Company Overview - Alchemy Investments Acquisition Corp 1 ("Alchemy") is a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) focused on completing business combinations with companies that process, analyze, and utilize data [6] - Cartiga, LLC ("Cartiga") is a leading data-driven asset management platform specializing in investing in legal claims and law firms, leveraging proprietary data and advanced analytics [4] Transaction Details - Alchemy has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Cartiga, which aims to enhance Cartiga's growth and strategic acquisition opportunities [1] - The proposed business combination is designed to leverage Cartiga's 20+ year investment track record and proprietary database of over 250,000 litigation-linked asset fundings [9] Market Opportunity - The legal services sector is valued at over $300 billion, representing approximately 1.4% of GDP, and has been historically underpenetrated by traditional capital sources [3] - Cartiga has deployed more than $1.6 billion in legal sector investments, participating in matters generating over $20 billion in estimated settlement values [4] Leadership Insights - Alchemy's Co-CEO, Mattia Tomba, emphasized the potential for Cartiga to capitalize on growing opportunities in the legal services sector [3] - Cartiga's CEO, Sam Wathen, noted that accessing public markets will allow the company to accelerate growth and expand its product offerings [3]

MicroStockHub/iStock via Getty Images Listen here or on the go via Apple Podcasts and Spotify Steven Bavaria, from Inside the Income Factory, discusses credit assets (0:30). Contextualizing PBDC's expense ratio (5:00). Clearing up confusion around Collateralized Loan Obligation, CLOs (7:00). Diving into Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (12:55). Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (15:15). This is an excerpt from last month's webinar, Investing For Income In An Uncertain Market. Transcrip ...

Economic Overview - The U.S. economy faced significant volatility with mixed signals, as major indexes like the S&P 500 and Dow Jones increased by 0.28% and 1.60%, while the Nasdaq Composite decreased by 0.62% [1] - The Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested the possibility of an interest rate cut as early as September during the Jackson Hole symposium [1] Labor Market Concerns - A slowing labor market is a primary concern for the Federal Reserve, with recent data showing a downward revision of job growth in May and June, and only 73,000 jobs added in July [2] - Despite strong Q2 GDP numbers, labor market and manufacturing data indicate a potential economic slowdown, presenting a dilemma for the Fed between supporting the job market and combating inflation [2] Zacks Research Performance - WisdomTree, Inc. shares increased by 28% since being upgraded to Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) on June 23, outperforming the S&P 500's 8.7% gain [4] - Hafnia Limited shares rose by 14.1% after a Zacks Rank 2 upgrade on June 25, also surpassing the S&P 500's 6.4% increase [5] - A hypothetical portfolio of Zacks Rank 1 stocks returned +20.65% in 2023, compared to +24.83% for the S&P 500 index [6] Focus List and Model Portfolios - The Zacks Focus List portfolio returned +10.91% in 2025 (through July 31) compared to +8.59% for the S&P 500 index [12] - The Top 10 portfolio has delivered a cumulative return of +2,220.4% since 2012, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 index's +517.8% return [24] Sector-Specific Performance - Johnson & Johnson and The Hershey Company, part of the Earnings Certain Dividend Portfolio, returned 17.2% and 16.8% respectively over the past 12 weeks, driven by investor interest in quality dividend stocks amid market volatility [19] - Mettler-Toledo International Inc. and PepsiCo, part of the Earnings Certain Admiral Portfolio, saw returns of 18.6% and 15.7% over the past 12 weeks [15]

MONTREAL, Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Senvest Capital Inc. (the “Corporation”) (TSX: SEC) announced today the acceptance by the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) of the Corporation’s notice of intention to make a normal course issuer bid (the “NCIB”). Pursuant to the NCIB, the Corporation proposes to purchase, from time to time, if considered advisable, up to an aggregate of 100,000 of its common shares, being approximately 4.12% of its 2,430,024 issued and outstanding common shares as of August 13, ...

NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Owl Capital Inc. (NYSE: OWL) ("Blue Owl") today announced that Doug Ostrover, co-CEO, will present at Barclays 23rd Annual Global Financial Services Conference on Monday, September 8, 2025 at 2pm ET.A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Shareholders section of Blue Owl's website at www.ir.blueowl.com. For those unable to listen to the live webcast, a replay will be available shortly after the event.About Blue OwlBlue Owl (NYSE: OWL) is a lea ...

DALLAS, Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Asset Entities Inc. ("Asset Entities" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: ASST), a provider of digital marketing and content delivery services, today announced that the Company's registration statement on Form S-4 (the "Registration Statement"), related to the previously announced proposed merger (the "Merger") of a wholly-owned subsidiary of Asset Entities and Strive Enterprises, Inc. ("Strive"), has been declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "S ...

Group 1 - Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (APAM) has seen a 6.4% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days and has a dividend yield of 6.3%, significantly higher than the industry average of 2.7% [1] - Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) has experienced a 7.5% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days and offers a dividend yield of 4%, compared to the industry average of 2.6% [2] - First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) has recorded a 6.1% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [2] Group 2 - Another company mentioned has a dividend yield of 3.6%, which is above the industry average of 3.2% [3]

This company has been a wealth-building machine.Brookfield Corporation (BN 2.70%) has consistently delivered impressive wealth-building returns, averaging over 15% annually for investors during the past 30 years. This remarkable performance has surpassed that of the S&P 500 index and many of the world's great companies. Here's a look at how much money you'd have today if you'd invested $1,000 in Brookfield stock five years ago. A really fast growerBrookfield Corporation has delivered a robust 19.2% average ...

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - The conference call focused on the Chinese economy, particularly the outlook for exports and domestic demand in 2025, as discussed by local clients in Beijing and Shanghai, including mutual funds, private equity firms, and asset managers from banks and insurers [1][2]. Core Insights 1. **Export Outlook for H2 2025** - Onshore clients have become more optimistic about H2 2025 exports, citing resilient shipping data and stronger-than-expected global growth outside of China. However, there is caution regarding long-term prospects due to US tariffs impacting demand [2][3]. 2. **Growth Target and Policy Easing** - Clients believe that resilient exports will support the 5% growth target for 2025. However, they anticipate limited incremental easing from policymakers, reflecting a conservative and reactive approach to economic management [3][8]. 3. **Concerns Over Domestic Demand** - Weak July activity data and sluggish loan demand have raised concerns about domestic demand. Adverse weather conditions could negatively impact Q3 investment, and consumption may slow due to renewed weakness in the property sector [3][8]. 4. **Expectations for Fiscal Policies** - Clients expect faster execution of existing fiscal policies, including reported RMB 500 billion in policy financing instruments and targeted support for key areas. Any significant weakness in economic indicators could prompt broader easing measures [3][8]. 5. **PPI and Inflation Outlook** - Clients are cautious about inflation, expecting gradual sector-specific capacity cuts to limit macroeconomic impacts. They anticipate PPI deflation to narrow in the coming months, influenced by base effects, but the demand outlook remains critical for PPI reflation [9]. 6. **Capital Flows and Market Implications** - With a recent equity rally, clients are focusing on capital flows, noting that maturing time deposits could shift into equities. They expect CGB yields to rise further but stabilize at levels around 2.2-2.3% for 30-year CGBs, with liquidity support from regulators to prevent abrupt market movements [10]. 7. **CNY and FX Expectations** - Clients see potential for CNY appreciation but expect USDCNY to remain range-bound without new catalysts, such as USD weakness following Fed rate cuts [10]. Additional Important Insights - The ongoing US-China trade tensions, particularly regarding semiconductors, are being closely monitored by clients, as they could impact the export outlook and overall economic sentiment [2][3]. - The anticipation of a relatively high growth target for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) suggests a long-term commitment to economic growth, potentially setting targets between 4.5% and 5% [8]. This summary encapsulates the key points discussed during the conference call, providing insights into the current economic landscape and expectations for the future.

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