Macao Casinos Slump Amid China's Capital Outflow Crackdown
Macao's casino industry has experienced a significant slump, ending 16 months of growth, as Beijing intensifies efforts to curb capital outflow.
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Macao's casino industry has experienced a significant slump, ending 16 months of growth, as Beijing intensifies efforts to curb capital outflow.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation has outlined plans to deploy $1.3 billion in discretionary fund capital and expand its services through a storage deal with Pratt & Whitney.

Major AI companies including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta are set to meet with White House officials to discuss AI safety testing. Meanwhile, several tech firms like Palantir, Onsemi, and Adeia announced strong financial forecasts and revenue targets, with Palantir's earnings surging past expectations.
Marpai has entered into debt restructuring agreements with JGB Capital and AXA S.A. in an effort to enhance its cash flow.

China's efforts to curb capital flight are reportedly impacting Hong Kong's IPO market and offshore wealth, raising concerns about the city's financial future.

German energy company RWE announced plans for a $4.7 billion capital raise to acquire a majority stake in power grid operator Amprion, signaling a significant investment in energy infrastructure.
Ant International is reportedly seeking to raise $1 billion in capital from investors including Silver Lake and General Atlantic.
Mercer has outlined a $60M-$80M capital expenditure plan for 2026 while reviewing liquidity options. Separately, PPL reaffirmed its 2026 EPS guidance and detailed a $23 billion capital plan through 2029.
ATB Capital has downgraded Eldorado Gold Corporation (EGO), citing concerns over ramp-up risks associated with the company's operations.
Golub Capital (GBDC) has released the transcript for its second-quarter 2026 earnings call. This provides detailed insights into the company's financial performance and outlook.
Golub Capital BDC (GBDC) is being evaluated as a potentially leading Business Development Company (BDC) stock for current investment.
Axos Bank anticipates low-to-mid-teens loan growth as it progresses with significant deposit deals, including a $2.3 billion agreement with Jenius and a $3.2 billion deal with Capital One.
FCMB Capital Markets has topped the FMDQ 2025 league for FCMB fixed income, raising N1.53 trillion in corporate debt and demonstrating market-leading performance.
ATB Capital has upgraded Coeur Mining (CDE) from Sector Perform to Outperform, indicating a more positive outlook for the company's stock.

A study by JB Capital revealed that the total business value of the Euroleague and its teams has surpassed 3.2 billion euros, indicating a continuous rise in valuation.

The club has been revamped with 25 sofas and 12 standing tables along with a state-of-the-art surround-sound system and a new private karaoke room perfect for large groups.
Carlyle Group (CG) is aiming for a $200 billion capital goal as part of its strategic turnaround efforts, signaling significant growth ambitions.
Sempra has detailed a $65 billion capital plan, projecting an 11% compound annual growth rate for its rate base through 2030, driven by Texas growth and without requiring new equity.

BRB Capital Group has appointed Etimbuk Bassey as its new Chief Executive Officer to spearhead its next phase of global expansion and investment strategy in Africa.
Southern Company projects an 8% annual EPS growth through 2028, fueled by expanding large load contracts and an $81 billion capital investment plan.
Golub Capital BDC has announced a $0.33 distribution for fiscal Q4 2026, noting a 25-50 basis points wider spread.

Goldman Sachs and Talcott have successfully closed a $1 billion capital raise as part of a reinsurance deal.
CenterPoint Energy has detailed a $1.2 billion increase in its capital plan, which includes 14 GW of projects expected to be eligible for ERCOT's Batch Zero initiative.
A group led by B Capital has acquired Russell Investments for $2.8 billion. This significant transaction was reported by Bloomberg, marking a major deal in the investment sector.
Churchill has seized Pebb Capital’s Streeterville hotel, which is being eyed for an apartment conversion, in a $28 million foreclosure.

GCB Capital Ltd (GCL) donated medical equipment to the Men’s Ward of the Accra Psychiatric Hospital to mark Father’s Day and Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month.
Oppenheimer analysts have assessed Golub Capital (GBDC), indicating that its fair value is close to its book value.
Clearway has detailed a $3 billion capital plan extending through 2029, targeting the top end of its 2030 CAFD/share guidance range of $2.90-$3.10.
Global Payments anticipates an EPS of $13.80-$14.00 for fiscal year 2026 and is targeting $7.5 billion in capital returns through 2027.
A summary of Golub Capital BDC, Inc.'s second-quarter 2026 earnings call has been released, detailing the company's financial performance.
Ares Management aims for a 16%-20% compound annual growth rate in fee-related earnings by 2026, supported by the deployment of $158 billion in available capital.
Entergy has outlined a $57 billion four-year capital plan, aiming for an 8.5% retail sales compound annual growth rate (CAGR) through 2029.
Lucid has priced a $300 million stock offer, which is part of a larger $1.05 billion capital raise initiative for the company.
MDB Capital Holdings, LLC has released its Q4 2025 earnings call summary for its Class A common stock, providing insights into its financial results.

