As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on February 23, 2026. Registration No. 333-292285 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Brookline Capital Acquisition Corp II (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– | Cayman Islands | 6770 | N/A | | --- | --- | --- | | (State or other jurisdiction of | (Primary Standa ...

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Fistel, PLLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of investors of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF). The investigation focuses on Jefferies’ executive officers and whether investor losses may be recovered under federal securities laws. What if I purchased Jefferies securities? If you purchased Jefferies securities and suffered losses on your investment, join our investigation now: Click here to join the investigation. Or for more informati ...

PARIS, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cohen & Company Inc. (NYSE American: COHN) today announced that its controlled subsidiary, Cohen & Company Financial (Europe) S.A. (“CCFESA”), has successfully completed the second and final closing of its PriDe IV funds, with total commitments of €481.5 million. PriDe IV is the latest vintage in a series of funds focused on investing in Tier II capital instruments issued by small and mid-sized insurance companies with limited access to capital markets. The PriDe Pro ...

S&P Dow Jones Indices and Lincoln International Unveil New Benchmarks for the Private Loan Market with Launch of S&P Lincoln Senior Debt Indices [Accessibility Statement] Skip NavigationNEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices ("S&P DJI"), the world's leading index provider, in collaboration with Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, today announced the launch of the first two indices in the S&P Lincoln Senior Debt Index Series, to provide key benchmarking to ...

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Core Insights - The article provides a review of the preferred stock and baby bond market, focusing on both individual news and broader market trends [1]. Group 1: Market Overview - The preferred stock and baby bond market is analyzed from a bottom-up perspective, highlighting specific news and events that impact individual securities [1]. - A top-down overview is also provided, which discusses the broader market activity and trends affecting the preferred stock and baby bond sectors [1]. Group 2: Company and Analyst Background - ADS Analytics is a team of analysts with extensive experience in research and trading at leading global investment banks, focusing on generating income ideas from various security types [1]. - The investing group Systematic Income, managed by ADS Analytics, features three different portfolios aimed at various yield targets, along with interactive tools and daily updates for investors [1].

The Swiss franc could surge as much as 17% to the dollar amid growing confidence in the currency’s haven status in the face of US policy uncertainty, according to Morgan Stanley strategists. Most Read from Bloomberg Switzerland’s low inflation, fiscal soundness, and safety of assets, make the franc “arguably the most ‘gold-like’ safe haven currency,” strategists led by David Adams wrote in a note. This could boost the franc to a lifetime high of 0.64 against the dollar in a “bear case” scenario, they s ...

Core Insights - Piper Sandler Companies has appointed Jason Arnold as a managing director in its healthcare investment banking group, initially based in London, to serve clients globally [1][2]. Company Overview - Piper Sandler is a leading investment bank focused on helping clients realize partnership opportunities, offering securities brokerage and investment banking services in various regions including the U.S., U.K., EU, and Abu Dhabi [5]. Personnel Background - Jason Arnold brings 16 years of experience from William Blair's healthcare investment banking group and has a background from Ernst & Young. He holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder [4]. Strategic Focus - Arnold will advise life science tools and diagnostic companies on mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and capital raising transactions, enhancing the firm's capabilities in delivering strategic advice [1][2][3].

As the job market has tightened, many Gen Z college graduates have struggled to find stable footing—raising new questions about whether a degree is still worth the time and debt burden. But for many MBA students, the return on investment still looks hard to beat. Recent data from Harvard Business School found MBA alumni are raking in median salaries of about $260,000 three years after graduating. At the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, alumni are earning $248,000, while MIT (Sloan) graduates ...

Company Overview - Upstart is a fintech company that utilizes artificial intelligence to automate the loan process, including approval and underwriting, and charges fees for its services [6] - The company went public in late 2020 at approximately $26 per share and is currently trading at around $29.26, reflecting a volatile stock history [2][9] Stock Performance - Year-to-date, Upstart's stock has decreased by 33%, and over the past year, it has dropped by 65% [5] - The stock reached a peak of over $320 per share in October 2021 but fell to around $12 per share during the banking crisis in spring 2023 before recovering to over $85 per share [3] Challenges Faced - Upstart has struggled primarily due to rising interest rates, which discourage lending and increase borrowing costs, leading to higher credit risk [7] - A management transition, with the CEO set to step down, and a high stock valuation despite inconsistent earnings have also negatively impacted investor confidence [7] Comparison with Competitors - Jefferies Financial Group is highlighted as a more stable investment option in the fintech space, with strong deal volume and a focus on investment banking [10][11] - Jefferies has seen a 20% surge in investment banking revenue in Q4, accounting for nearly 60% of total revenue, and is expected to benefit from elevated M&A activity and lower interest rates [13][14]