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Cohen & Steers: A 3.5% Yield As Commercial Real Estate Recovers

Cohen & Steers has dipped around 24% year-to-date as interest rates remained high and investor appetite for real estate and preferred equity fell. The asset manager has grown its base dividend by a healthy 9.8% CAGR over the last five years and is currently paying out a 3.5% dividend yield. Pending Fed rate cuts should help spark more investor enthusiasm for REITs and help narrow existing preferreds' discounts.

CNS seekingalpha.com • Oct. 28, 2025

SVRA Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Savara Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit

NEW YORK , Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Savara Inc. (NASDAQ: SVRA) between March 7, 2024 and May 23, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important November 7, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline. So what: If you purchased Savara securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

SVRA prnewswire.com • Oct. 28, 2025

SINA Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Sina Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit

NEW YORK , Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds sellers of ordinary shares, including those that sold into the Merger of Sina Corporation (NASDAQ: SINA) between October 13, 2020 and March 22, 2021, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important November 18, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline. So What: If you sold Sina ordinary shares, including those that sold into the Merger, during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

SINA prnewswire.com • Oct. 28, 2025

ESPO: Game Cycle And AI Implementation Offer More Gains Ahead

VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF offers diversified exposure to the gaming sector, benefiting from strong hardware and software catalysts in 2025. ESPO stands out among peer ETFs with the lowest expense ratio, highest AUM, superior risk rating, and outperformance in price and overall grades. Key growth drivers include Nintendo's record-breaking Switch 2 launch, Take-Two's GTA VI release, and AI-driven margin expansion and innovation across top holdings.

ESPO seekingalpha.com • Oct. 28, 2025

Novartis Q3 operating income up 6% on new drug sales

Swiss drugmaker Novartis , on a deal-making spree this year, reported a gain in operating income of 6% as growth of its new drugs made up for stagnant revenue from established heart drug Entresto.

NVS reuters.com • Oct. 28, 2025

Southern Energy Announces Result Of Annual Meeting And Board Changes

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / October 28, 2025 / Southern Energy Corp. ("Southern" or the "Company") (TSXV:SOU)(AIM:SOUC) is pleased to announce that, at its meeting (the "Annual Meeting") of shareholders of the Company (the "Shareholders") held yesterday, Shareholders approved the re-election of Bruce Beynon, Ian Atkinson, R. Steven Smith and John Joseph Nally to the Board of Directors (the "Board") of the Company.

SO accessnewswire.com • Oct. 28, 2025

STATEMENT FROM BNP PARIBAS – SUDAN LITIGATION

STATEMENT FROM BNP PARIBAS – SUDAN LITIGATION Paris, 28 October 2025 The recent jury verdict awarding damages to three individual plaintiffs is fundamentally flawed as a matter of fact and law and should be overturned.    The trial concerned banking services involving Sudanese entities and provided by BNP Paribas more than 15 years ago.

BNPQY globenewswire.com • Oct. 28, 2025

Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung Meets HRH the Crown Prince, Reviews New Plant Construction and Group Growth Strategy

Executive Chair Chung discusses multifaceted cooperation with HRH the Crown Prince Explains collaboration initiatives and plans as strategic partner in realizing Saudi Arabia's future vision for mobility and other areas Exchanges views on Saudi Vision 2030 and expresses expectation for expanded cooperation in future energy sectors  Executive Chair Chung Reviews Hyundai Motor's local plant construction site and Hyundai Motor Group's mid- to long-term strategy Hyundai Motor Group expands cooperation with major Saudi institutions in mobility, smart cities, and other sectors SEOUL, South Korea and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia , Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung visited Saudi Arabia, the Middle East's largest economy and a nation undergoing major industrial transformation. Chung met with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, to review the Group's local growth strategy and explore future business opportunities.

HYMTF prnewswire.com • Oct. 28, 2025

BW ENERGY: THIRD QUARTER RESULTS 2025

BW ENERGY THIRD QUARTER RESULTS 2025 BW Energy delivered continued strong operational performance in the third quarter of 2025, with high production uptime, efficient execution of the annual Dussafu maintenance program and competitive cost levels. The Maromba development and the Golfinho Boost project progressed to plan with key financing milestones completed, and the Kharas-1A appraisal well on the Kudu field offshore Namibia was successfully spudded towards the end of the period.

