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Factoid of the Day
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Friday, August 18, 2017
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Bloomberg data indicates that global biotechnology mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity has slowed, with just $11.5 billion in announced deals thus far in 2017, according to FierceBiotech. In 2015 and 2016, biotech M&A deal volume topped $30 billion. One reason cited for the sluggish activity is some CEOs waiting to see if President Trump's tax reform policies are enacted. Another is that valuation levels for many biotechs are high. Big Pharma CEOs have stated that they are currently seeking smaller deals.
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Deep Value Dividend, 16 |
8/21/2017 |
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International Capital Strength, 35 |
8/21/2017 |
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SMid Capital Strength, 35 |
8/21/2017 |
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Equity Income Select, 54 |
8/23/2017 |
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Equity Income, 57 |
8/23/2017 |
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Stonebridge Preferred Income, 14 |
8/23/2017 |
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European Deep Value Dividend, 16 |
8/25/2017 |
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Sabrient Rising Rate, 6 |
8/25/2017 |
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Global Dividend, 52 |
8/28/2017 |
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SMid High Dividend, 27 |
8/28/2017 |
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Balanced Income, 58 |
8/30/2017 |
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Municipal Income Closed-End, 71 |
8/30/2017 |
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Municipal Income Opportunities Closed-End, 45 |
8/30/2017 |
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Balanced Income Equity and ETF, 28 |
8/31/2017 |
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Municipal Advantage Closed-End and ETF, 43 |
8/31/2017 |
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