top stories of 15 October

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1. YieldMax declares dividends for seven option income ETFs, from $0.0822 to $0.5632 per share

   YieldMax declared payouts for seven option income funds, ranging from $0.0822 (TSM) to $0.5632 (PLTR). Seeking Alpha report dated October 14, 2026.

   Dividend · ETF · Palantir Technologies · S&P 500 — 15 sources

2. BlackRock discloses stakes in eight UK companies involved in takeover situations

   BlackRock filings show holdings in RHI Magnesita, Rotork, SEGRO, SThree, Vesuvius, Bodycote, Pollen Street and easyJet as of 13 October 2026.

   Ownership · Stock · RHI Magnesita NV · Security — 8 sources

3. RBC Capital Trims Johnson & Johnson Target to $280, Keeps Outperform

   According to Benzinga, RBC Capital cut its Johnson & Johnson price target to $280 from $290 and kept Outperform. The bank also maintained Outperform on two energy names.

   Analyst Rating · Price Target · Pharma · United States — 8 sources

4. Petrobras ADR Price Target Raised to $24.02, Implying About 6% Downside

   According to FactSet, the average 12-month target for Petrobras ADRs rose to $24.02 from $23.52, while the local-share target moved to BRL 76.86 from BRL 74.99.

   Price Target · Brazil · Cosmetics · Analyst Rating — 6 sources

5. Six YieldMax option income ETFs announce weekly distributions payable October 16

   Seeking Alpha reports weekly distributions from six YieldMax option income ETFs, all payable October 16 with October 15 record and ex-dividend dates.

   ETF · Dividend · NVIDIA · Intel — 6 sources

6. CAVA, Klaviyo and Waystar Set Dates for Third Quarter 2026 Results

   CAVA, Klaviyo and Waystar have announced when they will publish third quarter 2026 results, on November 2 and November 4. Source: Newsmetry API.

   Earnings · United States · Energy · Stock — 8 sources

7. RBC Capital keeps Outperform on Infinity Natural and Enerflex

   RBC Capital maintained Outperform ratings on Infinity Natural with a $21 target and Enerflex with a $35 target. Reference data provided by Benzinga.

   Analyst Rating · Price Target · Energy · North America — 5 sources

8. Select Water Solutions Prices Upsized $900 Million Notes Due 2034

   Select Water Solutions priced an upsized $900M of 7.625% senior notes due 2034 at par; proceeds go to the Pilot Water acquisition and debt repayment.

   Debt · Bond · Financing · Balance Sheet — 4 sources

9. ProCredit Holding: four board members acquire shares under option programmes

   Four managing board members of ProCredit Holding AG acquired bank shares at 8.61 EUR under option programmes. EQS News published the notifications on 14 October 2026.

   Stock · Ownership · Europe · Insider Dealing — 4 sources

10. UBS Keeps Neutral on MAA and CSR but Cuts Price Targets

    UBS kept Neutral ratings on Mid-America Apartment and Centerspace while cutting price targets to $123 and $65 per share, according to Benzinga.

    Analyst Rating · Google · Price Target · Real Estate — 4 sources

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