Core Viewpoint - Chilla Capital S.A., controlled by Janne Larma, has reduced its ownership in eQ Plc to 14.29%, falling below the 15% threshold as per Finnish Securities Market Act [1][2]. Group 1: Ownership Changes - Chilla Capital S.A.'s shareholding in eQ Plc decreased from 15.50% to 14.29% on June 19, 2025 [1][2]. - The total number of shares and voting rights held by Chilla Capital S.A. is now 5,915,904, representing 14.29% of eQ Plc's shares and voting rights [2]. Group 2: Company Overview - eQ Plc is a Finnish group specializing in asset management and corporate finance, managing approximately EUR 13.6 billion in assets [2]. - eQ Asset Management provides a variety of services, including private equity funds and real estate asset management for both institutions and individuals [2].

Core Points - eQ Plc's CEO Janne Larma executed a share disposal transaction involving 300,000 shares at a unit price of 11.75 EUR on June 19, 2025 [1] - The total volume of shares disposed was 300,000, with a volume-weighted average price of 11.75 EUR [1] - eQ Group specializes in asset management and corporate finance, managing approximately EUR 13.6 billion in assets [1] Company Overview - eQ Group is a Finnish company focused on asset management and corporate finance services [1] - eQ Asset Management provides a variety of services, including private equity funds and real estate asset management for both institutions and individuals [1] - Advium Corporate Finance, a subsidiary of eQ Group, offers services related to mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, and equity capital markets [1]

TORONTO, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AGF Investments Inc. (AGF Investments) today announced the June 2025 cash distributions for AGF Enhanced U.S. Equity Income Fund*, AGF Total Return Bond Fund* and AGF Systematic Global Infrastructure ETF, which pay monthly distributions, as well as AGF Global Sustainable Growth Equity ETF, which pays quarterly distributions. Unitholders of record on June 30, 2025 will receive cash distributions payable on July 7, 2025. Details regarding the final “per unit” distrib ...

eQ Plc Stock Exchange Release23 June 2025 at 1:30 p.m. eQ Plc announced on 5 May 2025, that the company’s Board of Directors has appointed Jouko Pölönen as the company’s CEO. Today, it has been agreed that Jouko Pölönen will assume the role of eQ Plc’s CEO on 1 September 2025. He succeeds eQ Plc’s interim CEO Janne Larma, who will continue as interim CEO until 31 August 2025. For the sake of clarity, we confirm that Janne Larma will continue as a member of the company's Board of Directors after the transiti ...

MONTREAL, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Senvest Capital Inc. (the “Corporation”) (TSX: SEC) is pleased to announce the voting results from its annual meeting of shareholders held on June 20, 2025 (the “Meeting”). Election of Directors The following six director nominees, proposed by management, were elected at the Meeting: Name of Nominee Votes For Percent Votes Against PercentVictor Mashaal 1,438,146 99.98% 246 0.02<td style="m ...

Core Viewpoint - Apollo has signed an agreement to invest up to £4.5 billion in fixed-rate callable notes issued by Électricité de France (EDF) to primarily finance EDF projects in the UK, particularly the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, marking one of the largest sterling-denominated note issuances on record [1][2]. Group 1: Investment Details - The investment will be used mainly for EDF projects in the UK, with a focus on the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station [1]. - This transaction is noted as the largest-ever capital funding transaction executed by EDF and the largest private credit transaction in the sterling market [2]. - Apollo has a history of investing in French companies, having provided €2.5 billion of High-Grade Capital Solutions to Air France-KLM in recent years [2]. Group 2: Apollo's Investment Strategy - Since 2020, Apollo has originated over $100 billion of bespoke capital solutions for leading companies, including Intel, Air France-KLM, BP, Sony, and AB InBev [3]. - Apollo aims to provide clients with excess returns across the risk-reward spectrum, from investment-grade credit to private equity [5]. Group 3: Legal and Financial Advisory - Latham & Watkins, LLP and Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal counsel to Apollo, while Apollo Capital Solutions Europe B.V. provided structuring and arrangement services for the transaction [4]. - BNP Paribas and Hogan Lovells, LLP served as financial and legal advisors to EDF, respectively [4].

