Core Viewpoint - Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund has announced its monthly distribution amounts for the upcoming months, indicating a consistent payout strategy aimed at maximizing current income while preserving capital [1][2]. Distribution Details - The fund will distribute $0.08 per share for the months of December 2025, January 2026, and February 2026, with respective ex-dates and payable dates provided [1]. - The ex-dates for the distributions are December 11, 2025, January 12, 2026, and February 12, 2026, while the payable dates are December 30, 2025, January 29, 2026, and February 26, 2026 [1]. Fund Overview - Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund is a diversified closed-end fund that focuses on maximizing current income through investments in various domestic and international fixed-income sectors [2]. - The fund is managed by Virtus Investment Advisers, LLC, with Newfleet Asset Management serving as the subadviser, leveraging expertise across different bond market sectors [5]. Contact Information - For further inquiries regarding the fund, shareholders can contact shareholder services via phone or email, or visit the Closed-End Funds section of the Virtus website [3][8].

Core Insights - The 25th anniversary of the world's first fixed income ETFs was celebrated by BlackRock Canada and the Toronto Stock Exchange [1][2] - The iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF (TSX: XSB) and iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (TSX: XBB) were listed on November 20, 2000, significantly enhancing investor access to fixed income markets [2][3] - As of October 31, 2025, global fixed income ETF/ETP assets reached US$3.324 trillion across 2,924 unique products, indicating the success of fixed income ETFs worldwide [3] Company Overview - iShares, with over 20 years of experience, manages approximately 1,700+ ETFs and US$5.2 trillion in assets as of September 30, 2025, showcasing its leadership in the financial industry [4] - The portfolio and risk management of iShares are powered by BlackRock, emphasizing the company's expertise in the ETF market [4]

TORONTO, Nov. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“BlackRock Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), today announced the estimated 2025 annual reinvested capital gains distributions for the iShares ETFs listed on the TSX or Cboe Canada. Please note that these are estimated capital gains amounts only, as of October 31, 2025. As these are estimated amounts, the final capital gains distributions may change by the Funds' December 15, 202 ...

Group 1: Fund Distributions - Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund (NYSE: EDF) announced monthly distributions of $0.06 for December 2025, January 2026, and February 2026, with payable dates on December 30, 2025, January 29, 2026, and February 26, 2026 respectively [1] - The reported distribution amounts are estimates and may change based on the Fund's investment experience and tax regulations [1] Group 2: Fund Overview - The Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company focused on maximizing total return through income and capital appreciation from investments in emerging markets securities [2] - Virtus Investment Advisers, LLC serves as the investment adviser, while Stone Harbor Investment Partners acts as the subadviser [2] Group 3: Contact Information - For further information, shareholders can contact shareholder services at (866) 270-7788 or via email at closedendfunds@virtus.com [3]

Company Performance - Nvidia's stock is currently trading at approximately $86 per share, with a price target of $270 over the next 12 months, indicating a significant potential upside [2][3] - Lowe's reported a profit that exceeded expectations, driven by consumer spending on home renovations, and adjusted its full year profit target to approximately $2.25 per share [9] - Alphabet's shares increased by about 3% during the session, bolstered by positive reviews for its newly released Gemini AI model, contributing to a 55% rise in shares this year [13][15] Market Overview - The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 41 points, or roughly 0.1%, while the S&P 500 added about 25 points, or 0.4%, and the Nasdaq indices were up approximately 0.6% [6] - The S&P 500 saw 305 names decline, while 194 gained ground, with technology sector participation up by about 0.9% [7][8] Sector Performance - Energy sector stocks declined by 1.3%, while utilities and real estate also underperformed [8] - Eversource Energy shares fell by more than 12% after regulators denied its request to sell its subsidiary, raising concerns about potential household bill increases [18] M&A Activity - Abbott Laboratories' shares fell by 3% following reports of a potential acquisition of Exact Sciences Corp, which saw its shares rise by 23.7% [22][23] Regulatory Environment - The U.S. government is pushing Congress to remove provisions from a defense spending bill that would restrict chip exports, impacting companies' ability to sell high-end chips to China [25][29]

