ARCC News and Press, Ares Capital Corporation From 04/04/24

2024-04-04 09:00:00 ET Summary US consumer spending increased by 0.8% MoM in February, the largest gain since January 2023. The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio finished week 161 with a balance of $18,205.27, up 13.08% on invested capital. The portfolio is generating $1,430.49 in...

2024-04-04 07:35:00 ET Summary Inflation has reduced the purchasing power of even a six-figure income, making it harder to maintain a comfortable retirement. Retirement must be paid for; will it be with your life savings, or the income they produce? We look at two lifelong inc...

2024-04-03 07:15:00 ET Summary Dividends are a great way to fund a retirement. Equity REITs and BDCs are popular choices for retirees seeking dividend income due to their attractive yields and stable cash flows. We compare REITs and BDCs, and share which we think is the better...

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / April 3, 2024 / Ares Capital Corporation ("Ares Capital") (NASDAQ:ARCC) announced today that it will report earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 prior to the opening of the Nasdaq Global Select Market. Ares Capital invites all ...

2024-04-02 03:42:59 ET Summary Successful retirement planning starts many years prior, especially amidst high inflation and skyrocketing home prices. Reaching retirement with enough money saved up, to live comfortably is only a part of the equation. Each individual has differe...

2024-04-01 15:11:59 ET Summary Interest rates are set to go down, but not back to accommodative levels. Given this assumption, I discuss the key opportunities and risks for yield-chasing investors. I also elaborate on the key focus points that investors have to consider to cap...

2024-03-30 07:00:00 ET Summary Barings BDC has the potential to become a future superstar in the BDC sector with a strong balance sheet with no debt maturities until 2025. BBDC has a strong credit quality and avoids sectors prone to economic volatility. Their non-accruals are also...

2024-03-30 00:28:32 ET Summary Hercules Capital's portfolio is diverse in industry and region. This mitigates any concentration risk. Loan commitments have consistently increased since inception. There has never been a year where commitments have decreased. Despite the premium...

2024-03-29 22:17:34 ET Summary We take a look at the BDC sector through the fourth week of March. BDCs had a small positive return for the week, lagging behind the broader income market. We touch on the different types of BDC valuation metrics. And highlight our recent rot...

2024-03-29 04:52:31 ET Summary The broader income market has been in melt-up mode over the past year. Credit fundamentals are strong, but investors should be cautious and adjust their portfolios to avoid chasing yield and overextending on risk. Three types of opportunities to ...