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Ameriprise Financial (EVG) discloses 13.6% beneficial stake in Eaton Vance fund

Ameriprise Financial, Inc. and its subsidiary Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC have reported a beneficial ownership of 13.6% in Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund (EVG). This stake, totaling 1,827,591 shares, is held with shared dispositive power but no voting power, and both entities …

Deutsche Bank stock edges higher as renminbi clearing role sharpens global profile

Re-evaluating Moody’s Corporation (MCO) Long-Term Growth Strategy

Aoris Investment Management, a specialist international equity manager, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for "Aoris International Fund". A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fund invests in high-quality, wealth-generating businesses managed by prudent and capable teams, targeting an annual return …

Nu Holdings Q2: The First Billion-Dollar Quarter Deserves A Buy Rating (NYSE:NU)

2 Top Berkshire Executives Buy Stock in the Open Market

CFO Charles Chang purchased two Class A shares for $1.5 million. Michael O’Sullivan, the general counsel bought 488 Class B shares for a $250,000. Continue Reading

Boulder Group Brokers $3.8M Sale of Fifth Third Bank Ground Lease in Oswego, Illinois

The Boulder Group has facilitated the $3.8 million sale of a Fifth Third Bank ground lease in Oswego, Illinois. The property, a 4,273-square-foot banking center, was sold by a West Coast-based real estate firm to a Chicago-based investment firm. Fifth Third Bank has been …

Brookfield and La Caisse Complete Acquisition of Boralex

Boralex Inc.; La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec MONTREAL, Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Boralex Inc. ("Boralex" or the "Corporation") (TSX: BLX), Brookfield and La Caisse (formerly CDPQ) announced today the completion of the previously announced acquisition of Boralex by Brookfield, …

Schwab Reports Monthly Activity Highlights

MS Excel file of table only WESTLAKE, Texas, August 14, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Charles Schwab Corporation released its Monthly Activity Report today. Company highlights for the month of July 2026 include: Core net new assets brought to the company increased 24% versus July 2025 to …

Travelers Companies stock trades just below record highs as Dow component benefits from solid earnin

Travelers Companies stock is trading near its record high, driven by solid insurance earnings and cautious valuation metrics. Despite being just below its peak, the company's P/E and price-to-book ratios suggest a conservative valuation compared to other financial peers. Analyst ratings are generally "Hold," …

JPMorgan values the New York Knicks at $11.75 billion following bombshell Lakers deal

The New York Knicks may be this year's NBA champions, but the team's valuation is still a touch short in the wake of the bombshell deal for the Los Angeles Lakers. At least, according to the number-crunchers at JPMorgan (JPM). Analyst David Karnovsky slapped …

Synchrony Names Nimrod Barak Chief AI Officer to Accelerate Enterprise AI Strategy

Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) has appointed Nimrod Barak as its chief AI officer, effective June 30, 2026, to lead its enterprise artificial intelligence strategy. Barak will be responsible for the development and deployment of AI capabilities across Synchrony's products, operations, and employee workflows, focusing on …

United Community Banks, Inc. (NYSE:UCB) Increases Dividend to $0.26 Per Share

United Community Banks, Inc. (NYSE:UCB) has announced a 4% increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.26 per share, payable on October 5th to shareholders of record on September 15th, resulting in an annual yield of 2.8%. This dividend increase comes despite the company missing …

Berkshire Hathaway: Finally Using Its Cash Pile (NYSE:BRK.B)

Assurant, Inc. (NYSE:AIZ) to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.88

Assurant, Inc. (NYSE:AIZ) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.88 per share, payable on September 28 to shareholders of record as of August 31, representing an annualized dividend of $3.52 and a yield of 1.3%. The company has a strong dividend history, having increased …

Who's Moving Where In Wealth Management? – Wooster, Arden Trust, Raymond James

The article details recent personnel changes in North American wealth management. Kim Welch has joined Wooster Square Advisors as a wealth manager, focusing on female business owners and high-net-worth individuals. Aaron Reber has been appointed president of Arden Trust, tasked with leading strategic growth, …

SoFi Originated a Record $10.7 Billion in Personal Loans Last Quarter. Here's Where That Credit Risk Actually Sits.

