| Barings Participation Investors Reports Preliminary First Quarter 2025 Results and Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend Of $0.37 Per Share |
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Trustees of Barings Participation Investors (NYSE: MPV) (the "Trust") met on May 15, 2025, and would like to report its preliminary financial results for the first quarter of 2025. Financial Highlights(1) Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 Total Amount Per Share(5) Total Amount Per Share(4) Net investment income(2) $ 3,351,767 $ 0.31 $ 5,077,390 $ 0.48 Net realized (losses) / gains(3) $(2,063,056) $(0.19) $ 327. |
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2025-05-15 19:30:00 |
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| Faraday Future's FX Brand Announces an Additional Significant Pre-Order for its FX Super One MPV, Adding 300 Units in Another B2B Agreement |
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) (“Faraday Future”, “FF” or the “Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today announced that it has added another binding pre-order agreement, which includes a non-binding reservation and a non-refundable $30,000 deposit for 300 units, to its growing business-to-business (B2B) co-creation ecosystem model. This order adds to the previously announced non-bindi. |
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2025-05-05 02:00:00 |
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| XPENG Unveils AI-Driven Mobility Revolution at Auto Shanghai 2025 |
Next-Gen AI Brain: Launched the XPENG World Foundation Model with 35× the parameters of conventional VLA models, enabling real-time adaptation to complex driving scenarios Ultra-Fast Charging Revolution: Debuted 5C Supercharging AI Battery technology delivering 420km range in just 10 minutes on the new P7+ flagship Record-Breaking MPV XPENG X9: Achieved over 6,000 firm orders in 7 days - a new pure electric MPV industry record IRON Humanoid Robot: Showcased full-stack self-developed IRON robots with human-like dexterity (22-DOF hands) and natural conversation capabilities Global Growth: Cumulative deliveries surpassing 700,000 units worldwide SHANGHAI, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPENG Motors (“XPENG” or the “Company,” NYSE: XPEV and HKEX: 9868), a globally-orientated high-tech automotive company, showcased its latest breakthroughs in smart electric vehicles (EVs) and artificial intelligence (AI), reinforcing its position as a global leader in AI-powered mobility solutions. XPENG Auto Shanghai 2025 Asset Library He Xiaopeng, Chairman and CEO of XPENG, said, "Today marks a strategic evolution for XPENG - we're not merely launching products, but fundamentally redefining what an automotive company can be. |
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2025-04-23 12:19:00 |
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| Word Of The Week: 'Capitulation' |
Concerns about "capitulation" seem more appropriate to equity than to credit investing, given the wider swings - up and down - inherent in stocks. Credit investing has more of a floor under the risk we are taking, even after you factor in the likelihood of occasional defaults. Fortunately, we have lots of data through economic cycles and market crashes of all types, to help us model credit investing outcomes. |
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2025-04-15 08:23:33 |
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| Barings Participation Investors Reports Preliminary Fourth Quarter 2024 Results |
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Trustees of Barings Participation Investors (NYSE: MPV) (the "Trust") met on February 27, 2025, and would like to report its preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024. Financial Highlights(1) Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 Total Amount Per Share(5) Total Amount Per Share(4) Net investment income(2) $ 5,077,391 $ 0.48 $ 3,553,378 $ 0.33 Net realized gains / (losses)(3) $ 327,98. |
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2025-02-27 17:00:00 |
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| Faraday Future Announces FX's First Class AI-MPV Product Strategy and Planned Product—FX Super One, Giving FX Business Strategy Updates From Las Vegas |
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (Nasdaq: FFIE) (“FF”, “Faraday Future”, or the “Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today announced updated developments via a video presentation for its Faraday X (FX), brand including new product details that have developed since the FX brand launch on September 19, 2024. An all-new logo, which will represent the FX brand moving forward, was also revealed. FX, heraldin. |
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2025-01-08 22:00:00 |
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| The 2024 CEF Year-End Specials |
Several closed-end funds, or CEFs, have declared special year-end distributions, rewarding shareholders with holiday bonuses and meeting regulatory distribution requirements to avoid excise taxes. PIMCO Dynamic Income Strategy Fund declared a special distribution of $0.37 per share, reflecting strong capital gains and a strategic shift from its energy-focused origins. Barings Participation Investors announced a special distribution of $0.10 per share, highlighting its strong performance and commitment to high current income and capital appreciation. |