Arab investors from Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE are consolidating long-term investments in prime luxury real estate and hotels in Italy, seeking stable returns.
A new strategy seeks to raise $44.1 billion in capital to expand Bitcoin holdings, aiming to capitalize on opportunities amid a market downturn.
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman indicated that proposals for Basel III capital requirements could be released by the end of March or slightly sooner, further stating that the proposals aim for a single approach to calculate risk-based capital for banks.
Quantum Computing Inc. has detailed its strategy for scalable manufacturing, which includes the acquisition of LSI and a significant capital raise of $1.55 billion.
Mosaic announces a $1.5 billion capital expenditure plan for 2026, as the company aims to increase its phosphate and potash production targets.
Alliant Energy aims for over 7% annual earnings growth through 2029, fueled by increasing data center demand.
Charles River expects up to 9% EPS growth in 2026, attributing this to the impact of its new CEO, strategic acquisitions, and cost-saving initiatives.
Duke Energy has set a target of $5 billion to $10 billion in capital upside and reaffirmed its projected 5% to 7% earnings per share growth through 2030.
Several companies, including ADEIA, HealthStream, and Golub Capital BDC, have announced their latest dividend declarations. Various Eaton Vance funds and PIMCO Income Strategy Fund also declared dividends.
Digital Realty has raised its annual core FFO forecast to $8.15-$8.20 per share for 2026, excluding promote, backed by a $4.25B-$4.75B capital expenditure plan. This optimistic outlook is attributed to robust demand for data center services.

The US and Israeli war in Iran has prompted a major rethink in Arab capitals regarding the post-ceasefire scenario, with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian hinting at a new, embryonic security arc.
BRB Capital Group has acquired FCA-authorised Amalfi Capital, aiming to establish a regulated bridge between Lagos and global markets. This acquisition is intended to facilitate cross-border investment opportunities.
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) is being considered one of the best 'forever stocks' to buy, especially in light of its recent $85 billion capital raise.
Trinity Capital priced a $300 million notes offering due in 2031, while Golub Capital priced a $500 million notes offering also due in 2031. Golub Capital intends to use the proceeds from its offering to repay JPM credit debt.
Murphy Oil is keeping its capital plan between $1.2 billion and $1.3 billion, while also indicating a possible Bubale appraisal well beyond its current range.
American Electric Power (AEP) has outlined an ambitious $78 billion capital plan and is targeting 7%-9% earnings growth through 2030, while reaffirming its 2026 EPS guidance.
Golub Capital BDC has announced a dividend of $0.33 per share. The company also reported a Net Investment Income (NII) of $0.34.

Nelson Cudjoe Kuagbedzi, Head of Finance at UMB Capital, argues that the Bank of Ghana's performance should be evaluated based on its core mandate of maintaining price stability, rather than solely on its balance sheet.
Edison has reaffirmed its 2026 core EPS guidance of $5.90-$6.20 and announced a substantial capital plan targeting $38 billion-$41 billion through 2030.

The company 'Eagle Hills,' backed by Arab capital, will lease only one beach resort, 'Tropikana,' on Velika plaža (Long Beach) in Montenegro.
CXApp Inc. WT EXP has released its full-year financial results.
IGM Financial has touted record earnings for 2025, announced a $1.1 billion capital return target, and highlighted AI initiatives ahead of a CEO transition.
Behind the scenes, resentment is mounting in Gulf Arab capitals at being drawn into a war they neither initiated nor endorsed but are now paying for economically and militarily.

Carpets of marigolds light up the Punjab capital as the kite festival returns, heralding the start of spring
Avista plans a $3.4 billion capital expenditure and projects 4%–6% EPS growth through 2030, focusing on large load projects.
GLPI has detailed a $2.6 billion capital deployment pipeline and projects its adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) to reach up to $1.222 billion for 2026, while also expanding its development commitments.

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