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Core Viewpoint - The recent policies and initiatives from the Central Financial Committee aim to accelerate the construction of Shanghai as an international financial center, enhancing its competitiveness and global influence over the next five to ten years [2][4]. Group 1: Policy Initiatives - The Central Financial Committee issued an opinion outlining six major initiatives to support the development of Shanghai's international financial center, including deepening financial market construction and enhancing financial institution capabilities [2]. - Eight specific policy measures were announced by the People's Bank of China to be implemented in Shanghai, focusing on structural monetary policy innovations and enhancing financial services [6][7]. Group 2: Economic Performance - In 2024, Shanghai's financial sector is projected to achieve a value-added of 807.273 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 7.9%, and accounting for 15% of the city's GDP [4]. - The proportion of foreign financial institutions in Shanghai has reached 31.1%, with cross-border RMB settlement volume making up 47% of the national total, indicating a robust financial market [4]. Group 3: Global Positioning - Shanghai is positioned as a leading international financial center, with its stock exchange ranking third globally by market capitalization and its bond custody scale leading among global exchanges [8]. - The city is recognized for its significant trading volumes in various financial instruments, including being a leader in spot gold trading and having the highest trading volume for multiple commodity futures [8].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the continuous decline in bank deposit interest rates has led individuals to seek new investment opportunities, with financial products offering annualized rates above 3% becoming highly sought after [2][3] - In May, the average interest rates for bank fixed-term deposits fell below 2%, with 3-month, 6-month, 1-year, 2-year, 3-year, and 5-year rates at 1.004%, 1.212%, 1.339%, 1.428%, 1.711%, and 1.573% respectively [2] - The report indicates that the wealth management business is becoming a significant revenue growth point for many banks in 2024, with a net profit increase of 8.56% year-on-year for wealth management companies [5] Group 2 - The competition in the wealth management sector is intensifying, with some wealth management subsidiaries relying on third-party sales to expand their scale due to weak retail operations [4] - As of the end of May, the total scale of bank wealth management products reached 31.29 trillion yuan, with a month-on-month increase of 0.35 trillion yuan, primarily driven by fixed-income products [4] - The average yield of bank wealth management products over the past month was stable at 2.52%, indicating a continued advantage over traditional bank deposits [4] Group 3 - The expansion of distribution channels is ongoing, with companies like Ping An Wealth Management collaborating with over 50 banks, and the scale of third-party sales for Changshu Bank doubling year-on-year [5] - The total scale of public funds reached 32.03 trillion yuan by the end of May, with a month-on-month growth of 0.35% and a year-on-year increase of 10% [10] - The growth of private equity funds reflects high-net-worth investors' demand for personalized and high-yield investment solutions, with a year-on-year increase of 83% in new registrations for private equity funds [10]

Core Insights - Zacks Premium offers various tools for investors to enhance their stock market engagement and confidence [1] - The Zacks Style Scores are designed to help investors identify stocks with the highest potential to outperform the market in the short term [2] Zacks Style Scores Overview - The Style Scores categorize stocks into four main types: Value Score, Growth Score, Momentum Score, and VGM Score, each focusing on different investment strategies [3][4][5][6] - Value Score identifies undervalued stocks using financial ratios [3] - Growth Score assesses a company's future growth potential based on earnings and sales [4] - Momentum Score evaluates stocks based on recent price trends and earnings estimate changes [5] - VGM Score combines all three styles to highlight stocks with the best overall characteristics [6] Zacks Rank and Style Scores Interaction - The Zacks Rank utilizes earnings estimate revisions to guide investors in stock selection [7] - Stocks rated 1 (Strong Buy) have historically outperformed the S&P 500, achieving an average annual return of +25.41% since 1988 [8] - Investors are encouraged to select stocks with a Zacks Rank of 1 or 2 and Style Scores of A or B for optimal returns [9] Company Spotlight: Federated Hermes - Federated Hermes, Inc. is a global asset manager with $839.8 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2025 [11] - The company currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) and a VGM Score of B, indicating solid performance metrics [11] - Recent analyst revisions have increased the earnings estimate for fiscal 2025 by $0.42 to $4.33 per share, with an average earnings surprise of 13.1% [12]