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2024-12-27 12:58:00 |
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| Barings Participation Investors Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.37 Per Share and Special Dividend of $0.10 Per Share |
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Trustees of Barings Participation Investors (NYSE: MPV) (the “Trust”) today announced that it has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share payable on January 17, 2025, to shareholders of record on December 30, 2024. The Trust also announced a special distribution of $0.10 per share payable on January 17, 2025, to shareholders of record on December 30, 2024. Based on current projections through the end of 2024, the Trust expects both dividen. |
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2024-12-12 18:15:00 |
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| Barings Participation Investors Reports Preliminary Third Quarter 2024 Results |
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Trustees of Barings Participation Investors (NYSE: MPV) (the "Trust") met on November 14, 2024, and would like to report its preliminary financial results for the third quarter of 2024. Financial Highlights(1) Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 Total Amount Per Share(5) Total Amount Per Share(4) Net investment income(2) $ 3,553,378 $ 0.33 $ 4,066,456 $ 0.38 Net realized (losses) / gains(3) $(1,505,789) $(0.14). |
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2024-11-14 17:30:00 |
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| Barings Participation Investors Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.37 Per Share |
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Trustees of Barings Participation Investors (NYSE: MPV) (the "Trust") today announced that it has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share payable on November 15, 2024, to shareholders of record on November 4, 2024. The Trust will report preliminary financial results for the third quarter of 2024 on November 14, 2024. About Barings Participation Investors Barings Participation Investors is a closed-end management investment company advised. |
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2024-10-09 20:15:00 |
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| MPV: Hard To Justify A Premium On The Eve Of Interest Rate Cuts |
MassMutual Participation Investors offers a 9.10% yield, primarily investing in private bonds and private securities, making it attractive for income-focused investors. The fund's recent performance has been strong, outperforming major bond indices, but it has shown lower overall returns compared to its peers over five years. MPV's unique strategy includes privately placed debt and convertible securities, but its high allocation to floating-rate assets could lead to future distribution cuts. |
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2024-09-12 10:29:39 |
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| 5 Best CEFs This Month For Nearly 9% Yield (August 2024) |
For income investors, closed-end funds remain an attractive investment class that covers various asset classes and promises high distributions and reasonable total returns. Closed-end funds, or CEFs, are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper draw-downs than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone. In this monthly series, we highlight five CEFs with solid track records that pay high distributions and offer “excess” discounts. We try to separate the wheat from the chaff using our filtering process to select just five CEFs every month from around 500 closed-end funds. |
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2024-08-24 13:00:00 |
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| Barings Participation Investors Reports Preliminary Second Quarter 2024 Results and Announces Increased Quarterly Cash Dividend Of $0.37 Per Share |
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Trustees of Barings Participation Investors (NYSE: MPV) (the "Trust") met on August 15, 2024, and would like to report its preliminary financial results for the second quarter of 2024. Financial Highlights(1) Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 Total Amount Per Share(5) Total Amount Per Share(4) Net investment income(2) $ 4,066,456 $ 0.38 $ 3,803,027 $ 0.36 Net realized (losses) / gains(3) $ (580,926 ) $ (0.05 ). |
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2024-08-15 19:30:00 |
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| KIA ADDS HYBRID POWERTRAIN TO THE CARNIVAL MPV LINEUP AND ANNOUNCES 2025 PRICING |
2025 Kia Carnival has a starting MSRP of $36,500 New Carnival Hybrid variant starts at $40,500 Refreshed MPV elevates multi-purpose appeal with hybrid power, sophisticated design enhancements and next-gen technology IRVINE, Calif. , June 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Kia announced pricing details for the refreshed 2025 Carnival, which boasts a bolder design, next-gen technology and an optional turbo-hybrid powertrain, highlighting its versatile multi-purpose capabilities. |
