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WINDSOR, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced the gross return of the SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index for March 2026 measured -1.79%. Hedge fund flows as measured by the SS&C GlobeOp Capital Movement Index advanced 0.26% in April. "The 0.26% increase in SS&C GlobeOp's Capital Movement Index for April 2026 was notable, as flows for the period are generally negative from portfolio rebalancing," said Bill Stone, Chairman...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--While listed insurers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have delivered improved profitability, regional geopolitical tensions are affecting certain lines of business and investment portfolios, according to AM Best. In its new Best's Market Segment Report, “UAE Insurers Navigate Geopolitical Tensions Following a Strong Financial Year,” AM Best notes that standard insurance policies in the UAE typically exclude war-related risks, which are instead covered through add-on b...

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The diamond industry was mixed in March as the Middle East war added new pressures. The market remained split between small and large goods. Trading in Israel and Dubai froze amid Iranian missile strikes following the start of the conflict on February 28. US tariffs on Indian goods remained a worry for dealers, despite having fallen to 10% in February. Polished diamonds of 2 carats and larger were in demand and short supply, especially in long fancy shapes. Large New...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KBRA releases research examining the role of recoveries in consumer asset-backed securities (ABS), along with recent recovery trends segmented by borrower credit quality and deal vintage. Recoveries are coming back into focus as recent unsecured consumer ABS vintages season and pandemic-era distortions fade, offering a clearer view of underlying collection performance. At the same time, a macroeconomic backdrop of higher prices and sustained inflation may weigh on rec...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Capitalism for All, the new book by entrepreneur, thought leader and Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman and CEO John Hope Bryant, has earned national best seller recognition following its release, landing on the Top 25 USA TODAY All Books list, the Top 10 USA TODAY Nonfiction list, and reaching No. 1 on Amazon in multiple categories. The strong performance underscores growing national interest in Bryant’s message of expanding economic opportunity, advancing financial lit...

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In 2025, $2.24 Billion was Collected Due to the IRS 280E Tax Policy...

MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A somewhat below average hurricane season is projected for 2026 in the Atlantic Basin, according to a forecast from Colorado State University...

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. pending home sales fell 2.4% year over year during the four weeks ending April 5, the biggest decline in three months. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. Sales fell most in Providence, RI (-15.5%), Houston (-15.4%) and New York (-15.3%). They increased most in West Palm Beach, FL (20.9%), San Francisco (16.7%) and San Jose, CA (11.4%). Homes are selling slowly, too: The typical home that went under contract d...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KBRA releases its Business Development Company Ratings Compendium, which looks at results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. In this quarter’s Compendium, KBRA examines the key credit and structural risks of rated perpetual-life BDCs, with a particular focus on whether these BDCs can maintain sound leverage and liquidity profiles during periods of elevated redemption activity. In addition, we will examine the financial performance of our rated business developme...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smart Analytics Global (SAG) today released its latest Humanoid and Quadruped Robot Vendor Shipments and Market Share Forecast reports, covering global shipment volume, trade wholesale revenue and ASP, and vendor market share from 2024 through 2030. SAG estimates that global humanoid and quadruped robot shipments reached nearly 53,000 units in 2025, growing 250% year over year. Humanoid robots accounted for 31% of shipments, while quadruped robots made up 69%. Tr...