Key Points As of June 30, SoFi’s balance sheet held $28 billion in personal loans, representing 57% of the total lending book. Personal loans are frequently sold or securitized to third-party investors, but this doesn’t insulate the business from possible financial losses. Although SoFi …

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (NYSE:SMFG) CFO Sells $169,880.00 in Stock

L.K. Benson & Company P.C. Trims Stake in T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. $TROW

L.K. Benson & Company P.C. reduced its stake in T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. by 14% in the second quarter, although it remains their largest holding at 41.3% of their portfolio. T. Rowe Price reported strong quarterly earnings, surpassing analyst estimates, and declared a …

Huntington Bank Hires Laricke Blanchard as Director of Congressional and Regulatory Relations

Huntington National Bank has appointed Laricke Blanchard as Senior Vice President and Director of Congressional and Regulatory Relations. Blanchard, an attorney with three decades of experience in government, law, and financial services, will lead the bank's expanded Washington, D.C. government relations office. This strategic …

Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. Acquires 32,372 Shares of T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. $TROW

Vest Financial LLC Increases Stake in T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. $TROW

Vest Financial LLC increased its stake in T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:TROW) by 3.9% in the second quarter, bringing its total holdings to 548,644 shares valued at approximately $62.4 million. Despite this increase, analyst sentiment remains cautious with a consensus "Reduce" rating and …

PowerCompute reports Q2 2026: revenue $2.1M, net loss $4.6M, Core EBITDA loss $2.8M

PowerCompute (PWCM) announced its second-quarter 2026 results, reporting $2.12 million in total revenue and a net loss of $4.57 million, with a Core EBITDA loss of $2.82 million. The company is strategically shifting its focus to high-performance computing (HPC) and AI infrastructure, rebranding to …

Merit Financial Group LLC Sells 70,039 Shares of PayPal Holdings, Inc. $PYPL

Merit Financial Group LLC reduced its stake in PayPal Holdings, Inc. by 37.9% in the second quarter, selling 70,039 shares and retaining 114,587 shares valued at approximately $4.95 million. Despite institutional ownership of 68.32%, analysts maintain a "Hold" rating with an average price target …

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Coinbase Global, Robinhood Markets and Interactive Brokers

For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – August 14, 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in …

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. $TROW Stock Holdings Reduced by Marathon Capital Management

Marathon Capital Management significantly reduced its stake in T. Rowe Price Group (TROW) by 9.1% in the second quarter, although it remains the firm's largest holding, representing 13.4% of its portfolio. Despite this reduction and a cautious "Reduce" consensus rating from analysts with a …

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. $KNSL Shares Sold by Handelsbanken Fonder AB

Is Capital One Financial (COF) A Bargain Following Its Arena Naming Rights Extension?

Capital One Financial (COF) has extended its naming rights for Capital One Arena for 20 years, alongside a significant transformation plan and expanded cardholder benefits. Despite recent share price momentum, the article questions if this is due to branding sentiment or a reflection of …

AM Markets Need to Know: Goldman Sachs weighs AI financing, Trump unveils drone tariffs, and more

[New York City and London multiple exposure image] Stock index futures were muted on Friday after the S&P 500 closed at a record high in the previous session. Here are the five news items investors should watch: TRUMP IMPOSES TARIFFS ON DRONES: President Trump …

Abacus Global Authorized To Repurchase $100 Mln Of Shares

(RTTNews) - Abacus Global Management, Inc. (ABX), a financial service provider, said that its board has authorized a $100 million share repurchase program, commencing August 17. This authorization aligns with the company's capital allocation framework. Jay Jackson, CEO of Abacus, said: "This repurchase authorization …

Unpacking Q2 Earnings: Kinsale Capital Group (NYSE:KNSL) In The Context Of Other Property & Casualty Insurance Stocks

Larry Fink's BlackRock Just Crossed $15.3 Trillion in Assets. Here's What That Scale Actually Earns.

Key Points BlackRock is a dominant player in asset management with $15 trillion in assets under management. In the recent quarter, BlackRock saw AUM increase 22%, while its profit margins expanded to their highest in nearly five years. The company is seeing strong growth …

Handelsbanken Fonder AB Sells 4,504 Shares of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. $AMP

Handelsbanken Fonder AB reduced its stake in Ameriprise Financial, Inc. by 14.6% in the second quarter, selling 4,504 shares but still retaining 26,290 shares valued at $12.1 million. The article also highlights Ameriprise's strong Q2 earnings, beating analyst estimates, and a "Moderate Buy" consensus …

MBIA (MBI) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Image source: The Motley Fool. DATE Friday, Aug. 7, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Managing Director of Investor and Media Relations - Greg DiamondChief Executive Officer - William FallonChief Financial Officer - Joseph Schachinger TAKEAWAYS Consolidated GAAP Net Loss -- $46 million, …