Core Insights - Brookfield Corporation believes AI could become the most impactful general-purpose technology in history, but it requires significant physical infrastructure investment, with expectations of over $7 trillion in spending on AI-related infrastructure over the next decade [1] Group 1: AI Infrastructure Program - Brookfield is launching a $100 billion AI infrastructure program to support the AI industry's needs, with Nvidia as a founding investor [2] - The Brookfield AI Infrastructure Fund (BAIF) aims to raise $10 billion in equity capital to invest in backbone AI infrastructure, having already secured $5 billion in commitments from institutional investors including Nvidia and the Kuwait Investment Authority [4][5] Group 2: Investment Strategy - The company plans to leverage equity capital and co-investors to acquire up to $100 billion in AI infrastructure assets, capitalizing on its expertise in infrastructure, renewable power, and capital solutions [5] - The initial AI infrastructure fund will focus on physical infrastructure assets supporting AI delivery across four core aspects, including AI-factories, dedicated power solutions, compute infrastructure, and strategic partnerships [6][7]

Core Insights - BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) experienced a record outflow of approximately $523 million on November 18, marking the largest withdrawal since its launch in January 2024, amid a decline in Bitcoin prices [1][2] - November is projected to be the worst month for Bitcoin ETFs, with cumulative outflows exceeding previous monthly records, totaling $1.425 billion in capital lost over five consecutive days of net redemptions [2][6] - Despite the outflows from IBIT, other Bitcoin ETFs like Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust and Franklin Templeton's ETF saw inflows of $139.6 million and $10.8 million respectively, indicating a potential shift in investor preference [3] Bitcoin Price Impact - Bitcoin's price has fallen below $90,000, down approximately 30% from its October high of over $126,000, contributing to increased selling pressure in ETFs [4][5] - As of November 19, Bitcoin was trading at $89,620, reflecting a 4.30% decline in a single day, with trading volume down by 42% [4] Investor Behavior - The average purchase price for spot Bitcoin ETF buyers is around $90,146, suggesting that many investors are either breaking even or incurring losses, which may be driving the recent redemptions [5] - Despite the significant withdrawals, BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust remains the largest Bitcoin ETF by assets under management, holding $87.63 billion as of November 19, having accumulated nearly $25 billion from March to October 2025 prior to the sell-off [6]

在美国劳工局表示将不发布10月份就业报告后，交易员预计美联储更有可能在12月的政策会议上暂缓降 息。在美国劳工局确认没有足够数据发布该报告后，联邦基金 期货市场出现了一波抛售。交易员缩减 了对12月10日会议降息25个基点的预期。他们现在预计美联储将把基准利率维持在3.75%至4%的区间。 与美联储政策利率挂钩的互换市场目前对12月会议的降息幅度定价仅为6个基点，而到1月份累计降息幅 度仅为19个基点。在周三之前，互换市场定价为11个基点，相当于美联储在三周内降息的几率约为五五 开。Lord Abbet的投资组合经理Leah Traub表示："我们早就知道不会有10月份的失业率数据，但11月份 的数据要等到美联储会议之后才会公布，这对市场来说应该是一个失望的消息。考虑到联邦公开市场委 员会的分歧，这降低了降息的可能性。"（格隆汇） ...

ING Bank Śląski, a Polish subsidiary of Dutch lender ING, has agreed to acquire the remaining 55% stake in Goldman Sachs TFI to become the sole owner. The bank already owns a 45% stake in the Polish asset management unit since 2019 through its subsidiary ING Investment Holding. Under the sale purchase agreement, the 55% stake in Goldman Sachs TFI is valued at 396m zlotys ($108m). Goldman Sachs TFI manages open mutual funds across various asset classes and dedicated asset management portfolios, serving o ...

Core Insights - The event "What Investors Want: Driving Growth Through Purpose and Performance" focuses on how ESG performance influences investment decisions, highlighting the increasing expectations from investors regarding sustainability [1][2]. Event Details - The event is scheduled for November 25, 2025, at TELUS Harbour in Toronto, with registration starting at 8:00 a.m. ET and the program running from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET [2]. - The event is organized by the UN Global Compact Network Canada in collaboration with the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) [1][2]. Participants and Speakers - Notable speakers include Jane Ambachtsheer from BNP Paribas Asset Management, Wendy Berman from the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board, and Anna Murray from the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, among others [4]. Initiative Background - Canada Climate Week Xchange (CCWX) is a five-year initiative aimed at addressing climate-related challenges in Canada, encouraging collaboration among various organizations and individuals [5].