La catena delle opzioni mostra i dati chiave delle opzioni azionarie di B. Riley Financial a vari prezzi di esercizio e date di scadenza. I trader utilizzano queste informazioni per analizzare potenziali operazioni e valutare il sentiment del mercato per B. Riley Financial..

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B. Riley Financial

B. Riley Financial Inc is a diversified financial services company. The company through its subsidiaries offers investment banking and financial services to corporate, institutional, and high-net-worth clients and also asset disposition, valuation and appraisal, and capital advisory services to retail, wholesale, institutional, lenders, capital providers, private equity investors, and professional services firms in United States, Canada, and Europe. It also provides internet access and subscription services. The reportable operating segments of the company include Capital Markets, Wealth Management, Financial Consulting, Auction and Liquidation, Communications segment, and Consumer products segment.

UBS analyst Doug Harter maintains Trinity Cap (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRIN#NASDAQ">TRIN</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $17 to $17.5.

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UBS Maintains Buy on Trinity Cap, Raises Price Target to $17.5

UBS analyst Vilas Abraham maintains TriplePoint Venture Gwth (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPVG#NYSE">TPVG</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $6.5 to $7.

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UBS Maintains Neutral on TriplePoint Venture Gwth, Raises Price Target to $7

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Shares of several semiconductor stocks are trading lower in possible sympathy with ASML, which said it cannot confirm its growth outlook for 2026 and cited macro uncertainty.

UBS analyst Lloyd Walmsley maintains Snap (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $9 to $10.

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UBS Maintains Neutral on Snap, Raises Price Target to $10

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CVRx shares are trading higher after the company announced its Barostim implant implant is set for a $45,000 medicare reimbursement for procedures performed in the outpatient setting.

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Canada Prime Minister Carney Says Canada Has Become Too Dependent On U.S., Must Diversify Trade Relationships And Rely More On Canadian Steel For Canadian Projects; 50% Tariff Will Apply To Imports Above Those Levels; Canada To Charge Extra 25% Tariff On Steel Imports From All Countries, Excluding The U.S., Containing Steel Melted And Poured In China

UBS analyst Brock Vandervliet maintains Runway Growth Finance (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RWAY#NASDAQ">RWAY</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $11.5 to $12.5.

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UBS Maintains Buy on Runway Growth Finance, Raises Price Target to $12.5

Canada To Lower Tariff-Rate Quota Levels From 100% To 50% Of 2024 Volumes For Steel Products From Non-Free Trade Agreement Countries; Canada Introducing Tariff-Rate Quota Of 100% Of 2024 Volumes For Steel Products From Free Trade Partners, Excluding The U.S.; 50% Tariff Will Apply To Imports Above Those Levels

Caesar Sengupta knows what it feels like to jump from a corporate empire into complete uncertainty. He spent 15 years at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/07/46278447/google-wants-to-hit-net-zero-by-2030-so-it-signed-a-massive-deal-with-a-bill-gates-backed-startup-thats-still-years-away-from-making-energy">Google</a>, where he led major products like Google Pay and helped launch the company's Next Billion Users initiative. Then he walked away to start something of his own: Arta Finance.
Since its launch in 2021, Arta has raised over $92 million in funding, with backing from Sequoia Capital India, Ribbit Capital, and Google CEO <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45989803/google-ceo-sundar-pichai-thinks-this-overlooked-decision-can-shape-a-young-persons-entire-career">Sundar Pichai</a>,<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/11/arta-finance-ceo-shares-his-no-1-tip-for-aspiring-entrepreneurs.html"> CNBC</a> says. But for Sengupta, the biggest win has been learning how to keep his mind clear in a high-stakes world.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Startup Pressure Made Him Rethink How He Operates</h2>
Leaving Google meant giving up structure and replacing it with volatility. In a corporate environment, risk feels managed, even distributed across departments and leadership, but startups offer no such safety net, Sengupta told CNBC.
At a startup, Sengupta said, "you're just much more fragile." He described the mental rollercoaster that hits when launching a startup later in life. Some days you feel energized, other days you wonder what mistake you made, he explained.
Sengupta said the pressure affects not just work, but also personal well-being, touching areas like health, family, and identity. He described how easy it is to get "completely drawn in" to the point where mental clarity disappears and physical health declines. According to CNBC, those challenges ultimately pushed him to reflect on his routines and adopt habits that help him reset, including what he now describes as his greatest edge: meditation.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sengupta Uses Meditation As a Survival Skill</h2>
"There's so much noise in the world," Sengupta told CNBC, pointing out that founders get pulled in every direction unless they learn how to filter.
He told CNBC he wishes someone had told him sooner to meditate. "Dude, like everything else [will] be fine. Just sit yourself down and meditate," he recalled thinking after discovering the practice. Now, he tries to sit quietly for five to ten minutes each evening, using that time to reset his mind and energy before another full day.
Meditation is not always still, he explained. Sengupta says cycling is one of the only times he truly feels unreachable, free from notifications, meetings, or any demand for his attention. &#8220;So forcing myself to be on that thing for an hour or two just makes me meditate," he told CNBC.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">His Business Is Built on Wealth, But His Mindset Is Built on Stillness</h2>
Arta Finance wants to give middle-class professionals access to financial strategies that were once limited to high-net-worth investors. According to its<a href="https://artafinance.com/global"> website</a>, users from leading global companies, including Google, Stripe, Meta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), and Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), use the platform to access curated investment opportunities across private and public markets.
Arta Finance says it also integrates advanced AI to deliver personalized insights and automated portfolio guidance. Members can explore structured products, public equities, and private alternatives while receiving support from a global community of vetted investors and experts.
As Arta Finance expands its reach, Sengupta continues to emphasize the importance of meditation as a foundational practice that helps him stay grounded amid the unpredictability of startup life. As he told CNBC, filtering out distractions and maintaining mental clarity is critical for navigating the challenges entrepreneurs face daily.
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'Just Sit Yourself Down And Meditate': This Ex-Google Exec Raised $92 Million With Support From Sundar Pichai And Sequoia Capital India

Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 10.66% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.5%. Currently, Caterpillar has a market capitalization of $191.02 billion. 
Buying $1000 In CAT: If an investor had bought $1000 of CAT stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $3,016.86 today based on a price of $406.16 for CAT at the time of writing.
<h3>Caterpillar's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Caterpillar Stock In The Last 5 Years

UBS analyst Jay Sole maintains Palmer Square Capital BDC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSBD#NYSE">PSBD</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $14 to $14.5.

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UBS Maintains Neutral on Palmer Square Capital BDC, Raises Price Target to $14.5

Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>) will release earnings results for the second quarter, before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/abt/earnings">opening bell on Thursday, July 17.</a>
Analysts expect the North Chicago, Illinois-based company to report quarterly earnings at $1.25 per share, up from $1.14 per share in the year-ago period. Abbott Laboratories projects to report quarterly revenue at $11.02 billion, compared to $10.38 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On May 27, Abbott announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the company&#8217;s Tendyne&#x2122; transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) system to treat people with mitral valve disease.
Abbott Laboratories shares rose 0.1% to close at $131.49 on Tuesday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/abt/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>Morgan Stanley analyst David Lewis maintained an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $127 to $137 on July 15, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li>Raymond James analyst Jayson Bedford maintained an Outperform rating and boosted the price target from $132 to $142 on April 17, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Matt Miksic maintained an Overweight rating and increased the price target from $158 to $159 on April 17, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Stifel analyst Rick Wise maintained a Buy rating and boosted the price target from $135 to $145 on April 17, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Matthew Taylor maintained a Hold rating and increased the price target from $135 to $137 on April 17, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
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Considering buying ABT stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Abbott Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

UBS analyst Lloyd Walmsley maintains Pinterest (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $44 to $50.

PINS

UBS Maintains Buy on Pinterest, Raises Price Target to $50

SLNH

Soluna Holdings shares are trading lower after the company announced a $5 million common stock offering.

