Private Capital Doubles Down on US District Energy With Vicinity Stake Deal

Harrison Street’s majority-stake agreement for Vicinity Energy highlights institutional interest in essential-service US infrastructure amid rate uncertainty.

Hormel’s $1.055 Billion Brakebush Deal Tests the Defensive Protein Thesis

Hormel’s $1.055 billion Brakebush acquisition puts scale, cash-flow stability and dividend sustainability under the microscope.

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Perella Weinberg Shares Surge as Piper Sandler Acquisition Talks Put Boutique Bank Consolidation in Focus

Bond Yields Near 19-Year Highs Put Defensive Diversification Back in Focus

With bond yields at 19-year highs, US Treasuries and Canadian dividend exposure are drawing fresh attention from conservative investors.