Company Overview - Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS) is a holding company based in Chicago, Illinois, providing wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking solutions globally, with a market cap of $26 billion [1]. Market Position - NTRS is classified as a "large-cap stock" due to its market capitalization exceeding $10 billion, indicating its significant size and influence in the asset management industry [2]. Stock Performance - NTRS stock reached an all-time high of $140.18 recently, with an 8.2% increase over the past three months, outperforming the S&P 500 Index's 4.8% gain during the same period [3]. - Year-to-date, NTRS stock prices have increased by 36.7%, and 33.2% over the past 52 weeks, compared to the S&P 500's gains of 17.3% and 13.4%, respectively [4]. Recent Financial Results - Following the release of mixed Q3 results on October 22, NTRS stock dropped by 2.4%. The company's revenues grew by 2.8% year-over-year to slightly over $2 billion, missing expectations by 76 basis points [5]. - Trust fees, capital markets revenues, and net interest income saw significant increases compared to the previous year, while other non-interest income declined [5]. - The company's earnings per share (EPS) rose by 3.2% year-over-year to $2.29, beating consensus estimates by 1.3%, aided by a 4.8% reduction in the number of outstanding shares [5]. Competitive Analysis - NTRS has outperformed its peer, T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (TROW), which experienced a 7.2% decline in 2025 and a 13.8% drop over the past 52 weeks [6]. - Among 17 analysts covering NTRS stock, the consensus rating is a "Hold," with the stock trading slightly above the mean price target of $136.21 [6].

Group 1 - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has imposed administrative penalties on Zhejiang Youce Investment Management Co., Ltd. for illegal activities including misappropriation of fund assets and submission of false information [2] - Youce Investment was fined 21 million yuan, while three responsible individuals were fined a total of 14.25 million yuan, and the actual controller received a lifetime ban from the securities market [2] - The China Securities Investment Fund Industry Association has simultaneously revoked the management registration of Youce Investment [2] Group 2 - The misappropriation of private fund assets severely harms the legitimate rights and interests of investors and disrupts market order [2] - The CSRC will strictly implement the new "National Nine Articles" requirements to rigorously investigate various illegal activities in private funds, aiming to eliminate "bad apples" and purify the market environment [2] - The regulatory authorities will transfer any criminal issues related to the illegal activities to the public security organs in accordance with the law [2]

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Group 1 - BlackRock has enhanced its liquid alternative platform with the launch of the iShares Systematic Alternatives Active ETF (IALT), aimed at providing differentiated returns across market cycles through ETF transparency [1] - IALT employs a multi-asset approach that integrates various liquid alternative strategies, including equity market neutral, diversified bonds, and managed futures, to achieve lower correlation with traditional markets [2] - The fund is managed by a team experienced in liquid alternative strategies, leveraging BlackRock's $378 billion systematic investment platform, which combines human insight with data analytics, AI, and Large Language Models [2] Group 2 - BlackRock's ETF platform manages over $5 trillion in assets, with more than $100 billion in active ETFs, reflecting the company's commitment to expanding investor choices in a changing market environment [2] - The company anticipates that global assets in the ETF category will exceed $4.2 trillion by 2030, indicating the growing importance of ETFs in modern portfolio construction [2] - iShares, as part of BlackRock, aims to facilitate financial well-being for consumers by making investing more accessible and affordable, with approximately $5.2 trillion in assets under management as of September 30, 2025 [3]

Core Viewpoint - Blue Owl Capital Inc. is facing a class action lawsuit due to allegations of misleading statements and undisclosed liquidity issues that have negatively impacted investors during the Class Period from February 6, 2025, to November 16, 2025 [1][4]. Group 1: Company Actions and Events - On November 16, 2025, it was reported that Blue Owl has blocked redemptions in one of its private credit funds as it merges with a larger vehicle, potentially leading to significant losses for investors [2]. - Following the announcement of the merger, investors in Blue Owl Capital Corporation II will lose the ability to redeem cash at the fund's Net Asset Value (NAV) and will instead exchange their shares for publicly traded Blue Owl shares, which are currently trading approximately 20% below the fund's NAV [3]. - The stock price of Blue Owl fell by as much as 6% during intraday trading on November 17, 2025, indicating a negative market reaction to the news [3]. Group 2: Legal Proceedings - The class action lawsuit alleges that Blue Owl's management made materially false and misleading statements and failed to disclose critical information regarding the company's asset base and liquidity issues [4]. - The lawsuit claims that the company was under pressure from Business Development Company (BDC) redemptions, which led to undisclosed liquidity problems and the likelihood of limiting or halting redemptions [4]. - Investors who purchased Blue Owl securities during the Class Period have until February 2, 2026, to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action lawsuit [5].

Core Viewpoint - The sentiment is shifting towards a bullish outlook on small-cap stocks, driven by recent Federal Reserve actions and economic indicators suggesting a stable economy rather than a weak one [1][2][3]. Economic Indicators - The GDP growth forecast for Q3 is mid to low 3% and is expected to be in the low 2% range for Q4 and mid-2% for the following year, indicating a stable economic environment [3][4]. Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Reserve has reduced the policy rate by 75 basis points since September and 175 basis points since the previous September, positioning the Fed to monitor economic developments closely [4]. Small-Cap Market Insights - There is a belief that despite some Russell 2000 stocks being unprofitable, there are significant opportunities in the small-cap sector, particularly in profitable companies [6][7]. - The outlook for earnings in the Russell 2000 is projected to be in the mid to high teens, outperforming the S&P 500 [7]. Market Dynamics - The current market environment is characterized by a shift where previously lagging stocks, including small caps, are beginning to gain momentum, which is seen as a positive sign for future leadership in the market [11]. - Increased M&A activity in the small-cap space is noted, with strategic buyers becoming more active, particularly in healthcare and technology sectors [12].

NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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=180009&from=3 CLASS PERIOD: Febru ...

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One of the standout stories of the markets in 2025, the participation of the retail investor. Even bigger than we might have thought according to some new data. Christina Partz joins us with more on that.What do we know. >> Well, retail traders are just having a breakout year. That's what we know.They're pouring money into markets at nearly double the 5-year average. That's 53% above last year's level. And this according to JP Morgan.So, what it's working, what are they doing. Well, JP Morgan says the winni ...