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EQH Setup: Buybacks, Capital Relief and a Mid‑Term Rebound Trade

EQH Setup: Buybacks, Capital Relief and a Mid‑Term Rebound Trade

Equitable (EQH) looks buyable after a string of capital actions and risk transfers that materially improve capital flexibility. The company has announced a $1B buyback, freed capital via a reinsurance deal, and still trades at reasonable cash flow multiples. This trade targets a mid-term rebound while protecting against headline and execution risk.

Silicon Motion Technology Corporation Prices Upsized Offering of $1.0 Billion Convertible Senior Notes due 2031

Silicon Motion Technology Corporation Prices Upsized Offering of $1.0 Billion Convertible Senior Notes due 2031

Silicon Motion Technology Corporation priced an upsized offering of $1 billion zero-coupon convertible senior notes due 2031, increasing from the prior $800 million plan. The notes were offered privately to qualified institutional buyers, with an option to purchase an additional $150 million. The offering aims to enhance financial flexibility and s…

WTW names Jayne Bok as Head of Hong Kong and Macau

WTW names Jayne Bok as Head of Hong Kong and Macau

WTW has appointed Jayne Bok as Head of Hong Kong and Macau, in addition to her existing role as Head of Investments, Asia. This dual role aims to enhance WTW's market leadership and integrated advisory solutions across the region, focusing on delivering unified client experiences and strengthening cross-business collaboration in Hong Kong and Macau…

JBS Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

JBS Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

JBS N.V. reported second quarter 2026 results with record net sales of $23.9 billion, a 14% increase year-over-year, driven by strong global demand across multiple proteins and geographies. However, adjusted EBITDA and operating income declined due to tough comparisons and increased costs, including non-recurring charges such as antitrust settlemen…

Tyson Foods, Inc. Announces Pricing of Senior Notes Offering

Tyson Foods, Inc. Announces Pricing of Senior Notes Offering

Tyson Foods, Inc. has priced a public offering of $500 million of 5.1% Senior Notes due 2031 and $500 million of 5.6% Senior Notes due 2037. The net proceeds will be used to purchase notes tendered in a planned tender offer and for general corporate purposes. The offering is expected to close on August 24, 2026, and involves several major investmen…

Diana Shipping Inc. and Star Bulk Carriers Announce Mutual Agreement to Terminate Vessel Sale and Purchase Agreement

Diana Shipping Inc. and Star Bulk Carriers Announce Mutual Agreement to Terminate Vessel Sale and Purchase Agreement

Diana Shipping and Star Bulk Carriers have mutually terminated their agreement wherein Star Bulk would acquire 16 Genco vessels following Diana's proposed acquisition of Genco. Despite this, Diana's offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Genco remains on the table, supported by fully committed $1.411 billion financing. Both companies express re…

Avista Announces New Vice President Appointments

Avista Announces New Vice President Appointments

Avista Corporation announced key leadership changes appointing Alicia Gibbs as Vice President, Growth, Innovation and Strategy, and Patrick Ehrbar as Vice President, Regulatory Affairs effective October 1, 2026. These appointments are part of a succession plan to support the company's strategic execution, future growth, and leadership continuity ah…

Gencor Releases Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

Gencor Releases Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

Gencor Industries, Inc. announced robust third quarter fiscal 2026 financial results, highlighting a 25.3% increase in net revenue to $33.8 million and a 48.5% rise in net income to $5.7 million compared to the prior year quarter. The company improved gross profit margins, reduced operating expenses, and significantly expanded its backlog to $79.2 …

Upwork Shares Slide After Guidance Shortfall and Continued Client Erosion

Upwork Shares Slide After Guidance Shortfall and Continued Client Erosion

Upwork Inc. plunged after-hours following its Q2 2026 report as forward revenue guidance for Q3 and full-year 2026 fell well short of analyst expectations. Although the company beat on adjusted EPS and marginally topped revenue estimates for the quarter, declines in active clients and gross services volume, along with a notable guidance cut, trigge…

All Aboard! CN Announces its America250 Hometown Whistle Stop Tour

All Aboard! CN Announces its America250 Hometown Whistle Stop Tour

Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) announced a three-day America250 Whistle Stop Tour across its U.S. rail network to commemorate America's 250th anniversary. The tour features two commemorative locomotives stopping in select U.S. communities to celebrate the role of freight rail in connecting communities and industries, highlighting the natio…

TEAM, INC. Announces Stellex Capital Management Has Become Its Largest Common Equity Shareholder Following Significant Additional Investment

TEAM, INC. Announces Stellex Capital Management Has Become Its Largest Common Equity Shareholder Following Significant Additional Investment

Team, Inc. announced that Stellex Capital Management has acquired all shares held by Corre Partners Management, making Stellex the largest common equity shareholder with approximately 35% ownership. This transaction reflects Stellex's confidence in Team's long-term growth and transformation strategy without issuing new shares or proceeds to the com…

CORRECTION - Security National Financial Corporation Reports Financial Results For The Quarter Ended June 30, 2026

CORRECTION - Security National Financial Corporation Reports Financial Results For The Quarter Ended June 30, 2026

Security National Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: SNFCA) announced its financial results for Q2 2026, reporting a 7.3% increase in after-tax earnings for the quarter and 8.1% growth for the first half year. Despite a 6.3% decline in top-line revenue, operational efficiencies and strategic initiatives drove overall profitability improvements across a…