A Venezuelan celebrates during a demonstration in Panama City in support of the capture of President Nicolas Maduro - Gabriel Rodriguez/EPA/Shutterstock The cost of Venezuelan government borrowing has plummeted to a seven-year low after Donald Trump ousted president Nicolás Maduro. The yield on benchmark 10-year bonds – the rate of interest the government pays buyers of its debt – dropped by 5.82 percentage points on Monday to hit 28.64pc, its lowest level since March 2019. The fall came as investors r ...

French asset management company Amundi has unveiled a set of senior management appointments spanning its real assets and distribution activities. The asset manager said that all changes took effect on 1 January 2026. Under the changes, Alexandre Lefebvre has been appointed deputy head of the group’s real and alternative assets division. Pierre-Adrien Domon will take over as CEO of Sabadell Asset Management, while Michaël Martineau has been named CEO of Fund Channel. In addition, Claire Chabrier has be ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Blue Owl Capital Inc. (NYSE: OWL). Shareholders who purchased shares of OWL during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery. CONTACT US HERE: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/blue-owl-capital-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=182366&from=4 CLASS PERIOD: February 6, ...

ATLANTA, Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ) will release its fourth quarter 2025 results on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The earnings release and presentation materials are scheduled to be released and posted to the Investor Relations section of the Company's website, invesco.com/corporate, at approximately 7 a.m. ET. A conference call to discuss Invesco's results will be held at 9 a.m. ET on that day; the live audio webcast and replay can be accessed through the same website under Events ...

Jack_the_sparow / Shutterstock.com Quick Read If you’re thinking to retirement, nearing retirement, or already there, one of the last things you want to worry about is cash flow. You want to ensure that you’re not part of the nearly two in three Americans (64%) who worry about running out of money more than dying. One of the best ways to do that is by investing in passive income and growth, which investors can accomplish with Vanguard exchange-traded funds (ETFs). If you’re thinking about retiring ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the performance of public fixed income + equity products from wealth management companies, with a focus on two standout products that have shown strong returns and low risk metrics [1][2][3][4] Group 2 - As of December 30, 2025, seven wealth management companies had products listed in the "fixed income + equity" category, with Hangyin Wealth Management, Huaxia Wealth Management, and Zhaoyin Wealth Management each having two products on the list [1] - Eight products achieved a weighted annualized return exceeding 5%, with Hangyin Wealth Management's two products taking the top two spots, both exceeding a 7% return [1] - The "Zhaorui Quantitative Stable Multi-Strategy 14-Month Holding Day Open 1" product has a 5.87% annualized return since inception and saw its share increase by 146% from 2.124 billion units to 5.214 billion units between June and September 2025 [2][3] - The asset allocation of the "Zhaorui" product shows over 80% in bond investments, with cash and bank deposits making up 9.7% of the portfolio [2] - The "Nongyin Craftsmanship·Linglong Fixed Income Enhanced No. 56 (Common Prosperity)" product has an annualized return of 4.98%, significantly outperforming its benchmark, with a smaller asset scale of 78.17 million yuan as of Q3 2025 [4] - The "Nongyin" product has a high proportion of non-standard assets at 40.16%, including trust loans and accounts receivable, and maintains a diversified equity investment strategy [4]

Core Insights - Schwab is recognized as a leading provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), offering passive exposure to various asset classes including equities and fixed income [1][2] ETF Offerings - Schwab's fund offerings are extensive, covering nearly every index, sector, trend, and asset class, making it a versatile choice for investors [2] - Three notable ETFs from Schwab include: - Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF (SCHB) - Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF (SCHX) - Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) [7] Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF (SCHB) - SCHB tracks the total return of the Dow Jones U.S. Broad Stock Market Index, encompassing over 2,400 stocks across virtually all sectors, providing significant diversification [4][6] - The ETF features an ultra-low expense ratio of 0.03%, which is among the lowest in the market, maximizing cost efficiency for investors [5] - SCHB has a low turnover rate and offers a payout ratio of around 30%, resulting in a dividend yield of 1.1%, which is competitive compared to other index funds [6]

Core Insights - Dividend growers are considered some of the best long-term investments due to their ability to provide a lucrative and growing income stream alongside rising share prices, historically outperforming non-dividend payers and companies that do not increase dividends significantly [1] Company Summaries - **Brookfield Asset Management**: - A leading alternative investment manager with over $1 trillion in assets under management (AUM) and a current dividend yield of 3.3%, which is approximately three times the S&P 500's level [4] - The company has demonstrated strong dividend growth, increasing its payout by 19% in early 2024 and by another 15% the following year, with expectations of around 20% annual earnings growth over the next five years [5][6] - Brookfield is capitalizing on trends such as the shift towards alternative investments and AI infrastructure, supporting continued dividend growth of over 15% annually [6][8] - **MPLX**: - A master limited partnership (MLP) focused on energy midstream assets, currently yielding 8.1% [7] - MPLX has consistently raised its distribution by 10% or more for four consecutive years, with stable cash flow supported by long-term contracts and a conservative leverage ratio of 3.7 times [8] - The company generates enough cash to cover its payout comfortably by 1.3 times, providing flexibility for acquisitions and organic expansion projects [9] - **Prologis**: - Has delivered a compound annual dividend growth of 13% over the past five years, making it another strong candidate for dividend growth investment [8]

Core Insights - Brookfield Business Partners will host its Fourth Quarter 2025 Conference Call & Webcast on January 30, 2026, to discuss results and current business initiatives [2] - Results will be released on the same day prior to 8:00 a.m. (ET) and will be available on the company's website [2] - Brookfield Business Partners is a global business services and industrials company focused on owning and operating high-quality businesses that provide essential products and services [2][3] - Investors can invest in Brookfield Business Partners through either a limited partnership (NYSE: BBU; TSX: BBU.UN) or a corporation (NYSE, TSX: BBUC) [2] Company Overview - Brookfield Business Partners is the flagship listed vehicle of Brookfield Asset Management's Private Equity Group [3] - Brookfield Asset Management is a leading global alternative asset manager with over $1 trillion of assets under management [3]

Valued at a market cap of $12 billion, Invesco Ltd. (IVZ) is a publicly owned investment manager based in Atlanta, Georgia. It provides its services to retail clients, institutional clients, high-net worth clients, public entities, corporations, unions, non-profit organizations, endowments, foundations, pension funds, financial institutions, and sovereign wealth funds. It is scheduled to announce its fiscal Q4 earnings for 2025 in the near future. Before this event, analysts expect this asset management ...