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2024-06-24 13:00:00 |
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| MPV: Moving This Credit CEF To Hold After The Large Premium Move (Rating Downgrade) |
MPV: Moving This Credit CEF To Hold After The Large Premium Move (Rating Downgrade) |
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2024-06-17 04:54:07 |
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| Building A 10% Income Portfolio Today |
Six years ago, I wrote my first article on investing, in which I outlined the criteria that had guided me when constructing my first income portfolio. I have tried to retrace here the steps leading up to that article and then subsequent developments in creating my current portfolio. Today, I favor CEFs and ETFs that, in addition to providing regular income, show a positive NAV performance since inception, thereby demonstrating their ability to also generate value over time. |
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2024-05-30 10:57:36 |
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| Chinese EV Maker Li Auto Misses Q1 Revenue Expectations Despite Surging Vehicle Sales, Stock Tanks |
Li Auto Inc LI reported fiscal first-quarter 2024 revenue growth of 36.4% year-on-year to $3.55 billion, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $3.84 billion. Adjusted net earnings per ADS was $0.17 missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.35. The stock price dropped after the results. Vehicle sales increased 32.3% to $3.4 billion, mainly attributable to the increase in vehicle deliveries. Total vehicle deliveries were 80,400 units in the quarter, an 52.9% Y/Y increase. Also Read: Tesla Tries To Boost China Sales With Free Supercharging Miles After Price Cuts The vehicle margin declined by 50 bps year over year to 19.3%, while the gross margin expanded by 20 bps year over year to 20.6%. Adjusted income from operations was $13.9 million, down by 88.7% Y/Y. Li Auto held cash and equivalents of $13.7 billion as of March 31, 2024. Cash provided by operating activities was $462.9 million for the quarter. As of March 31, 2024, the company had 474 retail stores covering 142 cities, 356 servicing centers, and Li Auto-authorized body and paint shops operating in 209 cities, and 357 super charging stations in operation equipped with 1,544 charging stalls. In April 2024, the company delivered 25,787 vehicles, representing an increase of 0.4% from April 2023. Mr. Xiang Li, chairman and chief executive officer of Li Auto, commented, “In March, we launched and commenced delivery of our high-tech flagship family MPV, Li MEGA, which is also our first high-power charging BEV. Meanwhile, we accelerated our efforts to deploy super charging stations nationwide, adding charging resources for Li Auto users to expedite the 0-to-1 development phase of our high-power charging BEVs.” “In April, we launched and commenced delivery of Li L6, a five-seat premium family SUV, to satisfy the mobility needs of more young families, making all-wheel-drive range extension system and intelligent features available on vehicles priced below RMB300,000.” Outlook: Li Auto sees second-quarter fiscal 2024 revenue of $4.1 billion – $4.3 billion, representing an increase of 4.2% – 9.4% Y/Y. LI expects first-quarter vehicle deliveries of 105,000 – 110,000, representing an increase of 21.3%—27.1% year over year. Li Auto stock lost over 15% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via VanEck Low Carbon Energy ETF SMOG and First Trust Long/Short Equity FTLS. Price Action: LI shares traded lower by 4.26% at $23.83 in premarket at the last check Monday. Photo via Shutterstock © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. |
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2024-05-20 11:23:26 |
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| 5 Best CEFs This Month For A 10% Yield (May 2024) |
For income investors, closed-end funds remain an attractive investment class that covers various asset classes and promises high distributions and reasonable total returns. Closed-end funds, or CEFs, are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper draw-downs than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone. In this monthly series, we highlight five CEFs with solid track records that pay high distributions and offer "excess" discounts. We try to separate the wheat from the chaff using our filtering process to select just five CEFs every month from around 500 closed-end funds. |
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2024-05-19 14:00:00 |
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| Barings Participation Investors Reports Preliminary First Quarter 2024 Results and Announces Increased Quarterly Cash Dividend Of $0.36 Per Share |
CHARLOTTE, N.C.CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Trustees of Barings Participation Investors (NYSE: MPV) (the "Trust") met on May 16, 2024 and would like to report its preliminary financial results for the first quarter of 2024. Financial Highlights(1) Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 Three Months Ended December 31, 2023 Total Amount Per Share(5) Total Amount Per Share(4) Net investment income(2) $ 3,803,027 $ 0.36 $ 3,529,750 $ 0.33 Net realized (losses) / gains(3) $ 1,215,599. |
