Joining us now is Brennan Hawin, Beimo Capital Market, senior equity analyst. So, uh, Brennan, uh, look, the fear is flying around. Um, let's start at the epicenter with the alternative asset managers. Some of them have been just weighed down by a constant spiral of concern about what's in these private credit portfolios, right? Is there value there or should we just sort of assume that other shoes are going to drop? >> Well, I mean, it is they are credit portfolios, right? and and you make a loan, it's not ...

Core Perspective - OpGen, Inc. has rebranded itself as CapForce Inc. to align with its new focus on digital investment banking and financial technology sectors [1] Company Overview - CapForce Inc. provides fintech-enabled digital investment banking services targeting global high-growth mid-sized private companies with market capitalizations between $1 billion and $10 billion [2] - The company aims to serve small-cap and mid-cap stocks that are often overlooked by larger investment banks [2] - CapForce is developing a digital investment banking platform that includes AI-powered asset and wealth management services, cross-border securities activities, and technology-driven capitalization table management solutions [2] - The controlling shareholder, AEI Capital Group, manages over $7 billion in assets under management and focuses on global growth equity strategies [2]

Image credit: Getty ImagesWall Street’s main indexes dropped on Friday as AI anxiety hammered technology stocks, with the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 on pace for their steepest monthly loss since March 2025, while hotter-than-expected inflation data also weakened sentiment.Technology shares faced selling pressure this month as concerns over high valuations and the uncertain payoff from Big Tech’s massive AI spending grew.Nvidia slid 2.4 per cent after plunging more than 5 per cent in the previous session despit ...

Core Viewpoint - Ademi LLP is investigating European Wax Center, Inc. for potential breaches of fiduciary duty and other legal violations related to its transaction with Searchlight Capital Partners and Abry Partners, focusing on whether shareholders are receiving a fair price for their shares [1] Transaction Details - European Wax Center shareholders will receive $5.80 per share in cash for each share of Class A common stock, with an implied equity value of approximately $330 million [1] - The transaction is structured as an all-cash deal [1] Board Conduct - The investigation centers on the European Wax Center board of directors' conduct and whether they are fulfilling their fiduciary duties to all shareholders [1] - The transaction agreement includes provisions that significantly limit competing offers, imposing a substantial penalty if European Wax Center accepts a competing bid [1]

Filippo Cuscito +44(20)7051-9073 | filippo.cuscito@gs.com Goldman Sachs International Alexandra Paulus +1(212)902-7111 | alexandra.paulus@gs.com Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Daan Struyven +1(212)357-4172 | daan.struyven@gs.com Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC c45a43530f604d12bcb9a82b5aa6b9f6 n Crude prices moved sideways over the last week, with Brent still in the low 70s as the market zooms in on US-Iran talks in Geneva this Thursday. o President Trump reiterated his preference for a diplomatic solution during his State ...

文/梧桐数据中心 2026年1-2月A股合计新上市公司17家，其中沪市主板4家、科创板4家、深市主板1家、北交所8家，相较去年同期的13家，同比上升31%。这17家新上市公 司募资净额为139.46亿元，相较去年同期的63.90亿元，同比上升118.25%。 一、保荐机构业绩排名 2026年1-2月，共有11家保荐机构承担了这17家新上市公司的IPO上市业务。 中金公司排名第一，业务单数为4单； 国投证券、东吴证券、中信证券3家券商各2单。 | 排名 | 保荐机构 | 业务单数 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 中金公司 | 4 | 1 | | | 国投证券 | 2 | 2 | | | 东吴证券 | 2 | 2 | | | 中信证券 | 2 | 2 | 1 | | 5 | "申万宏源 | B. ROLL B | | | 5 | 东兴证券 | 1 | | | HILLEHI | 1 | L | | | D | 甲信足仅 | J | | --- | --- | --- | | 5 | 国金证券 | 1 | | 5 | 国泰海通 | 1 | | 5 | 德邦证券 | 1 | | 5 | ...

Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2025, highlighting a net investment income per share of $0.37, which corresponds to an annualized net investment income yield of 11.7% on book value [1]. Financial Performance - For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the net investment income per share was $0.37 [1]. - The annualized net investment income yield on book value was reported at 11.7% [1].

Truist Securities appoints Matthew Miller as head of mergers & acquisitions [Accessibility Statement] Skip NavigationIndustry veteran brings 30 plus years of experience to full-service investment bankATLANTA, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Truist Securities today announced that Matthew Miller has joined the firm as managing director and head of mergers & acquisitions, strengthening its leadership team and advisory capabilities.Continue ReadingTruist Securities today announced that Matthew Miller has joined t ...

Ethereum’s price rallied 15% this week breaking $2,100 after US President Donald Trump reignited market sentiment with a State of the Union address praising the economy. Investors funnelled $134 billion into cryptocurrencies after Trump’s speech to Congress on Tuesday, CoinGecko data shows. On Wednesday, traders bought $157 million worth of stakes in Ethereum exchange-traded funds, the best single day since January 15, DefiLlama data shows. The positive price action comes as Wall Street has quietly inc ...

Core Viewpoint - As nuclear negotiations between the U.S. and Iran resume, Iranian oil shipments have surged, reaching unprecedented levels, which may impact global oil prices and market dynamics [1] Group 1: Oil Market Dynamics - Iranian oil flows through the Straits of Hormuz have increased significantly in the past two weeks, with record amounts loaded onto storage tankers or en route to market [1] - Goldman Sachs estimates that the current oil price includes a risk premium of approximately $5 to $6 due to geopolitical tensions [1] - Despite the current geopolitical stress, Goldman Sachs anticipates that oil prices will stabilize, projecting Brent crude to trade around $60 per barrel by the fourth quarter of the year [1]