BWEFF globenewswire.com • Oct. 28, 2025

Positive Phase III Results for Genentech's Gazyva in Children and Young Adults With Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today statistically significant and clinically meaningful results from the Phase III INShore study of Gazyva® (obinutuzumab) in children and young adults (aged ≥ 2-25 years) with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS). The study met its primary endpoint, with more people achieving sustained complete remission at one year (week 52) with Gazyva compared with mycophenolate mofet.

RHHBY businesswire.com • Oct. 28, 2025

BT Group explores new mobile brand, FT reports

Britain's largest broadband provider BT Group is mulling the launch of a low-cost mobile brand, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

BTGOF reuters.com • Oct. 28, 2025

Amundi: Third quarter and Nine-month 2025 results

Third quarter and Nine-month 2025 results Pre-tax income 1 up +4% Q3/Q3, driven by management fees and technology Sustained inflows over nine months and in Q3   Assets under management 2 at a new record high of €2,317bn Net inflows +€67bn over nine months, of which +€15bn in Q3 +€57bn in medium-to-long-term assets 3 (MLT) over nine months Contribution from all major client segments and regions       Growth in pre-tax income   Third quarter: adjusted pre-tax income 1 €445m, growth of +4% Q3/Q34 driven by revenue growth (+5%) and cost control 5 Adjusted net income 1 €340m       Confirmed successes on the strategic pillars   Strong contribution from strategic priorities 6 Third-party distribution: inflows +€21bn, mainly in MLT assets Asia +€29bn, including +€19bn in JVs7 and +€10bn in direct distribution, positive in all countries ETF +€28bn, Europe's leading supplier thanks to the success of flagships and innovation Responsible investment: a fossil fuel-free money market fund for a consortium of British universities Amundi Technology: revenues +48% 9M/9M, already at the level of the full year 2024 Employee Savings and Retirement: record inflows of +€4bn over nine months, undisputed #1 position New strategic plan presented on 18 November Amundi's Board of Directors met on 27 October 2025 under the chairmanship of Olivier Gavalda, and reviewed the financial statements for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2025. Valérie Baudson, Chief Executive Officer, said: "In the third quarter, Amundi was able to extend the positive momentum of early 2025.

AMDUF globenewswire.com • Oct. 28, 2025

EPAM Systems: Spotlight On Buybacks And Q3 Preview

I rate EPAM as a "Buy" after analyzing its capital returns and financial prospects. EPAM intends to repurchase its own shares at a faster pace, which translates into a forward buyback yield of 5.5%. Considering the expanded workforce, management's remarks on utilization, and the buyback announcement timing, I believe 3Q2025 results will surpass expectations.

EPAM seekingalpha.com • Oct. 28, 2025

TEC:CA ETF: Playing The AI Boom

TD Global Technology Leaders Index ETF is the top broad-based, low-fee Canadian tech ETF for U.S. tech and AI exposure. TEC:CA offers strong liquidity, a reasonable 0.39% expense ratio, and closely tracks its benchmark with leading holdings in NVDA, MSFT, and AAPL. TEC:CA outperforms peers like FHQ:CA and XQQ:CA, benefiting from its unhedged structure and global large-cap tech focus.

TEC seekingalpha.com • Oct. 28, 2025

YMAX: 'Fund-Of-Funds' Powerhouse

YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETFs has gained popularity for high income and downside risk mitigation via diverse holdings and put overlays. YMAX's NAV erosion concerns have been addressed since April 2025, with stable NAV and consistent distributions supporting its income-generating appeal. I am neutral on YMAX for now, awaiting confirmation of a rebound above $12 before considering a buy, due to portfolio weighting strategy.

YMAX seekingalpha.com • Oct. 28, 2025

Arch Global Services India Opens Technology Hub in Hyderabad to Accelerate Innovation

HYDERABAD, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arch Global Services India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Arch Capital Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: ACGL) — a global provider of insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance and member of the S&P 500 — today announced the grand opening of its new office in Hyderabad. The office, which will be home to approximately 100 employees with room to expand in the future, is focused on delivering innovative and technology-driven services across Arch Capital Group's affiliate.

GTLL businesswire.com • Oct. 28, 2025