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Unity Software Gains Edge as Single-Stock Futures Surge Past Options

Barron's flags Unity Software (U) as a likely...

In 2024, single-stock futures volume rose ~15...

Futures offer linear, no-theta exposure with ...

The shift could reshape hedging and liquidity...

Nikola’s Revival: Hyroad Energy’s Push to Reinvent Zero-Emission Trucking

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Nikola filed for Chapter 11 in February 2025 ...

Hyroad Energy bought key Nikola assets in Aug...

By late 2025 Nikola was effectively liquidate...

Hyroad aims to restart fleet operations by re...

Policy Uncertainty, Rising Non-Bank Leverage, and Geopolitics Threaten Financial Stability

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Recent Fed stability assessments highlight ri...

Leverage and opacity in non-bank finance (inc...

Implications include tighter risk management,...

Top Income Investing Strategies for 2026: Dividend Stocks, Pipelines & REITs

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For 2026, Barron’s argues income investors ma...

Midstream energy/pipeline names such as MPLX,...

Other income picks include BDCs, REITs, telec...

Key risks include inflation and rate swings, ...

US Bank M&A Surges: How Activists, Fees & Risks Shape the New Deal Landscape

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US bank M&A rebounded in 2025, highlighted by...

Banks are shifting toward steadier, fee-based...

2026 investment-grade issuance is expected to...

Banks Ramp Up AI, Advisory & Capital Markets Push Ahead of Strong 2026 IPOs & M&A

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Global investment banks expect a 2026 rebound...

Firms are investing heavily in AI and operati...

Rising expenses from inflation, regulation, a...

Trading and capital markets fees may drive ne...

JPMorgan’s $105B Cost Plan for 2026: AI, Branch Growth, IPOs & Margin Pressure

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JPMorgan guided to about $105B of 2026 non-in...

Investors focused on near-term margin risk, s...

Industrywide, 2026 revenue tailwinds include ...

Execution risk is whether banks can industria...

Record Mega-Deals & Divestments Redefined Investment Banking in 2025

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In 2025, global M&A and divestitures hit reco...

Goldman Sachs agreed to buy Industry Ventures...

Banks expect 2026 to sustain strong mega-deal...

Regulatory scrutiny, financing conditions, an...

U.S. Rate Cut & 2026 Forecast: Navigating Inflation, Growth & Policy Shifts

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The Fed cut rates 25 bps in December 2025 to ...

Inflation is still about 2.7% above target wh...

Economists see 2026 growth moderating to ~2–2...

Future rate moves are highly uncertain, with ...

Germany’s Bold Fiscal Reforms: Debt Brake Loosening & €500B Growth Push

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Germany under Chancellor Friedrich Merz loose...

Investment banks and corporates are positioni...

IMF-style cautions remain that fiscal stimulu...

Key risks are political and implementation de...