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Despite Supply Chain Concerns, Small Businesses Remain ‘Optimistic’

Economic Indicators | February 6, 2026

As the sweep of international tariffs continues to go into effect, numerous small business owners are growing concerned over how it will affect their shops and supplies. However, theyremain hopeful about their economic outlook, according to a new study.  Over 34% of small business owners stated that rising costs of supplies have impacted their business within the last year, and 31% say that ongoing inflation worries have impacted them, according to a Bluevine survey of 1,067 company owners fielded in November.  The study found that only 30% of small ...

Ease Capital Secures Over $500M for Multifamily Bridge Lending Push

Alternative Assets | February 6, 2026

Ease Capital has secured a new strategic capital commitment from a leading global alternative asset manager, establishing a dedicated pool of more than $500 million focused exclusively on multifamily bridge loans in the $5 million to $30 million range.  The new program is designed to support acquisitions and refinancings of transitional multifamily assets across the U.S., with an ...

CAPTRUST Adds $2.4B Wealth Manager

Direct Investment | February 6, 2026

CAPTRUST Financial Advisors has acquired Meritage Portfolio Management, a Kansas City-based wealth manager overseeing $2.4 billion in client assets. Meritage provides wealth management services to high-net-worth individuals, as well as investment management for retirement plans and endowments and foundations, and brings 17 new colleagues to CAPTRUST, including nine advisors.  “This strategic step gives our team access to a broader ...

Non-Listed BDCs Hit Turning Point After Years of “Open-Road” Growth

Alternative Assets | February 6, 2026

After several years marked by rapid fundraising, expanding net asset values, and double-digit total return expectations, the non-listed BDC market is entering a period of recalibration, according to new data from Robert A. Stanger & Company.  Aggregate NAV for non-listed BDCs rose 2.9% in the fourth quarter to $131.8 billion—a notable downshift from the 9.0% ...