Lea en español SURA Investments and BTG Pactual Chile launched new private-credit funds in Chile, expanding in an industry that has set off alarm bells in the US after years of extraordinary growth. The two asset managers are seeking to raise a total of as much as $200 million in separate vehicles, touting attractive returns and low volatility. SURA’s fund allows up to 30% of assets to be deployed...
Lea en español SURA Investments and BTG Pactual Chile launched new private-credit funds in Chile, expanding in an industry that has set off alarm bells in the US after years of extraordinary growth. The two asset managers are seeking to raise a total of as much as $200 million in separate vehicles, touting attractive returns and low volatility. SURA’s fund allows up to 30% of assets to be deployed abroad. Chile’s private-credit market is seeing renewed demand, even as investors in the US are pulling assets on concerns over exposure to a downturn in the software industry amid the growth of artificial intelligence. Blue Owl Capital Inc. on Thursday became the latest to limit redemptions from two of its private-credit funds after facing a surge in withdrawal requests that is unprecedented among major firms in the $1.8 trillion market. Meanwhile in Chile, the industry is being “driven by customer demand,” said Jose Miguel Correa, head of alternative assets at the asset management arm of BTG Pactual Chile. “Our clients have a slightly higher risk appetite. They are willing to take on a little illiquidity in their investments in order to earn a little more.” SURA expects its fund to return about 8% a year, while BTG forecasts a slightly higher figure. That compares to the yield on five-year peso bonds of 5.3%, while two-year notes are trading at a 4.6%. Chilean private debt funds managed $6.5 billion as of the third quarter of 2025, up from $6.1 billion at the end of last year, according to data from ACAFI, the Chilean Association of Investment Fund Administrators. US Exodus The US industry has seen investors scrambling to withdraw money in recent months on concerns over loan quality and exposure to software businesses. In recent weeks, funds managed by firms such as Apollo Global Management Inc. , BlackRock Inc. and Ares Management Corp. have faced requests for redemptions — and, in many cases, have exercised their right to block investors from getting all their money ou...
jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Molson Coors Beverage Company ( TAP ) closed on its acquisition of Atomic Brands in a development that brings Monaco Cocktails into the company's U.S. Beyond Beer portfolio. Weighing in on the deal, TD Cowen analyst Robert Moskow noted that while Monaco's growth has slowed in the past year, it is still considered a strong brand in the rapidly evolving...
jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Molson Coors Beverage Company ( TAP ) closed on its acquisition of Atomic Brands in a development that brings Monaco Cocktails into the company's U.S. Beyond Beer portfolio. Weighing in on the deal, TD Cowen analyst Robert Moskow noted that while Monaco's growth has slowed in the past year, it is still considered a strong brand in the rapidly evolving RTD spirits category. Moskow and his team anticipate a 1% lift to Molson Coors' ( TAP ) revenue from the acquisition. Evercore ISI was also positive on the deal. Analyst Robert Ottenstein said the addition of higher-growth brands helps Molson Coors ( TAP ) work toward returning to delivering results in line with its low single-digit, medium-term sales algorithm, which is now inclusive of M&A. "Monaco fits well given the distribution overlap and strength in independents and c-stores, while runway remains as the brand starts to expand into large format and as on-premise venues become a bigger priority," updated Ottenstein. The acquisition was noted to establish Molson Coors (ATP) as a top-five supplier in the fast-growing ready-to-drink cocktail segment. Looking ahead, Molson Coors ( TAP ) is focused on supporting the plan for Monaco's next phase of growth and leveraging its national scale while maintaining continuity for customers, distributors, and consumers. The acquisition is also expected to support the company’s long-term strategy to build a strong portfolio of scaled brands across beer and beyond beer, aligned with evolving consumer preferences and occasions. Launched in 2012 by Atomic Brands, Monaco helped ignite the RTD cocktail category and popularized the concept of canned cocktails for big nights, high-intensity sports, and live events. Monaco Cocktails was introduced as Atomic's flagship ready-to-drink (RTD) line, positioned around "premium quality, bold flavor, endless energy, plus zero fuss." Monaco gradually broadened its base formulas beyond pure spirits to ...
Tesla is unlikely to go higher anytime soon as the electric vehicle company sees a record surge in unsold cars, according to JPMorgan. The investment bank reiterated its underweight rating for the EV maker and maintained its $145 price target. That implies roughly 60% downside from Thursday's close. "We ... advise investors approach TSLA shares with a high degree of caution," analyst Ryan Brinkman...
Tesla is unlikely to go higher anytime soon as the electric vehicle company sees a record surge in unsold cars, according to JPMorgan. The investment bank reiterated its underweight rating for the EV maker and maintained its $145 price target. That implies roughly 60% downside from Thursday's close. "We ... advise investors approach TSLA shares with a high degree of caution," analyst Ryan Brinkman said in a note. "Although both technology and execution risk seem substantially less than was once feared, expansion into higher volume segments with lower price points seems fraught with greater risk relative to demand, execution, and competition." JPMorgan lowered its forecast for the company's earnings per share outlook in 2026 to $1.80 from $2, below consensus estimates, after Tesla delivered less vehicle than expected. Tesla delivered around 358,000 vehicles in the first quarter , below the roughly 370,000 analysts polled by StreetAccount anticipated. The analyst added that JPMorgan's rating "considers notable investment positives, including a highly differentiated business model, appealing product portfolio, and leading-edge technology." However, those positive attributes are "more than offset by above-average execution risk, rising competition, growing controversy with regard to the brand, and valuation that seems to be pricing in a lot." JPMorgan's call goes against consensus on the Street. Of the 54 analysts covering Tesla, just 10 have an underperform or sell rating on the stock, per LSEG. Shares have fallen nearly 20% in the year to date, although the stock is still up roughly 51% over the past 12 months.
