Core Insights - Houlihan Lokey has announced two strategic transactions to enhance its European platform and expand its global Corporate Finance capabilities [1] Group 1: Acquisition of Audere Partners - The firm has secured a controlling interest in Audere Partners, a leading French corporate finance firm, significantly enhancing its presence in France and positioning it as a top mid-cap advisory platform [2] - The transaction will add over 50 finance professionals to Houlihan Lokey, bringing the total number of its French team to around 80 [5] - Audere Partners is known for its expertise in French mid-cap advisory, primarily serving financial sponsors, entrepreneurs, and family-owned businesses [4] Group 2: Acquisition of Mellum Capital - Houlihan Lokey has acquired the real estate capital advisory business of Mellum Capital, which operates in Munich and London, further expanding its client support across the capital structure [3] - The Mellum Capital team, including founding partners Heinrich Hauss and Markus Reule, will join Houlihan Lokey as Managing Directors in the Capital Solutions Group [6] - The Mellum Capital business has been fully integrated into Houlihan Lokey, with a total of 11 professionals joining the firm [7] Group 3: Strategic Growth and Leadership Statements - The CEO of Houlihan Lokey emphasized the firm's growth in Europe, driven by a focus on delivering exceptional outcomes for clients through a differentiated offering [4] - The President of Houlihan Lokey, Europe, highlighted the importance of these transactions as milestones in the development of the European business, which now comprises approximately 550 financial professionals [4]

1月19日，国联民生（601456）发布2025年度业绩预增公告，预计2025年度实现归母净利润20.08亿元， 与上年同期（法定披露数据）相比，同比增长406%左右。公司业绩大幅增长，包括投资银行等多条业务 条线表现亮眼。 2025年投行业绩良好，且后续IPO项目储备充足。 数据显示，截至2025年底，A股有361家IPO排队企业，国联民生以13家位列行业第六。 | 排名 | 保荐机构 | 数量 | 日 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | 国泰海通 | 44 | 12. 19% | | 2 | 中信证券 | 39. 5 | 10. 94% | | 3 | 中金公司 | 32 | 8. 86% | | 4 | 中信建投 | 29. 5 | 8.17% | | 5 | 华泰联合 | 17 | 4. 71% | | 6 | 广发证券 | 13 | 3.60% | | 6 | 国联民生 | 13 | 3.60% | | 8 | 东吴证券 | 12 | 3. 32% | | 8 | 国会证券 | 12 | 3. 32% | 国联民生承销保荐公司2025年完成业务重组与更名以来，以"产业 ...

Group 1 - Piper Sandler Companies has completed the acquisition of MENA Growth Partners, establishing a strategic investment banking hub in the GCC region [1] - Nabeel Siddiqui will lead Piper Sandler's investment banking in Abu Dhabi while maintaining his responsibilities in Europe, leveraging MENA Growth Partners' regional relationships [2] - The transaction involved legal advisement from Al Tamimi & Company for Piper Sandler and Charles Russell Speechlys along with TMF Group for MENA Growth Partners [3] Group 2 - Piper Sandler operates as a leading investment bank providing various services across multiple regions, including the U.S., U.K., EU, Abu Dhabi, and Hong Kong [4]

19 January 2026 | 2:19PM HKT Economics Research China: Q4 GDP in line with expectations amid mixed December activity data Bottom line: China's Q4 GDP and December retail sales were largely in line with expectations. December industrial production (IP) slightly beat consensus forecasts, while fixed asset investment (FAI) missed. Taken together, these data reflect continued divergence in the economy between strong exports and weak domestic demand. Real GDP growth moderated to 4.5% yoy in Q4 from 4.8% yoy in Q ...

