Core Viewpoint - AGNC Investment offers a high monthly dividend yield exceeding 15%, significantly higher than the S&P 500, but has not increased its dividend in over 15 years and has cut it several times, making it less ideal for passive income seekers [1][13] Group 1: AGNC Investment - AGNC Investment focuses solely on mortgage-backed securities (MBS) that are protected from credit risk by government agencies, resulting in low returns [5] - The company enhances its returns by investing in MBS on a leveraged basis, which increases its risk profile [5] - Since its IPO in mid-2008, AGNC has cut its dividend several times, leading to a 50% loss in stock value since its IPO, despite a total return of over 10% annually [9][11] Group 2: Main Street Capital - Main Street Capital is a business development company (BDC) that provides capital solutions to lower middle market companies and has a higher risk profile but offers much higher returns, with a weighted average effective yield of 12.7% [6] - The company has never cut its monthly dividend since its IPO in 2007 and has increased its payout by 132% over the years, also providing supplemental dividends since 2013 [8] - Main Street Capital's stock price has increased nearly 10% annually, contributing to higher total returns compared to AGNC [11][12] Group 3: Comparison and Investment Considerations - While AGNC offers a substantial monthly dividend, its lack of growth in payouts and potential for future cuts may lead to lower long-term total returns [13] - In contrast, Main Street Capital provides an attractive and growing monthly dividend, supplemented by quarterly payouts, making it a potentially better long-term option for passive income [14]

作者｜冬梅 最近有个金额不算特别巨大的收购案在技术圈内引发持续关注：海外互联网巨头 Wix 斥资 8000 万美元（约 5.7 亿人民币）现金，买下一家成立仅 6 个月的 AI 小公司 Base44。 这家公司到底有多神奇？它的创始人身上有着这样几个标签：90 后、独立开发者、白手起家 的"富一代"。 据报道，Base44 作为一家独立公司成立六个月后，用户数量增长至 25 万，并在成立后的三周内 就达到了 1 万。根据 Shlomo 在 X 和 LinkedIn 上的帖子，该公司已实现盈利，即使在支付了高 昂的大语言模型 token 成本（他也公开记录了这一点）后，5 月份仍实现了 18.9 万美元的利 润。 这个时代最大的红利是，AI 降低了创业门槛，普通人也能借助 AI 工具快速变现。 其实在创建 Base44 项目之前，Shlomo 在 AI 创业圈已经小有名气。 Shlomo 今年 31 岁，是一位前端开发者。早在 2017 年，他就与朋友共同创办数据分析公司 Explorium，经过 8 年的发展，Explorium 目前拥有 100 多名员工，并获得全球知名投资机构 Insight Partne ...

2025年上半年，广州新房市场交出亮眼"成绩单"。据阳光家缘数据，新房网签32861套，同比上涨 16.97%；网签面积3644019平方米，同比上涨17.31%。整体行情保持向上，政策后劲显著。 值得关注的是，上半年超21个"使用率超100%"的全新盘面市，"好房子"吸引力强劲，有效拉动销量。 同时，"高质价比"产品受青睐，房企通过谨慎定价与创新促销策略，比如升佣、加码赠送、让利等，推 动项目成交。 ●南方日报记者 柴亚娟 周中雨 统筹：冯善书 改善型需求强势崛起 "好房子"成市场宠儿 "125平方米的峯璟户型，一线江景、空间尺度和纯粹圈层都符合我们的置换目标。"龙湖亚伦·央璟颂业 主张先生的选择颇具代表性。二胎之家陈太太则看中139平方米央璟户型的双主卧设计、百变空间和60 平方米超感方厅，能满足多代同堂需求。 这个位于广州番禺区洛溪岛的项目，开盘即热销，首批房源几近售罄。4月其成交套数在全市高居第 二，打破了市场对非热门区域项目的预期。 当房子回归居住属性，置业者更看重"好房子"本质。叠加新规带来的高使用率和先进设计，不少新盘成 销售"宠儿"。 整体来看，上半年楼市"量升价跌"，以价换量特征更明显。 一 ...

Meanwhile, tech giants like Meta and Google now say they're planning to have AI do as much as half of all of their coding. But some new research suggests the productivity gains from that might not be as impressive as early reports suggest. Dearra Bosa has more in Tech Check.Dearra, so Kelly, this study has touched off a nerve. We're not saying here that AI isn't leading to be productive. We're just saying that AI tools, yes, they're here and they're being used.The payoff may be more uneven than the hype sug ...

