Record Inflows into Bank Loan and CLO ETFs Driven by Yield-Seeking Investors
Driven by the hunt for higher yields amid a changing interest rate environment, investors poured a record $25.6 billion into bank loan and CLO ETFs in 2024, contributing to $87 billion in risk-on credit flows; however, heavy exposure to these short-duration instruments carries risks.
Record Inflows into Bank Loan and CLO ETFs Driven by Yield-Seeking Investors
Driven by the hunt for higher yields amid a changing interest rate environment, investors poured a record $25.6 billion into bank loan and CLO ETFs in 2024, contributing to $87 billion in risk-on credit flows; however, heavy exposure to these short-duration instruments carries risks.
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44% Bias Score
Elbit Systems' Stock Soars Amidst Global Defense Spending Surge
Elbit Systems' share price has soared 70% since June to record highs, reaching a $13.3 billion market cap, fueled by increased global defense budgets and strong demand for its products, particularly in Israel following the recent conflict; despite a ceasefire, continued growth is expected.
Elbit Systems' Stock Soars Amidst Global Defense Spending Surge
Elbit Systems' share price has soared 70% since June to record highs, reaching a $13.3 billion market cap, fueled by increased global defense budgets and strong demand for its products, particularly in Israel following the recent conflict; despite a ceasefire, continued growth is expected.
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56% Bias Score
Herald Investment Trust Defeats Takeover Bid, Exposing Regulatory Gaps
Minority investors in Herald Investment Trust overwhelmingly rejected a takeover bid by Saba's Boaz Weinstein, highlighting shortcomings in industry body AIC, regulator FCA, and investment platforms' responses; the vote's success impacts six other targeted trusts.
Herald Investment Trust Defeats Takeover Bid, Exposing Regulatory Gaps
Minority investors in Herald Investment Trust overwhelmingly rejected a takeover bid by Saba's Boaz Weinstein, highlighting shortcomings in industry body AIC, regulator FCA, and investment platforms' responses; the vote's success impacts six other targeted trusts.
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44% Bias Score
Schneider Electric Tops Global Sustainability Ranking
Corporate Knights named Schneider Electric the world's most sustainable company in its annual Global 100 index, ranking 8,359 companies with over \$1 billion in revenue based on sustainability and ethical factors; the index, however, underperformed the MSCI ACWI in 2024.
Schneider Electric Tops Global Sustainability Ranking
Corporate Knights named Schneider Electric the world's most sustainable company in its annual Global 100 index, ranking 8,359 companies with over \$1 billion in revenue based on sustainability and ethical factors; the index, however, underperformed the MSCI ACWI in 2024.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Pension Fund PME Considers €5 Billion Divestment from BlackRock over Climate Concerns
PME, a major Dutch pension fund, is considering withdrawing €5 billion in assets managed by BlackRock due to BlackRock's reduced climate engagement, raising concerns about alignment with PME's sustainability goals.
Dutch Pension Fund PME Considers €5 Billion Divestment from BlackRock over Climate Concerns
PME, a major Dutch pension fund, is considering withdrawing €5 billion in assets managed by BlackRock due to BlackRock's reduced climate engagement, raising concerns about alignment with PME's sustainability goals.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Tariffs on China, EU, and Russia
President Trump threatened 10% tariffs on China for sending fentanyl and tariffs on the EU due to a $350 billion trade deficit, while also threatening Russia with sanctions and tariffs if a peace agreement isn't reached; however, these threats are not yet formalized, and a trade review is ongoing un...
Trump Threatens Tariffs on China, EU, and Russia
President Trump threatened 10% tariffs on China for sending fentanyl and tariffs on the EU due to a $350 billion trade deficit, while also threatening Russia with sanctions and tariffs if a peace agreement isn't reached; however, these threats are not yet formalized, and a trade review is ongoing un...
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48% Bias Score
Competitive US Retail Market Drives Five Key Trends in 2025
In 2025, the US retail real estate market shows a 4.1% national vacancy rate, but prime locations have far lower vacancy. Five trends are emerging: smaller stores, experiential retail, tailored geographical expansion, data-driven site selection, and a suburb-first approach, reflecting changing consu...
Competitive US Retail Market Drives Five Key Trends in 2025
In 2025, the US retail real estate market shows a 4.1% national vacancy rate, but prime locations have far lower vacancy. Five trends are emerging: smaller stores, experiential retail, tailored geographical expansion, data-driven site selection, and a suburb-first approach, reflecting changing consu...
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24% Bias Score
Volkswagen's Collaborative Cost Cuts Raise Investor Doubts
Volkswagen's pre-Christmas cost-cutting agreement, involving plant closures and 35,000 job cuts by 2027, prioritizes collaboration with labor unions, raising investor concerns about its feasibility and impact on the company's stock price.
Volkswagen's Collaborative Cost Cuts Raise Investor Doubts
Volkswagen's pre-Christmas cost-cutting agreement, involving plant closures and 35,000 job cuts by 2027, prioritizes collaboration with labor unions, raising investor concerns about its feasibility and impact on the company's stock price.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Initiates Trade Deficit Investigations, Raising Stakes for Mexico and Canada
President Trump, despite delaying a 25% tariff on Mexican and Canadian imports, initiated investigations into US trade deficits, potentially using tariffs as leverage for trade renegotiations by April 1st. This has significant implications for global trade and US-Canada relations.
Trump Initiates Trade Deficit Investigations, Raising Stakes for Mexico and Canada
President Trump, despite delaying a 25% tariff on Mexican and Canadian imports, initiated investigations into US trade deficits, potentially using tariffs as leverage for trade renegotiations by April 1st. This has significant implications for global trade and US-Canada relations.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Pension Fund Considers €5 Billion Divestment from BlackRock Over Climate Concerns
Dutch pension fund PME is considering withdrawing approximately €5 billion from BlackRock due to concerns about the firm's reduced commitment to climate-focused investing, prompting a letter seeking clarification and potentially shifting investments to another firm.
Dutch Pension Fund Considers €5 Billion Divestment from BlackRock Over Climate Concerns
Dutch pension fund PME is considering withdrawing approximately €5 billion from BlackRock due to concerns about the firm's reduced commitment to climate-focused investing, prompting a letter seeking clarification and potentially shifting investments to another firm.
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44% Bias Score
China Mandates Increased Stock Investment to Boost Economy
The Chinese government is implementing policies to increase domestic stock investment by pension funds and investment firms by at least 10% annually for the next three years to stimulate consumer spending and counter economic slowdown, with commercial insurance funds required to invest 30% of new pr...
China Mandates Increased Stock Investment to Boost Economy
The Chinese government is implementing policies to increase domestic stock investment by pension funds and investment firms by at least 10% annually for the next three years to stimulate consumer spending and counter economic slowdown, with commercial insurance funds required to invest 30% of new pr...
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Post-Inauguration Business Activities Raise Ethics Concerns
President Trump and his wife launched meme coins days before his inauguration, and a Saudi-backed golf tournament will be held at a Trump property; ethics watchdogs are concerned about conflicts of interest and the Trump Organization's continued pursuit of overseas deals, while the lack of a compreh...
Trump's Post-Inauguration Business Activities Raise Ethics Concerns
President Trump and his wife launched meme coins days before his inauguration, and a Saudi-backed golf tournament will be held at a Trump property; ethics watchdogs are concerned about conflicts of interest and the Trump Organization's continued pursuit of overseas deals, while the lack of a compreh...
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64% Bias Score