Ever since the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, a key headwind that has stymied multiple administrations is inflation. Sure, the economy has been able to bounce back from the worst of the crisis, but the response wasn't free of consequence. Like a calculated gambit in chess, policymakers essentially sacrificed materiel for positional gain.Based on the latest developments, the gamble may have paid off.According to the latest CPI report, price pressures edged up in September but at a slower-than-expected ...

© 2025 Virtu Financial. All rights reserved. Performance Highlights Presentation Title in Title Case Presentation subtitle in sentence case Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Supplement Presenter Name Event name xx Month 201x © 201X Virtu Financial. All rights reserved. Not to be reproduced or retransmitted without permission. Compliance #XXXX-XXXX 2 • LTM 3Q'25 Normalized Adj. EPS1 of $5.01 and LTM 3Q'25 Adj. NTI/day1 of $8.0M • Outstanding results against backdrop of less favorable environment compared to 2Q 202 ...

Financial Performance - Core Earnings per Share was $(0.84), but adjusted for significant items, it was $0.29[4] - The company reported a GAAP net loss of $(86) million and a Core Earnings net loss of $(83) million[15, 42] - Total expenses for the quarter were $109 million, compared to $202 million a year ago, reflecting increased efficiency[28, 30] Strategic Actions and Cost Reductions - The company is on track to exceed its original operating expense reduction target of $400 million[6, 11] - Phase 1 strategic actions focused on cost reductions are expected to result in expense reductions exceeding $400 million[11] - Total Shared and Corporate Expense is adjusted to $204 million after accounting for various expense reductions[12] Loan Portfolio and Originations - Consumer Lending originated $788 million of Private Education Loans, a 58% increase compared to the year-ago quarter[19] - Refinance loan originations were $528 million, compared to $262 million in the same quarter of the previous year[19] - The Federal Education Loan portfolio is projected to generate $1.9 billion through the end of 2029[57] Allowance for Loan Losses - The total provision expense was $168 million in 3Q25[24] - This includes $13 million for the FFELP portfolio and $155 million for the Private Education portfolio[24]

Group 1: Lam Research (LRCX) - Lam Research supplies wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry [1] - The company has a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) and a Growth Score of A [1] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has increased by 6.3% over the last 60 days [1] - Lam Research has a PEG ratio of 1.64 compared to 3.73 for the industry [1] Group 2: Fox (FOX) - Fox produces and distributes news, sports, and entertainment content [2] - The company holds a Zacks Rank 1 and a Growth Score of B [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has increased by 3% over the last 60 days [2] - Fox has a PEG ratio of 1.31 compared to 2.37 for the industry [2] Group 3: Grupo Cibest S.A. - Sponsored ADR (CIB) - Grupo Cibest provides a range of financial products and services to various customer bases throughout Colombia, Latin America, and the Caribbean [3] - The company has a Zacks Rank 1 and a Growth Score of B [3][4] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has increased by 3.3% over the last 60 days [3] - Grupo Cibest has a PEG ratio of 1.12 compared to 2.85 for the industry [4]

Core Viewpoint - During market turbulence, investors often seek dividend-yielding stocks, which typically have high free cash flows and offer substantial dividends [1] Group 1: High-Yielding Stocks in Financial Sector - MFA Financial Inc (NYSE:MFA) has a dividend yield of 15.86%. Analysts from Keefe, Bruyette & Woods downgraded the stock from Outperform to Market Perform, reducing the price target from $12 to $10 [8]. RBC Capital maintained a Sector Perform rating and also cut the price target from $12 to $10 [8]. The company is set to host an investor conference call on November 6 to discuss Q3 2025 results [8] - Ready Capital Corp (NYSE:RC) has a dividend yield of 15.72%. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods maintained an Underperform rating and lowered the price target from $3.75 to $3.5 [8]. B. Riley Securities maintained a Neutral rating and reduced the price target from $6 to $4 [8]. The company reported disappointing quarterly results on August 7 [8] - Two Harbors Investment Corp (NYSE:TWO) has a dividend yield of 13.85%. JP Morgan maintained a Neutral rating and increased the price target from $9.5 to $10 [8]. RBC Capital maintained a Sector Perform rating and lowered the price target from $13 to $12 [8]. The company reported in-line earnings for Q3 on October 27 [8]