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Core Points - Cygnus Metals Limited has issued a total of 67,050,000 performance rights to directors, key employees, and consultants under its Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan [1][2] - The performance rights were approved by shareholders during the annual general meeting on May 14, 2025, and are issued under the same terms for key personnel as for directors [2] - The performance rights will vest one year after issuance or upon the successful completion of specific key performance objectives within three years [3] - Each vested performance right can be converted into one fully paid ordinary share and will expire on May 31, 2030, unless exercised before this date [3] - The objective of the Plan is to promote long-term success and shareholder value by aligning the interests of eligible participants with those of the Company [4] Company Overview - Cygnus Metals Limited (ASX: CY5, TSXV: CYG) is a diversified critical minerals exploration and development company with projects in Quebec, Canada, and Western Australia [6] - The Company is focused on advancing its Chibougamau Copper-Gold Project in Quebec through an aggressive exploration program aimed at resource growth [6] - Cygnus also holds quality lithium assets in the James Bay district of Quebec and has rare earth element (REE) and base metal projects in Western Australia [6] - The management team has a proven track record of transforming exploration success into production enterprises and enhancing shareholder value [6]

Company Overview - Hepsor AS is a developer of residential and commercial real estate operating in Estonia, Latvia, and Canada, with a total of 2,076 homes and nearly 36,300 m² of commercial space created over fourteen years [4] - The company has a portfolio of 25 development projects totaling 172,800 m², and is recognized for implementing innovative engineering solutions for energy efficiency [4] Recent Acquisition - Hepsor Latvia OÜ, a subsidiary of Hepsor AS, has acquired a 100% holding in Starta 17 SIA, which owns a property at Starta iela 17 in Riga [1] - The total transaction price for the acquisition is EUR 1.25 million, with EUR 800,000 raised from partners for a 20% minority holding in Starta 17 SIA [2] Development Project Details - The planned development includes three 14-storey apartment buildings with a total of 250 apartments and a net area of 14,500 m², with phased construction set to begin at the end of 2026 [1] - The total investment in the development project is approximately EUR 40 million, marking it as Hepsor's largest development in the Latvian real estate market [2] Market Insights - The Country Manager at Hepsor Latvia, Martti Krass, highlighted a more than 25% year-on-year increase in primary market real estate transaction activity in Riga, indicating a positive trend expected to continue [3] - The development will be located in Teika, an area experiencing a boom in new residential and commercial buildings, leading to strong demand for new housing [3] - Hepsor has previously developed around 400 apartments in Latvia, with 95% sold, and an additional 514 apartments expected to be completed in the coming years [3]

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2025年以来，随着重点城市新房市场边际改善及优质地块供应力度加大，核心城市优质地块土拍热度维 持高位，出让金同比增长，但整体推出、成交面积同比仍下降。 据中指数据，2025年上半年，300城住宅用地推出规划建筑面积为2.1亿平方米，同比下降19.4%，成交 1.7亿平方米，同比下降5.5%，降幅较去年同期收窄26.7个百分点。出让金方面，2025年上半年，住宅 用地出让金0.86万亿元，同比增长27.5%。 从城市集中度来看，上半年TOP20城市出让金占全国比重约68%，占比明显提升。根据中指数据，2025 年上半年，共有19个城市宅地出让金超百亿元，其中杭州、北京涉宅用地出让金均超千亿元，杭州出让 金已接近去年全年水平。 核心城市优质地块竞争加剧 此外，北京、苏州、宁波等地优质地块房企举牌意愿强，但市场分化较明显。上半年，北京成交宅地合 计22宗，9宗溢价成交，3宗溢价率超20%。一季度，两度刷新地价纪录（3月18日，海淀树村地块成交 楼面价102347元/㎡），二季度以来成交地块质量一般，多底价成交。苏州成交宅地合计35宗，12宗溢 价成交，其中苏州工业园区东板桥河西地、吴中区苏地2025-WG-Z09 ...

PHILADELPHIA and NEW YORK, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FS KKR Capital Corp. (NYSE: FSK) announced today plans to release its second quarter 2025 results after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.FSK will host its second quarter 2025 results conference call via live webcast on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). All interested parties are welcome to participate and can access the live webcast from the Investor Relations section of FSK's website ...