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Borrowing Costs Dip as $106B in Loan Extensions Reshape Credit Markets

Leveraged loan issuers are reshaping credit markets by pushing back maturities through a surge in amend-and-extend (A&E) deals, with June 2026 volume hitting $27 billion. The wave of refinancing activity has driven year-to-date A&E volume to $106 billion, a 26% increase over the first …

Vinay Lochav | 17 July 2026

Capital One (NYSE: COF) Misses EPS Forecast as AI Prospects Remain Unclear

Capital One Financial Corp (NYSE: COF) reported earnings per share of $4.42 for the most recent quarter, falling short of the $4.60 consensus forecast. The miss arrives as the firm signals a tentative rollout of artificial‑intelligence tools across its credit‑card and banking platforms, yet …

Vinay Lochav | 17 July 2026

Cintas, Fastenal, Man Group Drag Industrials Lower as AI Spending Fears Bite

The market closed Thursday with all leading U.S. benchmarks posting declines, reflecting heightened nervousness over corporate budgets for artificial intelligence. Declines in technology issuers pulled the broader market down, spilling over into industrial and financial‑service names such as Cintas (NASDAQ: CTAS), Fastenal (NASDAQ: FAST) …

Vinay Lochav | 17 July 2026

Bitcoin Holds Above $65,000, Yet Risks Rise From Strait of Hormuz Closure and Policy Shifts

Bitcoin and Ethereum saw modest declines on Friday as tensions with Iran intensified, marking the sixth consecutive day of U.S. airstrikes. The leading cryptocurrency began the session at $63,788.52, a 1.4% drop from the prior open, and was priced at $63,130.40 by mid‑morning. Ethereum …

Vinay Lochav | 17 July 2026

Investors Pull Back on BlackRock Tech & Private Equity Trust (NYSE: BTX) Amid Credit Discounts

Shares of the closed-end fund slipped in recent trading, reflecting broader concerns about valuation discounts in private credit markets. The move underscores how even well-capitalized funds face headwinds when liquidity dries up, forcing sellers to accept deeper discounts to offload holdings. For investors, the …

Vinay Lochav | 17 July 2026

American Airlines Boosts Board With Former FedEx CFO John Dietrich

American Airlines has appointed former FedEx CFO John Dietrich to its board, a move that is expected to boost the airline's cargo revenue growth. With 35 years of leadership experience, Dietrich brings a wealth of expertise in financial management and cargo operations. His appointment …

Vinay Lochav | 17 July 2026

American Pessimism Peaks as Trump Draws Blame, Markets Shift

The latest All‑America Economic Survey reveals that U.S. households are more discouraged about the economy than at any point since the early post‑pandemic years, with a pronounced portion pointing to President Trump as the primary cause of the downturn. This wave of negativity has …

Vinay Lochav | 17 July 2026

Asset Managers Brace for $100 Trillion Wealth Shift, Spotting Gaps in Estate Planning

The United States faces a generational wealth migration that may top $100 trillion, according to the latest quantitative analysis. The sheer magnitude places unprecedented pressure on financial planners, wealth managers, and custodial institutions to devise strategies that can absorb the scale. While the aggregate …

Vinay Lochav | 17 July 2026

Australia Strengthens Oversight of Major Accounting Firms After Audit Failures

Australia’s government has introduced measures to increase oversight of the country’s largest accounting firms, responding to a series of audit-related issues that have raised concerns about financial reporting integrity. The announcement, made in mid-July, signals a shift toward more rigorous enforcement of standards for …

Vinay Lochav | 17 July 2026

Vista Energy’s 99% EBITDA Jump Signals M&A Momentum in Latin America

The deal, which closed earlier this year, has not only doubled the company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization but also positioned it as a key player in a market where scale increasingly dictates survival. Competitors and sector funds have taken notice, with …

Vinay Lochav | 17 July 2026
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