投资铜条走红 "不少来咨询铜条的客户都希望铜价可以复制银价的上涨势头，希望小投入也可以有大回报。"水贝商家对新华财经记者表示，现在铜条刚推出来，还没有 能集中回收的店铺，后面慢慢会陆续出现。之前白银也是这样，在投资银条不火的时候，愿意回收的也并不多，但这段时间银价一直在涨，现在基本都是 加价回收。 上海融通金回收店铺的店员对记者表示，最近有不少客户过来回收金条和银条的时候都提到铜价在涨价，问店里有没有回收铜条的渠道。"在大众认知里 铜很廉价，买得少没有多少增值，买得多又没地方放，以后回收也是个问题。" 转自：新华财经 新华财经上海1月19日电（葛佳明） 近期，贵金属与工业金属市场热潮涌动，黄金、白银价格屡创新高。与此同时，国内现货铜价在突破每吨10万元关口 后持续攀升，投资者对铜的关注和投资热情也随之高涨。 深圳水贝是国内最大的黄金珠宝集散地，2026年以来不少商家正试探性地推出了纯铜999.9的投资铜条，规格以1000克居多，一根1000克的投资铜条的报 价为200元左右。 多位分析师接受新华财经采访时表示，铜条的回购回收渠道还没有相对完善的标准，投资风险偏大。国信期货首席分析师顾冯达认为，铜条并不是合格的 ...

17 January 2026 | 4:23PM EST Economics Research US ECONOMICS ANALYST c45a43530f604d12bcb9a82b5aa6b9f6 n In this week's Analyst, we review the economic data surprises of 2025, our ability to forecast them, and how the market reacted to growth and inflation news. n With GDP likely having increased just under 2½% Q4/Q4 in 2025, the US economy grew in line with our forecast at the start of the year and considerably faster than we (and other forecasters) expected after large tariffs were announced last spring, b ...

Group 1 - Investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence is expected to drive Big Tech stocks, but gains are also anticipated in other sectors such as Industrials, Materials, Energy, and Consumer Staples, which have all outperformed the broader market by 5.5% or more [1][5] - The small-cap Russell 2000 index has risen 8% since the start of the year, outperforming the S&P 500, which is up more than 1% during the same period, indicating a broadening investment strategy [2] - Oppenheimer's chief investment strategist has set a bullish price target for the S&P 500 at 8,100, while other analysts expect it to reach 7,500 or 7,600, suggesting a rotation in investment focus without abandoning technology [3][4] Group 2 - Earnings reports from major firms like Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley indicate a strong year for investment banking, contributing to positive market sentiment [5] - Strong results from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. have boosted semiconductor stocks, reinforcing optimism about the accelerating AI cycle [5][6] - The performance of AI chipmakers highlights the expectation that artificial intelligence and technology will lead the market again this year as adoption increases across enterprises [6][7] Group 3 - The head of US equity strategy at Barclays believes that big tech and AI will remain central to the market, despite increased scrutiny around AI [7] - Software stocks, including Microsoft, Salesforce, and ServiceNow, have faced challenges as investors assess the impact of AI, indicating potential volatility in this segment [7]

This is The Takeaway from today's Morning Brief, which you can sign up to receive in your inbox every morning along with: What we're watching What we're reading Economic data releases and earnings Always be on your toes when it comes to investing. I tell the Yahoo Finance team that every day is full of surprises. And I assure you, long-struggling Beyond Meat (BYND) taking aim at energy drink players Celsius and Red Bull with a new protein-packed sparkling beverage wasn't on my bingo card on Monday mo ...

Bloomberg reported in late 2025 that analysts from firms across Wall Street are predicting big things in 2026 — another year of at 9% returns on the S&P 500, with the possibility of double digit returns. This would mark the first time since the 90s dot-com bubble that the S&P would mark four years of double-digit returns (1). The market rally is being driven by a number of factors, including the cooling inflation rate, the Fed’s interest rate, continued corporate profits, and the resilience of the stock ...

Key Takeaways Raymond James agreed to buy Clark Capital, a Philadelphia-based asset manager with more than $46B in assets.Clark Capital will operate as a standalone boutique within Raymond James Investment Management.RJF expects the deal to strengthen its multi-boutique platform and expand advisor-focused solutions.Raymond James Financial, Inc. (RJF) has agreed to acquire Clark Capital Management Group, a Philadelphia-based asset management company with more than $46 billion in discretionary assets under ma ...