ECCF offers an attractive 8% yield, trading near par, and benefits from robust asset coverage and strong NAV performance by ECC. ECC's Q2 2025 results highlight effective portfolio management, with NAV rising and cash flows comfortably covering distributions and expenses. Given historically tight credit spreads, we prefer term preferred debt like ECCF over riskier CLO equity at this point in the cycle.

Buy Aflac for its high-interest rate sensitivity, superior financial strength, and best-in-class capital return strategy amid a steepening yield curve. Aflac's dominant Japan exposure, iconic brand, low debt/equity, and consistent dividend growth set it apart from peers like MetLife and Prudential. AFL offers a compelling 2.5x risk/reward to a $120 target (vs. $102 stop), supported by historical outperformance and a temporary slowdown in price momentum.

SHENZHEN, China , Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- RLX Technology Inc. ("RLX Technology" or the "Company") (NYSE: RLX), a leading global branded e-vapor company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. Second Quarter 202 5 Financial Highlights Net revenues were RMB880.0 million (US$122.8 million) in the second quarter of 2025, compared with RMB627.2 million in the same period of 2024.

Putnam Focused Large Cap Value ETF, an actively managed large-cap value ETF, is up by 12% YTD and outperforming the Russell 1000 and Russell 1000 value indices in the process. Even though PVAL is pricier and not as stable as the very popular VTV, we believe it more than holds its own. PVAL's robust risk-adjusted return track record and useful financials sector exposure position it well as the market underappreciates financials relative to tech stocks.

PDD Holdings Inc. PDD will release earnings results for the fourth quarter, before the opening bell on Monday, Aug. 25.

Lucid (NASDAQ: LCID) confirmed it will enact a 1-for-10 reverse stock split on August 29, 2025, as the struggling EV maker seeks to shore up its share price and maintain Nasdaq compliance.

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA), a global leader in cell-free DNA and precision medicine, today announced the launch of its proprietary AI foundation model platform. These models and applications, which were developed in-house, are designed to drive innovation across therapeutic development, from early target discovery to real-time clinical decision support. The platform features a modular, multimodal architecture composed of three integrated layers: Data foundation.

Meta's AI integration is driving robust top-line growth, with Q2 revenues up 21.6% YoY and ad impression growth accelerating across all regions. Margin expansion and operational efficiency have led to a 38% YoY EPS increase, justifying Meta's elevated but fair valuation. Heavy CAPEX is weighing on free cash flow, but these investments are necessary for long-term AI-driven growth and remain worthwhile.

Cloudbreak Discovery PLC (LSE:CDL, OTC:CDBDF) told investors it has finalised the sale of US oil assets, and at the same time raised £300,000 in a placing. The company, in a statement, said it sold its interest in the Masten Unit Energy Project in Texas to G2 Energy Corp, for £50,000 upfront and followed by a further £50,000 over the next five months.

Argo Blockchain PLC (LSE:ARB, OTCQX:ARBKF, NASDAQ:ARBK) shares fell 13% after the struggling crypto miner warned that talks over its proposed recapitalisation plan remain incomplete, leaving its future uncertain. The London- and Nasdaq-listed company is still negotiating terms of a senior secured loan with Growler Mining, which is central to its survival plan.

U.S. stock futures were higher this morning, with the Dow futures gaining around 100 points on Friday.

Shares of Zip Co. surged more than 25% on Friday, reaching their highest level in over three years, after the buy-now-pay-later company reported a sharp rise in annual earnings and unveiled plans for a secondary listing in the United States. The stock climbed as much as 25.6% to A$3.

Brookfield Asset Management (BAM -0.61%) manages over $1 trillion in assets, making it one of the largest alternative investment managers in the world. The company is growing briskly as more investors look to diversify into alternative assets.

Investing in growth stocks can help you build substantial wealth over time -- but some investors may be hesitant to do that based on the idea that owning such stocks means accepting higher risks.

The tech sector continues to be a driving force in the stock market, with artificial intelligence (AI) leading the way. With AI quickly reshaping the world we live in, this is an area where investors need some exposure if they want to benefit.

With the stock market sitting near record highs, many investors may be tempted to wait for a pullback before buying any new shares. The problem is that waiting for a better price often backfires.

Since 2020, shares of Costco Wholesale (COST -2.55%) have risen by 230%. It has been one of the best retail stocks to own in recent years.

An SEC filing dated August 15, 2025, shows 1248 Management, LLC increased its Tesla (TSLA -1.12%) holding by 16,443 shares. The estimated transaction value, based on the period's average share price, is approximately $4.94 million.

Fed's tightening bias weighs on gold, but silver holds firm on resilient safe-haven flows as markets await Powell's Jackson Hole guidance.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cadeler today announces that it has signed a firm contract with Synera Renewable Energy (SRE) for the transportation and installation (T&I) of 35 Siemens Gamesa 14MW wind turbines at the Formosa 4 Offshore Wind Farm in Taiwan. The project will be executed by one of Cadeler's next-generation M-class wind turbine installation vessels. The T&I operations are set to commence in March 2028 and will last approximately 150 days. The revenue from this contr.