Arbor Realty Trust is under significant stress due to rising interest rates, with its common equity trading well below its reported book value. The company's profitability is declining because of increased real estate owned (REO) assets, impairments, and credit loss provisions, making its current dividend unsustainable and likely to be cut. Market skepticism is evident from a 24% short interest and a payout ratio exceeding 100%, signaling potential further declines in common equity value. However, the preferred shares, especially ABR.PR.D, offer a 10% yield and better risk/reward, as bond markets still consider Arbor Realty Trust solvent.
Metaplanet increased its bitcoin holdings by a net 1,000 BTC in the third quarter, reaching a total of 44,000 BTC valued at $3.8 billion as of September 30. The Japanese firm sold 10,000 BTC for about $789.2 million and then repurchased 11,000 BTC fo...
Metaplanet has updated its capital allocation policy to hold 85% to 90% of its assets in Bitcoin, with 10% to 15% allocated to acquisitions and investments that generate recurring income. The company aims to fund most Bitcoin purchases with permanent...
AtlasClear Holdings announced stock option awards for its executive leaders and board members to support long-term retention and align interests with shareholders. The options, granted on October 1, 2026, allow purchase of shares at $0.2010 each and ...
Metaplanet ended Q3 2024 with 44,000 Bitcoin, ranking it as the world’s second-largest publicly listed Bitcoin treasury company. During the quarter, it added 1,000 BTC net by selling Bitcoin exceeding its debt obligations and then repurchasing more B...
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