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CGBD

Carlyle Secured Lending Inc., a small-cap BDC, offers a 9.4% yield and strong dividend coverage, making it attractive for income investors. Despite recent earnings misses, it has solid fundamentals, low leverage, and investment-grade credit ratings, positioning it well for future growth.

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November 26, 2024 | 6:15 pm

MPW

Medical Properties Trust, Inc. is facing significant financial challenges, including issues with rent collection and debt maturity. Despite asset sales and re-tenanting efforts, the company's financial situation remains strained, leading to a downgrade.

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November 26, 2024 | 4:45 pm

FPAY

FlexShopper is undergoing a capital structure transformation through a rights offering to repurchase preferred stock at a discount, potentially raising $25M-$100M. This could improve its balance sheet, reduce high-cost debt, and enhance cash generation.

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November 26, 2024 | 4:45 pm

EQT

EQT has formed a $3.5 billion midstream joint venture with Blackstone to enhance its infrastructure assets and reduce its net debt to $9 billion by the end of the year.

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November 26, 2024 | 3:45 pm

BLPG

Blue Line Protection Group Inc. (OTCQB: BLPG) has significantly improved its financial position by paying off $535,000 in notes associated with Hypur Ventures L.P., demonstrating a commitment to strengthening its balance sheet.

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November 26, 2024 | 3:45 pm

TRIN

Trinity Capital (TRIN) offers a high dividend yield of 14.2%, supported by strong net investment income and record loan origination volume. Despite a slight increase in credit risk rating, the potential for an IPO boom and higher loan origination could offset negative interest rate impacts.

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November 26, 2024 | 3:30 pm

EVKIF

Evonik is undergoing restructuring with a focus on growth and efficiency, but results are mixed due to challenging macro conditions. Despite stable 3Q24 results, growth forecasts haven't fully materialized, leading to a conservative 'Buy' rating. High dividend yield and potential earnings reversal make it an attractive investment despite volatility.

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November 26, 2024 | 3:15 pm

MDIA

MediaCo Holding Inc. has successfully completed the full repayment of a $7.3 million Convertible Promissory Note, which may positively impact its financial standing.

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November 26, 2024 | 3:00 pm

TVC

TVE

The Tennessee Valley Authority's baby bonds, TVE and TVC, present attractive investment opportunities due to recent FOMC rate cuts. These bonds offer over 5% yield, are highly rated, and are trading at a discount, suggesting potential for higher returns.

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November 26, 2024 | 2:45 pm

LUMN

Lumen Technologies announced the expiration and results of its cash tender offers for its and Level 3's unsecured 2028 notes. The offers expired on November 26, 2024.

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November 26, 2024 | 2:00 pm