Business Development Companies (BDCs) provide higher yields and tax benefits compared to JP Morgan's JEPI ETF, with examples like VanEck BDC Income ETF (13.65%), Putnam BDC Income ETF (11.5%), and Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (13.07%). BDCs fill a critical financing gap for small and mid-sized US companies left by traditional banks after the 2008 financial crisis. They primarily lend via senior secured floating-rate loans and distribute most profits to shareholders, offering qualified dividends taxed at lower capital gains rates. While BDCs carry risks linked to interest rates and economic factors, they present an attractive income opportunity for investors seeking higher yields and tax efficiency.
Investment banks Scotiabank and Bernstein have lowered their price targets for Comcast due to increased competition from new players like SpaceX's Starlink and valuation risks. Comcast is also undergoing a major strategic shift by spinning off its NB...
Elevance Health reported strong Q2 2026 results with earnings per share of $7.45, surpassing analyst estimates of around $6.20. Revenue also exceeded expectations at $49.83 billion, marking consistent quarterly outperformance. The company raised its ...
Lotto.com has appointed Ruxandra Tereanu as Chief Operating Officer and Amanda Coyle as Vice President of Human Resources to strengthen its leadership team amid ongoing expansion in the US digital lottery market. Tereanu brings 13 years of experience...
Worldline has announced a conference call to discuss its H1 2026 financial results on July 30, 2026, at 6:30 pm CET. The event will be accessible via webcast, and sell-side analysts can participate in a Q&A session by pre-registering. The press relea...
Ipsen Pharma conducted a share buy-back program from July 6 to July 10, 2026, repurchasing a total of 28,541 shares. The average purchase price during this period was €166.05 per share. This buy-back activity reflects Ipsen's strategy to manage its c...
