Monroe Capital Supports Frontenac's Acquisition of Beckway Consulting, LLC — Neutral
MRCC Business Wire — November 18, 2025CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) announced it acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on the funding of a senior credit facility to support the acquisition of Beckway Consulting, LLC (“Beckway”) by private equity sponsor Frontenac. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, NY, Beckway is a professional services firm that executes strategies and creates value by delivering full time resources, interim management, and project solutions to financial sponsor.
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation Announces Fourth Fiscal Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results — Neutral
OCSL Business Wire — November 18, 2025LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (NASDAQ:OCSL) (“Oaktree Specialty Lending” or the “Company”), a specialty finance company, today announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended September 30, 2025. Financial Highlights for the Quarter and Year Ended September 30, 2025 Total investment income was $77.3 million ($0.88 per share) and $316.8 million ($3.68 per share) for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2025 and full year, as compared with $75.3.
Amer Sports Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results, Raises Full Year Revenue, Margin, and EPS Guidance — Neutral
AS Business Wire — November 18, 2025NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amer Sports, Inc. (NYSE: AS) (“Amer Sports” or the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025. CEO James Zheng commented, "Amer Sports' strong momentum continued in the third quarter, as our unique portfolio of premium technical brands continues to create white space and take share in sports and outdoor markets around the world. All three segments performed extremely well led by exceptional Salomon footwear growth, an Arc'teryx omni.
N-able Delivers on CMMC 2.0 Readiness for N-central, Reinforcing Position as a Trusted Partner in an Increasingly Complex Compliance Environment — Neutral
NABL Business Wire — November 18, 2025BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--N-able, Inc. (NYSE: NABL), a global software company delivering an end-to-end cyber resilience platform, today announced the public preview of a version of its N-able N-central unified endpoint management (UEM) solution supporting CMMC 2.0 controls—which customers can run to control their own data and infrastructure in their secure environments. This release empowers N-able customers doing business in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) to utilize N-central in.
STUB INVESTIGATION ALERT: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Launches Investigation Into StubHub Holdings, Inc., and Encourages Investors and Potential Witnesses to Contact Law Firm — Neutral
STUB Business Wire — November 18, 2025SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is investigating potential violations of U.S. federal securities laws involving StubHub Holdings, Inc.
Everspin Expands PERSYST MRAM Family With High-Reliability Devices for Aerospace, Defense, Automotive and Industrial Applications — Neutral
MRAM Business Wire — November 18, 2025CHANDLER, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Everspin Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRAM), the world's leading developer and manufacturer of persistent Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory (MRAM) solutions, today announced its newest high-reliability additions to the PERSYST MRAM product line: the EM064LX HR and EM128LX HR devices. Designed for extreme operating environments, these new xSPI MRAM products deliver the industry's most robust combination of endurance, temperature performance and data retention.
Block Launches 'Bitcoin is Everyday Money' Campaign, Calls for De Minimis Tax Reform — Neutral
XYZ Business Wire — November 18, 2025WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) today launched "Bitcoin is Everyday Money," a campaign advocating for a de minimis tax exemption that would modernize how bitcoin is treated under U.S. tax law. The campaign kicks off in Washington, D.C. with on-the-ground activations, educational content, and a direct advocacy tool enabling Americans to contact their members of Congress in support of reform. Nearly 50 million Americans currently own bitcoin, and around 30 million Americans r.
USA Rare Earth Closes Acquisition of Less Common Metals — Neutral
USAR GlobeNewsWire — November 18, 2025STILLWATER, Okla., Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USA Rare Earth, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAR) (USAR or the Company) today announced the completion of its acquisition of Less Common Metals Ltd. (LCM). LCM is the leading scaled ex-China rare earth metal and alloy manufacturer, with established leadership in Samarium, Samarium Cobalt and Neodymium Praseodymium metals and alloys.
Hyperscale Data Bitcoin Treasury At Approximately $72.5 Million Representing Approximately 94% of Market Capitalization — Neutral
GPUS PRNewsWire — November 18, 2025Company Holds 332.2516 Bitcoin and $41.25 Million of Cash Allocated for Future Purchases of Bitcoin LAS VEGAS , Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE American: GPUS), an artificial intelligence ("AI") data center company anchored by Bitcoin ("Hyperscale Data" or the "Company"), today announced that its Bitcoin treasury, including current holdings and cash allocated to committed purchases of Bitcoin, totaled approximately $72.5 million, based on the price of Bitcoin as of November 16, 2025. This amount represents approximately 94% of the Company's market capitalization, based on the Company's stock price at the close of trading on November 17, …
MediciNova Appoints Dr. Christopher Breder, MD, PhD as Clinical and Regulatory Advisor — Neutral
MNOV GlobeNewsWire — November 18, 2025LA JOLLA, Calif., Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ:MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875), is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Christopher D. Breder, MD, PhD as Clinical and Regulatory Advisor. Dr. Breder will provide strategic guidance for MediciNova's Drug Development programs and will lead the Scientific Advisory Board upon its formation.