While the market absorbs a mixed bag of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46435439/dow-tumbles-over-400-points-as-inflation-rises-faster-than-expected-fear-index-moves-to-greed-zone">inflation reports</a> and Fed projections, focus is shifting back to earnings, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/07/46420414/bank-earnings-performance-q2-citigroup-jpmorgan-blackrock-wells-fargo">beginning with the largest banks</a>. Goldman Sachs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) and Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) reported on Wednesday and their figures have the financial sector cheering.
But rather than stock-picking their way through spreadsheets and surprise provisions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETF investors</a> can take a more direct approach: positioning through financial sector funds that provide broad exposure to Wall Street&#8217;s largest names.
The earnings season started on a positive note on Tuesday. Wells Fargo &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WC#NYSE">WC</a>) topped forecasts with higher-than-expected second-quarter adjusted EPS on July 15, benefiting from higher net interest income and careful cost discipline. Meanwhile, JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) also exceeded expectations, with solid performances from both its consumer and commercial banking segments.
These initial beats gave hope that the remainder of the large bank group— Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Bank of America— could do the same, and they did today. 
Bank of America beat earnings estimates and saw revenue growth. Goldman Sachs also came ahead of estimates, as trading operations generated $840 million more revenue than expected. Morgan Stanley, too, beat earnings estimates on increased trading revenues.
This creates a key window now for ETF investors wanting to ride or hedge against banking sector volatility.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The ETF Earnings Playbook: Financials In Focus</h2>
Bank stocks can sometimes serve as macroeconomic health indicators. Loan expansion, consumer credit, investment banking work, and trading revenues all speak to a larger economic tale. And when sentiment is soaring (as it is currently, with the CNN Fear &amp; Greed Index in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; range), financials may receive a boost or a beating from even small surprises.
Three ETFs are in the limelight this earnings season:
Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>): The fund, which has an expense ratio of 0.08%, has leadership holdings in JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley.
Why it matters: XLF is the favorite ETF among retail and institutional investors for financials. It&#8217;s diversified across large-cap banks, insurers and asset managers.
The trade: Bullish on big banks beating earnings estimates? XLF provides broad but concentrated exposure.
SPDR S&amp;P Bank ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBE#NYSE">KBE</a>): This fund has an expense ratio of 0.35% and has exposure to large and regional banks. Among the top holdings are Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TBBK#NASDAQ">TBBK</a>), Citigroup Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), and Northern Trust Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRS#NASDAQ">NTRS</a>).
Why it matters: KBE equal-weights its positions, so it&#8217;s not controlled by the megabanks. That makes it a good bet if you believe the regional banking sector will surprise to the upside, or just remain stable after a rough year.
The trade: Use KBE to get a better handle on the banking sector, particularly if you anticipate positive news beyond the household names.
SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>): Top holdings: Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and, yes, the banks.
Why it matters: SPY is not a financials ETF, but banking earnings tend to lead the overall market in terms of setting the tone. Positive bank earnings can boost investor sentiment across the board.
The trade: For those who think banks will lead the momentum and enhance risk appetite, SPY is a means to participate in that without committing to a single sector.
Although the hot <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/07/46413961/june-inflation-cpi-report">headline inflation print </a>was at 2.7% YoY, core inflation surprisingly came in lower. That could be a green light for the banks, particularly if interest rate expectations are maintained and the loan books are healthy.
Despite this, not everything is rosy. The Dow fell by over 400 points on Tuesday and healthcare and materials pulled the S&amp;P 500 down. But Nasdaq jumped to new highs following Nvidia&#8217;s AI-powered chip romp, illustrating just how divided the market is.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Know Your Risk, Pick Your Basket</h2>
Earnings season is never predictable, but with ETFs, you don&#8217;t have to choose winners and losers stock by stock. Let the sector and investor sentiment do the heavy lifting.
So, whether you&#8217;re placing your bets on big beats or hedging against a letdown, ETFs such as XLF, KBE and SPY provide diversified, accessible ways to make your perspective a reality.
Because nothing speaks greed like doubling down on bank earnings, through ETFs.
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TBBK

ETF Playbook For Bank Earnings: Big Bets On Goldman, Morgan Stanley, BofA

TDTH

Trident Digital Tech Holdings shares are trading higher after the company announced it signed a public-private partnership with the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo to launch the nationwide Web 3.0 digital ID system.

Klotho Neurosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLTO#NASDAQ">KLTO</a>) announced on Wednesday that it has received notification from Nasdaq that KLTO stock has full compliance with all continued listing requirements and will remain listed and traded on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/n46437168/klotho-neurosciences-inc-regains-full-compliance-with-nasdaq-minimum-closing-bid-price-and-stockho">Nasdaq Stock Market</a>
What To Know: Klotho has regained compliance with both the minimum $1.00 bid price&nbsp; and the minimum stockholders&#8217; equity threshold requirements.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Nasdaq will continue to monitor Klotho's ongoing compliance with the stockholders&#8217; equity threshold requirement for one year.&nbsp;
The company could become subject to delisting without a cure period if it falls out of compliance in that time, but will have the opportunity to request a new hearing should that event occur.
What Else: Klotho recently announced<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/n46337387/klotho-neurosciences-inc-granted-fda-orphan-drug-designation-for-klto-202-for-treatment-of-amyotro"> it had received </a>FDA Orphan Drug Designation for its ALS therapy candidate, unlocking seven years of market exclusivity, tax credits and regulatory assistance as the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/biotech/25/07/46345543/klotho-stock-delivers-1222-biotech-blowout-opportunity-or-bubble">potential treatment </a>moves through the approval process.&nbsp;
Klotho stock has gained more than 200% over the past six months on a series of announcements including positive preclinical results and the elimination of debt from its balance sheet.&nbsp;
KLTO Stock Price: Shares of Klotho Neurosciences were up 5.62% at $82.00 in Wednesday's session, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro.</a>&nbsp;
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KLTO