Core Insights - Virtu Financial, Inc. reported a strong financial performance for the third quarter of 2025, with total revenues increasing by 16.7% to $824.8 million compared to $706.8 million in the same period of 2024 [4][11] - The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share, payable on December 15, 2025 [3] Financial Results - Total revenues for Q3 2025 reached $824.8 million, a 16.7% increase from $706.8 million in Q3 2024 [4] - Trading income, net, rose by 19.2% to $529.1 million compared to $444.0 million in the prior year [4] - Net income for the quarter was $149.1 million, up from $119.0 million in Q3 2024 [4][11] - Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.86, compared to $0.65 and $0.64 for the same period in 2024 [5] Adjusted Financial Metrics - Adjusted Net Trading Income increased by 20.4% to $467.0 million for Q3 2025, compared to $388.0 million in Q3 2024 [6] - Adjusted EBITDA rose by 24.7% to $267.8 million, compared to $214.8 million in the same period last year [6] - Normalized Adjusted Net Income increased by 26.1% to $166.5 million, compared to $132.1 million in Q3 2024 [6] Operating Segments - The company operates in two segments: Market Making and Execution Services [8][9] - Market Making segment includes trading across various asset classes, while Execution Services focuses on agency-based trading and technology services [8][9] Share Repurchase Program - Since the inception of the share repurchase program in November 2020, the company has repurchased approximately 53.8 million shares for about $1.417 billion [15] - The remaining capacity for future purchases under the program is approximately $302.8 million [15] Financial Condition - As of September 30, 2025, Virtu had $755.4 million in cash and cash equivalents, with total long-term debt of $2.0687 billion [14]

Group 1 - Bloom Energy's stock rose nearly 20% in premarket trading after reporting third-quarter earnings that significantly exceeded expectations [1] - The company's revenue increased by 57% year-over-year, reaching $519 million, while adjusted earnings were 15 cents per share compared to a loss of 1 cent per share a year earlier [1] - Analysts had anticipated revenue of $428 million, indicating a strong performance relative to market expectations [1] Group 2 - Upcoming earnings reports from major tech companies Microsoft, Google, and Meta are highly anticipated, alongside a potential Federal Reserve rate cut [2] - President Trump's positive comments regarding China have influenced market sentiment, particularly benefiting companies like Nvidia [2]

美国参议院以54票对45票的结果，再次未能通过程序性表决，推进旨在结束政府停摆的《2025财政年度 持续拨款与延长期限法案》。该法案由众议院通过，拟以当前资金水平临时恢复政府运作，在参议院需 获得60票方能推进。此次为该法案第13次表决，仍未达到所需门槛，意味着政府停摆将继续。 【机构观点】 【宏观消息】 "小非农"数据发布机构ADP宣布，将从本周起推出周度就业数据，以更高频率追踪美国劳动力市场动 态。首份报告显示，截至10月11日的四周内，美国私营部门就业岗位平均增加14,250个。 【黄金期货行情表现】 10月29日，沪金主力暂报910.88元/克，跌幅达0.55%，今日沪金主力开盘价895.12元/克，截至目前最高 911.98元/克，最低893.64元/克。 黄金下跌4.20%报收901.38元，白银下跌3.32%报收11049元。贵金属价格的下跌，主要是此前价格大幅 上涨，多头头寸拥挤带来的止盈抛售。另外欧洲首次明确响应特朗普，呼吁"立即停火"。欧洲多国领导 人21日签署联合声明，支持以当前战线为基础立即停火并启动和谈。短期逢回调可偏多思路。金银的核 心驱动因素仍在，价格短期调整不会改变中长期趋势。 ...

Core Insights - The "Financial Street Development Report (2025)" was officially released during the Financial Street Forum held in Beijing from October 27 to 30, 2025, highlighting the achievements and future directions of the Financial Street area [1][3]. Group 1: Overview of Financial Street Development - The report provides a multi-dimensional and systematic analysis of the development of Financial Street since the "14th Five-Year Plan," showcasing its role in financial regulation, markets, services, institutions, culture, and environment [3][5]. - Financial Street is recognized as a key area for financial resource aggregation in China, contributing significantly to the country's financial openness and global financial collaboration [3][5]. Group 2: Achievements and Progress - Since the "14th Five-Year Plan," Financial Street has seen enhanced decision-making and regulatory capabilities, significant progress in standard-setting, and a continuous influx of asset management institutions [5][6]. - The report indicates that the overall development capability of Financial Street has significantly improved, with its role as a national financial management center becoming increasingly prominent [5][6]. Group 3: Recommendations for Future Development - The report outlines six key recommendations to support high-quality development, including optimizing regulatory services, deepening market reforms, and enhancing international competitiveness [6]. - Specific strategies include building a high-quality financial service system, fostering talent and environmental optimization, and accelerating collaborative development in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region [6].

Group 1 - The Beijing Securities Regulatory Bureau, along with six other departments, has jointly issued the "Implementation Opinions on Promoting Long-term Funds to Enter the Market" [1]