KANZHUN LIMITED Announces Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results — Neutral
BZ GlobeNewsWire — November 18, 2025BEIJING, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KANZHUN LIMITED (“BOSS Zhipin” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BZ; HKEX: 2076), a leading online recruitment platform in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.
Shell plc Announces Early Participation Results and Extends the Early Participation Premium to all Eligible Holders — Neutral
SHEL GlobeNewsWire — November 18, 2025Press Release November 18, 2025 Shell plc Announces Early Participation Results and Extends the Early Participation Premium to all Eligible Holders Shell plc (“Shell”) (LSE: SHEL) (NYSE: SHEL) (AEX: SHELL) today announces that, as of 5:00 p.m., New York City Time, on November 17, 2025 (the “Early Participation Deadline”), the aggregate principal amounts listed below of the five series of notes issued by Shell International Finance B.V.
X Financial to Hold Annual General Meeting on December 18, 2025 — Neutral
XYF PRNewsWire — November 18, 2025SHENZHEN, China , Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- X Financial (NYSE: XYF) (the "Company" or "we"), a leading online personal finance company in China, today announced it will hold its 2025 annual general meeting of shareholders at 7/F – 8/F, Block A, Aerospace Science and Technology Plaza, No. 168 Haide Third Avenue, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518067, China on December 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
Insmed Incorporated (INSM) Presents at Jefferies London Healthcare Conference 2025 Transcript — Neutral
INSM Seeking Alpha — November 18, 2025Insmed Incorporated ( INSM ) Jefferies London Healthcare Conference 2025 November 18, 2025 3:30 AM EST Company Participants William Lewis - President, CEO & Chairman Conference Call Participants Yuxi Dong - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Presentation Yuxi Dong Jefferies LLC, Research Division Good morning, everyone. Thanks for joining the session -- fireside session was Insmed and my name is Clara Dong, one of the biotech analysts here.
Sagimet Biosciences Advances Denifanstat: Q3 Earnings And Upcoming Catalysts — Positive
SGMT Seeking Alpha — November 18, 2025Sagimet Biosciences reported a Q3 GAAP EPS loss of -$0.40, missing estimates, but maintains strong momentum with Denifanstat's clinical progress. SGMT's cash position remains robust at $125.5 million, supporting clinical milestones into 2026 despite ongoing R&D-driven losses and disciplined operating spend. Denifanstat advances in Phase 1 combination studies for MASH and acne, with key data readouts expected in 2026 to drive further stock upside.
The Schwab Fundamental EM Equity ETF (FNDE) stands out as a superior choice within emerging markets for 2025 and beyond. FNDE has outperformed its benchmark, especially after the inflationary cycle of 2022, and remains attractively valued. Emerging market equities continue to offer solid prospects for 2026, with reasonable forward earnings and strong performance versus the S&P 500.
Temu-owner PDD Holdings posts 9% jump in quarterly revenue — Positive
PDD Reuters — November 18, 2025China's PDD Holdings reported a 9% jump in quarterly revenue on Tuesday, in a sign the value-focused e-commerce firm's moves to slash prices and offer steep discounts were bolstering demand in its home market.
Best Income Stocks to Buy for Nov. 18th — Positive
ALL FMAO THFF Zacks Investment Research — November 18, 2025FMAO, THFF and ALL made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on November 18, 2025.
FENI: The Global Quant Edge That Delivers Consistent Alpha — Positive
FENI Seeking Alpha — November 18, 2025Fidelity Enhanced International ETF earns a buy rating for its consistent outperformance and lower risk vs. the MSCI EAFE Index benchmark. FENI's active, factor-based strategy delivers superior total returns, lower volatility, and a lower expense ratio (0.28%) compared to EFA's 0.32%. The ETF features dynamic sector and geographic tilts, emphasizing growth and defensive positions, but relies on a new management team since 2023.
Home Depot will report earnings before the bell. Here's what to expect — Neutral
HD CNBC — November 18, 2025Home Depot will report fiscal third-quarter earnings before the bell on Tuesday. The home improvement retailer has tried to attract more business from contractors, roofers and other professionals during a slower housing market.