Klotho Clears Nasdaq Hurdle—KLTO Stock Remains On The Big Board

Jim Cramer&nbsp;has a message for&nbsp;Apple Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>): Stop recycling your cash and start reimagining the future. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/jim-cramer">The &#8220;Mad Money&#8221; host</a> isn't mincing words—he wants Apple to stop pouring billions into stock buybacks and instead invest the cash hoard in a brain.
Translation? Ditch the financial engineering and acquire cutting-edge AI talent, tech, and tools—like red-hot Perplexity—to supercharge innovation.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Buybacks: Apple's Favorite Snoozefest</h2>
With a $3 trillion market cap and a $110 billion buyback plan, Apple's cash strategy is as exciting as watching your iPhone update overnight. Sure, buybacks boost EPS and support the stock, but they don't exactly scream future-forward. 
Cramer says it's time for Cupertino to break its cycle of cash hoarding and repurchasing and start thinking like a tech company again.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Buy A Brain: Cramer's Call For An AI Wake-Up</h2>
It&#8217;s Cramer-speak shorthand: Apple doesn't just need AI features — it needs to buy a brain and embed it deep in its DNA. That could mean scooping up Perplexity, the AI darling behind the Comet browser, whose capabilities could finally give Siri a much-needed IQ boost. Imagine a Siri that doesn't just understand, but anticipates, outperforms Alexa, and becomes the crown jewel of every iPhone.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Perplexity: The AI Power Move Apple Won't Make (But Should)</h2>
Perplexity's tech is catching fire, and Cramer thinks it's exactly what Apple needs to leapfrog&nbsp;Meta Platforms Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and&nbsp;Alphabet Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Google in the AI race.
The catch? Apple's M&amp;A history is notoriously timid. Their biggest moves are usually software updates, not splashy deals. But if there were ever a time to shake things up, it's now.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Genius Play Or Meme-Worthy Miss?</h2>
Cramer's take has the internet buzzing. Bulls say a bold AI acquisition could reignite Apple's innovation engine and stock. Skeptics say it's just another Cramer-ism destined for X sarcasm. 
Either way, his point stands: Apple can't afford to sit out the AI revolution armed with buybacks and nostalgia.
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PFLT

UBS Maintains Neutral on PennantPark Floating Rate, Raises Price Target to $10.75

RBLX

Roblox shares are trading higher after JP Morgan maintained an Overweight rating and raised its price target from $120 to $125.

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B. Riley Financial Announces Private Bond Exchange to Reduce Debt by Approximately $12 Million

B. Riley Financial Announces CFO Transition

B. Riley Financial Announces Private Bond Exchange to Reduce Debt by Approximately $46 Million

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B. Riley Financial Announces Notification of Delinquency with Nasdaq

B. Riley Financial Granted Extension From Nasdaq Regarding Listing Rules

B. Riley Financial Announces the $117.8 Million Sale of GlassRatner to TorQuest Partners

B. Riley Financial Reduces Debt by Approximately $15 Million via Private Bond Exchange

B. Riley Financial Amends Senior Credit Facility with Oaktree

B. Riley Financial Reduces Debt by Approximately $18 Million via Private Bond Exchange

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AMTD IDEA

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Grande Group

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MDB Capital Holdings, LLC - Class A common

MDB Capital Holdings

Magic Empire Global Limited - Class A Ordinary Shares

Magic Empire Glb

mF International Limited - Class A Ordinary Shares

mF International

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Oppenheimer Hldgs

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Perella Weinberg

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Solowin Holdings

UP Fintech Holding Limited - American Depositary Shares representing fifteen Class A Ordinary Shares

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