revenue in Excess of $70.00 Million and EBITDA(1) in Excess of $15.75 Million (TTM Sept 30, 2025) MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioSyent Inc. (“BioSyent”, TSX Venture (TSXV): RX) announced today that it has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) dated February 8, 2026 to acquire Oral Science Inc. (“Oral Science”), a privately-owned Canadian distributor of specialized healthcare products for dental hygiene and oral he ...

Core Insights - The logistics sector has seen significant engagement from investors, particularly in the ASEAN and US markets, highlighting its growth potential and diversification opportunities [1] Investment Focus - The company has diversified its investments across various sectors including banking, telecommunications, logistics, and hotels, indicating a strategic approach to portfolio management [1] - The entry into the US market in 2020 reflects a growing interest in international investment opportunities, particularly in sectors like banks, hotels, and logistics [1] Market Trends - The popularity of insurance companies in the Philippines since 2014 suggests a shift in investment preferences among local investors, moving towards more diversified financial products [1] - The trend of using platforms like Seeking Alpha for analysis indicates a growing reliance on data-driven insights for investment decisions in both the ASEAN and US markets [1]

Group 1 - iREIT+HOYA Capital focuses on income-producing asset classes that provide sustainable portfolio income, diversification, and inflation hedging [1][2] - The investment group targets high-yield, dividend growth opportunities, offering portfolios with dividend yields up to 10% [2] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average has recently surpassed the psychological level of 50,000, making it challenging to identify value stocks [2]

Core Insights - The iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) and the State Street SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF (SPGM) provide low-cost equity exposure but differ in geographic focus and risk profiles [1][2] Cost & Size Comparison - Both ETFs have an expense ratio of 0.09% - IEMG has a significantly higher one-year return of 38.07% compared to SPGM's 21.83% - IEMG offers a higher dividend yield of 2.75% versus SPGM's 1.89% - IEMG has an asset under management (AUM) of $138.8 billion, while SPGM has $1.3 billion [3] Performance & Risk Comparison - IEMG has a max drawdown of -37.11% over five years, while SPGM's is -25.92% - The growth of $1,000 over five years is $1,100 for IEMG and $1,570 for SPGM [4] Holdings and Sector Exposure - IEMG includes 2,672 holdings, focusing on large-, mid-, and small-cap equities in emerging markets, with a sector mix dominated by technology (27%) and financial services (21%) [5] - SPGM has nearly 3,000 holdings, blending developed and emerging markets, with significant exposure to technology (26%), financial services (17%), and industrials (12%) [6] Investment Implications - IEMG targets high-growth potential in emerging markets but carries higher risk and volatility [7] - SPGM offers a more stable investment option with exposure to both developed and emerging markets, providing greater diversification [8] - IEMG has shown significant short-term performance but has underperformed in five-year total returns, potentially due to volatility or the performance of major tech companies [9] - Investors seeking higher growth may prefer IEMG, while those desiring diversification might opt for SPGM [10]

Group 1 - The focus is on income-producing asset classes such as REITs, ETFs, Preferreds, and 'Dividend Champions' that target premium dividend yields up to 10% [1][3] - iREIT®+HOYA Capital is highlighted as a premier income-focused investing service that offers sustainable portfolio income, diversification, and inflation hedging [2][3] - The recent market events include a significant drop in silver prices, marking its largest one-day decline since 1980, and gold experiencing its largest one-day dollar loss ever [3]

It has been nearly four months since my previous coverage of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. ( ETD ). From my cautious stance before, I was a bit too early to shift to an optimistic approach. The stockI have been working in the logistics sector for almost two decades. I have been into stock investing and macroeconomic analysis for almost a decade. Currently, I focus on ASEAN and NYSE/NASDAQ Stocks, particularly in banks, telco, logistics, and hotels. Since 2014, I have been trading on the PH stock market. I focu ...

It has been nearly four months since my previous coverage of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. ( ETD ). From my cautious stance before, I was a bit too early to shift to an optimistic approach. The stockI have been working in the logistics sector for almost two decades. I have been into stock investing and macroeconomic analysis for almost a decade. Currently, I focus on ASEAN and NYSE/NASDAQ Stocks, particularly in banks, telco, logistics, and hotels. Since 2014, I have been trading on the PH stock market. I focu ...

Indian crypto investors have shed the speculative itch and are buying the dip in bitcoin (BTC) price like seasoned pros, Mumbai-based CoinDCX exchange told CoinDesk. "Indian investors are maturing. They're no longer driven purely by sentiment or headlines; instead, they’re focused on fundamentals and the long-term potential of the asset class," CoinDCX's CEO Sumit Gupta said in an email. "We’re seeing it in their behavior: regular bitcoin systematic investment plans (SIPs), deliberate market orders, and ...