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2024-05-16 19:00:00 |
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| Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) Industry Market Size to Worth USD 88.7 Billion by 2030 |
Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) Industry Market The Exactitude Consultancy Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) Industry Market Report – Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2024-2030 Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) Industry: Catering to diverse transportation needs, the MPV industry offers versatile vehicles suitable for various passenger and cargo requirements.” — Exactitude Consultancy LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, March 27, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — … The post Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) Industry Market... |
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2024-03-27 05:14:06 |
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| 5 Best CEFs This Month For 8.5% Yield (March 2024) |
For income investors, closed-end funds remain an attractive investment class that covers a variety of asset classes and promises high distributions and reasonable total returns. Closed-end funds, or CEFs, are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper drawdowns than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone. In this monthly series, we highlight five CEFs with solid track records that pay high distributions and offer "excess" discounts. We try to separate the wheat from the chaff using our filtering process to select just five CEFs every month from around 500 closed-end funds. |
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2024-03-24 11:00:00 |
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| Barings Participation Investors Reports Preliminary Fourth Quarter 2023 Results |
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Trustees of Barings Participation Investors (NYSE: MPV) (the "Trust") met on February 26, 2024, and would like to report its preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter of 2023. Financial Highlights(1) Three Months Ended December 31, 2023 Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 Total Amount Per Share(4) Total Amount Per Share(4) Net investment income(2) $ 3,529,750 $ 0.33 $ 4,343,755 $ 0.40 Net realized gains / (losses)(3) $ 198,004. |
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2024-02-26 17:00:00 |
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| 5 Best CEFs This Month For 9% Plus Yield (February 2024) |
For income investors, closed-end funds remain an attractive investment class that covers a variety of asset classes and promises high distributions and reasonable total returns. Closed-end funds, or CEFs, are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper drawdowns than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone. In this monthly series, we highlight five CEFs with solid track records that pay high distributions and offer "excess" discounts. We try to separate the wheat from the chaff using our filtering process to select just five CEFs every month from around 500 closed-end funds. |
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2024-02-25 11:00:00 |
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| Li Auto Delays Mega MPV Launch; XPeng Touts X9 Pre-Orders |
Li Auto delayed the launch of its all-electric Mega MPV until March. XPeng will launch its X9 minivan on Jan. 1, with over 30,000 pre-orders. |
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2023-12-31 10:54:03 |
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| 5 Best CEFs This Month For 9.5% Yield (December 2023) |
For income investors, closed-end funds remain an attractive investment class that covers a variety of asset classes and promises high distributions and reasonable total returns. Closed-end funds, or CEFs, are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper drawdowns than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone. In this monthly series, we highlight five CEFs with solid track records that pay high distributions and offer "excess" discounts. We try to separate the wheat from the chaff using our filtering process to select just five CEFs every month from around 500 closed-end funds. |
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2023-12-23 11:00:00 |
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| MPV: A Winner Will Continue To Perform (Rating Upgrade) |
Barings Participation Investors is a fixed-income closed-end fund within Barings, renowned for its long-term performance. It focuses on middle-market lending and has shown resilience even during market downturns. The vehicle's portfolio includes tailored private credits for small to middle-market companies. It has diverse holdings across industries, primarily in first-lien senior secured loans. The fund maintains a conservative leverage ratio through bank facilities and note issuance. It has stable distributions supported by underlying asset cash flows without artificially inflated dividends. |
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2023-12-15 02:33:34 |
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