Group 1 - State Street Corp. (STT) has acquired PriceStats, a leading provider of daily global inflation data, enhancing its data analytics capabilities [1][8] - PriceStats has been a key component of State Street's Markets research platform since 2011, primarily serving institutional investors, economists, and central banks [2] - The integration of PriceStats into State Street Data Intelligence aims to provide proprietary data and insights for better investment decisions, alongside existing private equity and private credit data [3] Group 2 - Will Kinlaw, head of State Street Data Intelligence, emphasized the launch of advanced economic indicators leveraging PriceStats' platform [4] - The acquisition aligns with State Street's strategy of growth through acquisitions and collaborations, as evidenced by recent buyouts and partnerships [5] - State Street's stock performance has outpaced the industry, with a 24.7% gain compared to the industry's 13.2% growth over the past six months [6]

Key Takeaways Schwab stock gained 1.7% after unveiling a $660M all-cash deal to acquire Forge Global.The acquisition enhances Schwab's access to private markets for retail and advisor clients.Schwab plans to integrate Forge's platform to boost transparency and expand investor access.Charles Schwab (SCHW) shares gained 1.7% following its announcement of an agreement to acquire Forge Global Holdings, Inc. (FRGE) on Nov. 6. The all-cash transaction is valued at roughly $660 million. Forge Global, based in Cali ...

Key Takeaways Schwab is considering giving retail investors direct access to private companies.CEO Rick Wurster said growing private firms make expanded access a priority.Robinhood has also filed plans for a fund, giving everyday investors private access.Charles Schwab (SCHW) has been wanting to allow retail investors direct access to private companies. In an interview with Bloomberg Television, as published in an MSN article, SCHW’s CEO and president, Rick Wurster, said that the brokerage giant is explorin ...