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Dublin, Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ResearchAndMarkets.com has released a new report titled "High-Yield Bonds Market - Global Forecast Report 2024-2032." The report indicates that the high-yield bonds market was valued at USD 5.31 trillion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a rate of 4.3% annually, reaching USD 7.76 trillion by 2032, driven by the increasing demand for higher investment returns and the diverse applications of these bonds in financial strategies. As more investors recognize the benefits of high-yield investments, there is a notable shift towards these bonds, which are also popular among hedge funds and private equity firms for their potential to enhance income and diversify portfolios.

Fink aims to encourage the biggest asset manager in the world to explore the more profitable area of private markets.

A frequently ignored method for closed-end funds (CEFs) to increase profits is when management repurchases shares of the fund.

Putting money into dividend growth stocks can create a steady income over time. Investing in big companies can reduce risk in the future, even if they aren't very thrilling. We will examine two major players in the finance sector that have recently shared their earnings and keep providing dividend growth for their investors.

On Wednesday, BlackRock Inc. submitted a request to the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission to get permission to establish exchange-traded fund classes for its mutual funds.

In 2024, several small-cap stocks have shown good returns, but the Russell 2000 index is still in a bear market.

BlackRock, a major asset management company, is in the final stages of negotiations to buy HPS Investment Partners, a private credit firm. According to Bloomberg News, which spoke to sources familiar with the talks, BlackRock is currently the only active bidder for the company.

Fink mentioned that he anticipates a reduction of at least a quarter-point before the end of 2024.

Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock, believes that the Federal Reserve is unlikely to reduce interest rates as much as some analysts predict, cautioning that inflation is deeply rooted.