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Houlihan Lokey, Inc.

HLI

Financial Services

2w

Resilience and Diversification of Houlihan Lokey's Business Model Amid Market Volatility

The company highlighted the resilience of its diversified business model across industry and geography, which has helped it adapt to a volatile macro environment.
Despite market uncertainties, all three business lines showed solid performance, with specific growth in Corporate Finance, Financial Restructuring, and Valuation Advisory.
Management emphasized the benefits of geographic diversification, noting that U.S. markets outperform EMEA but both remain active.

Annaly Capital Management, Inc.

NLY

Financial Services

3w

Impact of GSE Reform and Privatization Expectations

Management expressed optimism about GSE reform, noting that privatization efforts will preserve the implicit guarantee and aim to tighten MBS spreads.
They highlighted that GSEs still need to raise capital and that the process of privatization is not imminent, but they see potential for lower supply and improved technicals in the future.
The company is positioning to compete for non-core GSE-originated loans, which constitute roughly 20% of GSE originations, indicating strategic growth opportunities.

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.

KNSL

Financial Services

3w

Strategic Focus on Small E&S Accounts and Market Diversification

Kinsale emphasizes its focus on small E&S accounts, maintaining broad risk appetite and advanced technology without legacy software.
Management highlights diversification across multiple industry segments, including new homeowners products in Texas, Louisiana, Colorado, and California.
The company aims to capitalize on opportunities in the evolving homeowners market, especially in states like California and Southeastern coastal regions.

Home Bancshares, Inc.

HOMB

Financial Services

1mo

Historical Growth and Strategic Evolution of Home Bancshares

From a $22 million asset bank in 1998 to nearly $23 billion today.
Expansion from 5 employees to 2,600 and from one office to 217 across five states.
Market cap growth from $4.5 million purchase price to nearly $6 billion.
Ranked #64 in total assets among US banks and #35 in market value.
Management emphasizes the company's long-term growth, profitability, and strong capital position.

Tradeweb Markets Inc.

TW

Financial Services

2w

Tradeweb Achieves Record Revenue and Market Share Growth in 2025

Quarterly revenues surpassed $1 billion, setting a new high watermark, with over $513 million in Q2 2025, up 26.7% YoY.
First half revenue exceeded $1 billion, indicating sustained double-digit growth for the year.
International business grew 41%, driven by strategic initiatives in EM and APAC regions.
Record volumes across asset classes, with strong client engagement despite market volatility.

The Western Union Company

WU

Financial Services

2w

Western Union's Strategic Focus on Customer-Centric Growth and Market Leadership

Devin McGranahan emphasized the company's strategy to become a truly customer-centric organization by enhancing omnichannel customer experiences, increasing market competitiveness in key corridors, and building executional rigor.
The strategy aims to return Western Union to sustainable, profitable revenue growth, leveraging investments made over the past two years.
Management highlighted the importance of maintaining above-industry margins, returning capital to shareholders, and building share in retail and digital segments.

West Bancorporation, Inc.

WTBA

Financial Services

3w

Strategic Focus on Relationship Building and Deposit Growth Amid Asset Repricing Opportunities

The company emphasizes ongoing relationship building and deposit growth as key strategies.
Asset repricing is expected to benefit margins and earnings through 2026.
Management highlights success in attracting new relationships across markets, with a focus on strengthening the balance sheet.