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Stock Recommendations: Three stocks with strong income characteristics and buy rankings are highlighted: Frontline plc (FRO) with a 5.3% dividend yield, ORIX Corporation (IX) with a 3.1% yield, and Univest Financial Corporation (UVSP) with a 2.9% yield.

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Debt Financing for Piano Software: ORIX Corporation USA's Growth Capital business has successfully closed a debt financing facility for Piano Software, Inc., which specializes in digital experience management and analytics, alongside Piano's Series D equity fundraise led by Updata Partners.

Partnership and Growth: This marks the second collaboration between ORIX USA and Piano, with both parties expressing satisfaction in their partnership as Piano continues to expand its market presence across various industries.

Tesla's Battery Supply to Japan: Tesla will provide its Megapack batteries, totaling 548 megawatt-hours, to a major power storage facility in Maibara, Japan, set to begin operations by 2027, as demand for energy management solutions increases.

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Secondary Offering Announcement: Ormat Technologies, Inc. has announced a secondary offering of 3.7 million shares at $76.20 each on behalf of ORIX Corp., with the offering expected to close on December 13.

Market Performance: Following the announcement, Ormat's stock closed at $80.19 but was trading lower at $76.50 in expected trading.

Secondary Offering Announcement: Ormat Technologies, Inc. has announced a secondary offering of 3.7 million shares at $76.20 each on behalf of ORIX Corp., with the offering expected to close on December 13.

Market Performance: ORA's stock closed at $80.19, but is anticipated to open lower at $76.50 in upcoming trading sessions.

Stock Performance Overview: IX's stock has a 52-week low of $89.90 and a high of $125.84, with the last trade recorded at $111.48.

Market Analysis Note: The article mentions other stocks that have recently fallen below their 200-day moving average, indicating potential market trends.

Earnings Performance: ORIX Corporation reported a record high net income of ¥182.9 billion for the first half of fiscal year 2025, marking a 42.8% increase year-over-year and achieving 46.9% of their full-year net income target of ¥390 billion.

Future Outlook: The company anticipates continued strong earnings into the second half of the fiscal year, as outlined during their Q2 2025 results conference call.

Orix's Strong Buy Rating: Orix has received a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) due to rising earnings estimates, indicating positive sentiment about its business outlook and potential for stock price increases.

Earnings Estimate Revisions Impact: The correlation between earnings estimate revisions and stock price movements highlights the effectiveness of the Zacks rating system, which positions Orix among the top 5% of stocks based on these revisions, suggesting it could outperform in the near term.

Stock Performance Overview: IX's stock has a 52-week low of $86.05 and a high of $125.84, with the last trade recorded at $108.30.

Market Analysis Note: The article includes a reference to other stocks that have recently fallen below their 200-day moving average.

Orix Corp Trading Update: Orix Corp shares have entered oversold territory with an RSI of 28.9, indicating potential exhaustion of recent selling pressure and possible buying opportunities for investors.

52-Week Performance Range: The stock's 52-week low is $86.05 and high is $125.84, with the last trade recorded at $109.29.

New Appointment at ORIX USA: Dean Dulchinos has been appointed as Managing Director and Head of Real Estate Credit at ORIX Corporation USA, bringing over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate credit asset management to the role.

Strategic Goals: Mr. Dulchinos will focus on expanding ORIX USA's third-party CRE credit asset management business, collaborating with Lument and other real estate divisions to enhance investment products and capitalize on market opportunities in real estate private credit.

Stock Ratings Update: Validea's Contrarian Investor model, based on David Dreman's strategy, has upgraded several large-cap value stocks including APA Corp, Swedbank AB, Orix Corp, Fairfax Financial Holdings, and Celanese Corporation, reflecting improved fundamentals and valuations.

Investment Strategy Overview: The strategy focuses on identifying unpopular mid- and large-cap stocks with strong underlying fundamentals, aiming for scores above 80% to indicate interest, and above 90% for strong interest in the stocks.

Stock Performance Overview: IX's stock has a 52-week low of $86.05 and a high of $120.985, with the last trade recorded at $100.51.

Market Analysis Note: The article mentions other stocks that have recently fallen below their 200-day moving average, indicating potential market trends.

Market Performance and Investor Sentiment: Japanese stocks have shown potential for recovery in 2024 after a decline due to an interest-rate hike, with expectations of mid-single-digit earnings growth and increased shareholder returns through dividends and buybacks.

Corporate Changes and Opportunities: Recent corporate activism is prompting Japanese companies to improve capital allocation and focus on shareholder returns, while trade volatility may create opportunities for certain sectors, particularly those benefiting from domestic consumer spending and tourism.

New Appointment: ORIX Corporation USA has appointed Dean Dulchinos as Managing Director and Head of Real Estate Credit, where he will focus on expanding the company's third-party commercial real estate credit asset management business.

Market Opportunities: Mr. Dulchinos aims to leverage market dynamics and collaborate with existing teams to enhance investment strategies and capital raising efforts, responding to significant upcoming CRE debt maturities and shifts in credit sources.