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Reeves Finally Faces Day of Reckoning on Her Long-Trailed Budget

In the 83 days since UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced the date of her second budget, she’s told both bond-market investors and Labour Party backbenchers that it’s been drafted with them in mind.

In the 83 days since UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced the date of her second budget, she’s told both bond-market investors and Labour Party backbenchers that it’s been drafted with them in mind.
Bloomberg Markets • Nov 25, 10:30 PM
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Japan-China Spat Clouds Anime Boom’s Momentum in China

Earlier this month, fans packed a Guangzhou cinema to see Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle, helping to make the animated feature China’s top-grossing foreign film of the year.

Earlier this month, fans packed a Guangzhou cinema to see Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle, helping to make the animated feature China’s top-grossing foreign film of the year. Some even came in cosplay, excited to be part of a cultural phenomenon that’s smashing box office records around the world.
Bloomberg Politics • Nov 25, 10:30 PM
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Reeves Finally Faces Day of Reckoning on Tax-Raising Budget

In the 84 days since UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced the date of her second budget, she’s told both bond-market investors and Labour Party backbenchers that it’s been drafted with them in mind.

In the 84 days since UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced the date of her second budget, she’s told both bond-market investors and Labour Party backbenchers that it’s been drafted with them in mind.
Bloomberg Markets • Nov 25, 10:30 PM
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NewtekOne, Inc. Initiates Exchange Offer for Senior Notes Amid Strategic Debt Restructuring

NewtekOne, Inc. has announced an Exchange Offer to swap its 8.50% Fixed Rate Senior Notes due 2031 for all outstanding 5.50% Notes due 2026, valued at $95 million. This strategic move aims to enhance financial flexibility and reduce interest expenses as the company prepares for future growth.

In a significant financial maneuver, NewtekOne, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEWT) has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on November 25, 2025, to initiate an Exchange Offer. This offer involves the exchange of its 8.50% Fixed Rate Senior Notes due 2031 (the "New Notes") for any and all of its outstanding 5.50% Notes due 2026 (the "Old Notes"). As of November 18, 2025, the outstanding aggregate principal amount of the Old Notes...
USFM • Nov 25, 10:19 PM
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SmartFinancial, Inc. Launches Exchange Offer for $100 Million in Subordinated Notes

SmartFinancial, Inc. is offering to exchange up to $100 million of its unregistered subordinated notes for newly registered securities, as part of a strategic move to enhance liquidity and compliance. The exchange is aimed at holders of the Old Notes issued in August 2025, with no cash proceeds expected from this transaction.

In a significant corporate action, SmartFinancial, Inc. (OTC: SMBK), a Tennessee-based financial services company, has filed an amendment to its registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to facilitate an exchange offer for up to $100 million in aggregate principal amount of its 7.25% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2035. This exchange offer is directed at the holders of the unregistered subordinated notes that were issued in a private placement on August 20,...
USFM • Nov 25, 10:19 PM
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Bloomberg Markets 11/25/2025

"Bloomberg Markets" follows the market moves across every global asset class and discusses the biggest issues for Wall Street.

"Bloomberg Markets" follows the market moves across every global asset class and discusses the biggest issues for Wall Street. On the show we discusses Kevin Hasset being seen as frontrunner in the search for Fed Chair, and Nvidia, Kohl's, Best Buy outlook. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Markets • Nov 25, 9:57 PM
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Dell's AI Forecast Isn't Exciting, Susquehanna's Hosseini Says

Mehdi Hosseini, Susquehanna International Group senior equity research analyst, says he is remaining neutral on Dell after the company raised its annual projections for the key artificial intelligence server market.

Mehdi Hosseini, Susquehanna International Group senior equity research analyst, says he is remaining neutral on Dell after the company raised its annual projections for the key artificial intelligence server market. He speaks on "Bloomberg The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Markets • Nov 25, 9:46 PM
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Traders Crowd Into Fed Futures Targeting a December Rate Cut

Investors are betting big that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again when policymakers meet next month, erasing doubts that had tipped the odds against a move as recently as last week and setting the stage for gains in US bonds.

Investors are betting big that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again when policymakers meet next month, erasing doubts that had tipped the odds against a move as recently as last week and setting the stage for gains in US bonds.
Bloomberg Markets • Nov 25, 9:30 PM
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Korean PE Industry Proposes to Self-Regulate After Homeplus Woes

South Korea’s private equity fund industry promised new “self-regulation” after a string of controversies including the abortive Homeplus Co.

South Korea’s private equity fund industry promised new “self-regulation” after a string of controversies including the abortive Homeplus Co. buyout led by billionaire Michael Kim’s MBK Partners shook public confidence and triggered calls for tighter oversight.
Bloomberg Markets • Nov 25, 9:30 PM
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Beware of this Black Friday scam

“I received an email from eBay, or at least it looked like it was from an official eBay address.

“I received an email from eBay, or at least it looked like it was from an official eBay address.”
MarketWatch - Top Stories • Nov 25, 9:20 PM