jamesteohart/iStock via Getty Images Welcome to the March 2026 edition of Electric Vehicle [EV] company news. The past month saw a weaker month for global EV sales reported for February 2026, partly due to lower China February NEV sales due to the Chinese New Year holiday. Plugin electric car sales as of end February 2026 Global plugin electric car sales were ~1.1 million in February 2026, down 11...
jamesteohart/iStock via Getty Images Welcome to the March 2026 edition of Electric Vehicle [EV] company news. The past month saw a weaker month for global EV sales reported for February 2026, partly due to lower China February NEV sales due to the Chinese New Year holiday. Plugin electric car sales as of end February 2026 Global plugin electric car sales were ~1.1 million in February 2026, down 11% on February 2025 sales. Global plugin electric car market share in February was 16% and 17% YTD (for 2026). China plugin electric car sales were ~ 500,000 in February 2026, down 32% YoY mostly due to the timing of the Chinese New Year holiday and a slower China EV market so far in 2026 due to less incentives. Plugin electric car market share in China for February was 45% , and 41% YTD (for 2026). Europe plugin electric car sales were ~295,000 in February 2026, up 22% YoY, reaching 30% market share and 30% YTD (for 2026). Individual European companies market share is now updated quarterly by CleanTechnica. USA plugin electric car sales were 87,742 (as reported by Argonne National Laboratory) in February 2026, down 19.4% on February 2025 sales. Plugin electric car market share in USA for February was 7.33% . Australia plugin electric car sales market share was 19% for February 2026. Note: Globally, 100% battery electric cars represented 67% market share YTD of all plugin electric cars sold. The above sales include light commercial vehicles. Note: An acknowledgement to CleanTechnica for their work compiling most of the electric car sales data quoted above and in the article below. Top selling global plugin electric car groups YTD (as of end February 2026) ( source ) CleanTechnica Global EV sales forecasts in the years ahead BloombergNEF 2026 global plugin passenger EV sales forecast - 24.3 million sales and 12% YoY growth ( source ) BloombergNEF Note: Trend Investing's forecast in 2026 has been revised lower and is therefore now slightly lower than BloombergNEF (see below) S...
Hillman Solutions ( HLMN ) has acquired the Campbell Chain & Fittings business, a manufacturer and supplier of industrial chain and chain-related products, from Apex Tool Group. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Hillman expects to recognize over $20M in net sales during its 2026 fiscal year from the Campbell acquisition. This acquisition expands Hillman’s position within the i...
Hillman Solutions ( HLMN ) has acquired the Campbell Chain & Fittings business, a manufacturer and supplier of industrial chain and chain-related products, from Apex Tool Group. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Hillman expects to recognize over $20M in net sales during its 2026 fiscal year from the Campbell acquisition. This acquisition expands Hillman’s position within the industrial MRO sector of the market, expanding Hillman’s breadth of chain offerings to include commercial and industrial applications, adding grade 70, grade 80, and grade 100 chain to its product portfolio. More on Hillman Solutions Hillman Solutions: Market Share Gains And Pricing Power To Navigate Uncertainty Hillman Solutions Corp. (HLMN) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript Hillman Solutions Corp. (HLMN) Analyst/Investor Day - Slideshow Hillman Solutions outlines $1.65B revenue target for 2026 while advancing Pro channel and M&A strategy Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Hillman Solutions
Super Micro (NASDAQ: SMCI) still has a real AI growth story behind it, but the latest developments may have turned this into a credibility test first. That tension could decide whether the stock rebounds hard or stays discounted.
Super Micro (NASDAQ: SMCI) still has a real AI growth story behind it, but the latest developments may have turned this into a credibility test first. That tension could decide whether the stock rebounds hard or stays discounted.
(RTTNews) - Hillman Solutions Corp. (HLMN) said it has acquired the Campbell Chain & Fittings business, a manufacturer and supplier of industrial chain and chain-related products, from Apex Tool Group. The company said the acquisition adds US-based manufacturing, complements exis
(RTTNews) - Hillman Solutions Corp. (HLMN) said it has acquired the Campbell Chain & Fittings business, a manufacturer and supplier of industrial chain and chain-related products, from Apex Tool Group. The company said the acquisition adds US-based manufacturing, complements exis
After fall of communism, signs were left to rust until museum founders began to collect and restore them As they struggled through the decades of cold war gloom and repression, Warsaw’s neon signs became symbols of light, colour and hope of brighter days for the people of the city. What had started as a form of Soviet propaganda sparked a wave of creativity in the Polish capital that even the Comm...
After fall of communism, signs were left to rust until museum founders began to collect and restore them As they struggled through the decades of cold war gloom and repression, Warsaw’s neon signs became symbols of light, colour and hope of brighter days for the people of the city. What had started as a form of Soviet propaganda sparked a wave of creativity in the Polish capital that even the Communist authorities could not crush. But after communism ended in the late 1980s, many of the signs lost their purpose and began to disappear, left to rust where they hung or removed and taken to the scrapyard. Continue reading...