America’s Car-Mart, Inc. has amended its Credit and Guaranty Agreement with lenders to gain covenant relief and extend the timeline for its ongoing strategic review. This amendment waives certain defaults and provides a runway through September 2026, with a possible extension to November 2026, allowing the company to explore strategic and financing alternatives aimed at maximizing stakeholder value. The company’s board special committee is actively evaluating options, but no outcome or transaction is guaranteed. This move helps preserve liquidity as Car-Mart works with advisors to determine its future direction amid financial challenges.
BlackRock Asset Management Canada announced changes to the risk levels of certain iShares ETFs effective June 19, 2026. The iShares India Index ETF and iShares 20+ Year U.S. Treasury Bond Index ETF (in CAD) have their risk levels lowered from medium-...
BlackRock Asset Management Canada has revised the investment risk ratings for three iShares ETFs, lowering the risk for the iShares India Index ETF and the Canadian dollar units of the iShares 20+ Year U.S. Treasury Bond Index ETF from Medium to High...
The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) charges a 0.69% annual fee, significantly higher than the 0.09% fee of its similar counterpart, the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG). Both funds offer nearly identical exposure to emerging mark...
In 2025, Americans' 401(k) account balances reached record highs, with median balances rising 27% from the previous year. This growth is attributed to increased contributions and strong market returns, alongside a shift toward automatic employee enro...
The SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF (JNK) charges a 0.40% annual fee, significantly higher than the 0.08% fee of the similar iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (USHY). Over time, this fee difference can cost investors thousands of dol...
