Description: Lexington Partners L.P. ("Lexington"), a leading global manager of secondary private equity and co-investment funds, today announced that it has promoted three investment professionals to Partner, effective January 1, 2026.
Description: Invesco reports 0.7% increase in December AUM to $2.17T as $7.7B in long-term inflows and FX gains offset a $23B hit from weak markets.
Description: Investing.com--Franklin Templeton (NYSE:BEN) said on Tuesday it has updated two institutional money market funds managed by its affiliate Western Asset Management to support two tokenized-finance use cases: stablecoin reserve management under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act and distribution through blockchain-enabled intermediaries.
Description: What Franklin Resources’ Recent Returns Signal for Investors Franklin Resources (BEN) has drawn attention after a stretch of solid performance, with total return figures over the past year and multi year periods giving investors fresh data points to reassess the stock. See our latest analysis for Franklin Resources. The latest share price of US$25.66 comes after a 1 month share price return of 9.28% and an 11.95% 3 month share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 43.17%...
Description: NEW YORK, January 08, 2026--Benefit Street Partners ("BSP"), a leading credit-focused alternative asset manager, announced the final close of BSP Real Estate Opportunistic Debt Fund II ("ODF II"), providing $10 billion of investable capital, inclusive of related vehicles and anticipated leverage, across $3 billion of equity commitments. This fundraise caps a year of historic deployment for BSP’s commercial real estate team, which originated nearly $9 billion of real estate investments during 202
Description: SAN MATEO, Calif., January 07, 2026--On Friday, January 30, 2026 at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, Franklin Resources, Inc. (the "Company") [NYSE:BEN] will release its first quarter operating results. A written commentary on the results will also be available via investors.franklinresources.com at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
Description: BEN's December AUM rose to $1.68T, fueled by $28B in net inflows, with gains across equity, fixed income, and alternative assets.
Description: SAN MATEO, Calif., January 06, 2026--Franklin Resources, Inc. Announces Preliminary Month-End Assets Under Management
Description: SAN MATEO, Calif., January 06, 2026--Franklin Templeton Sees Opportunities in Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Estate, and Infrastructure for 2026
Description: Wondering if Franklin Resources is good value at around US$23.80? This article unpacks what the current price might be implying and how that lines up with several valuation checks. The stock has been relatively flat year to date, with a 1.7% gain over the last 30 days, a 2.4% decline over the last week, and a 26.1% return over the last year adding some mixed signals about sentiment and risk. Recent attention on large asset managers, including Franklin Resources, has focused on how they are...
Description: ENSG, IVR, ABM, BEN and NWFL recently raised dividend payouts, offering income-focused investors options as markets balance AI optimism and Fed caution.
Description: Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Franklin Resources (BEN) have what it takes? Let's find out.
Description: Franklin Templeton Canada today announced the final December 2025 cash distributions and the annual reinvested distributions for its ETFs and ETF series of mutual funds available to Canadian investors. This is an update to the estimated December 2025 cash distributions and annual reinvested distributions previously announced on December 19, 2025.
Description: Invesco soars 53.5% in 2025, topping S&P 500 asset managers. However, muted revenue growth and high intangibles raise buy-or-wait questions.
Description: The traditional ways to plan for your retirement may mean income can no longer cover expenses post-employment. But what if there was another option that could provide a steady, reliable source of income in your nest egg years?
Description: Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN) is included among the Best Stocks for a Dividend Achievers List. On December 17, Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per share. The payment is scheduled for January 9, 2026, for shareholders of record as of December 30, 2025. The new dividend reflects a 3.1% increase […]
Description: Franklin Resources offers an above-average yield and the money manager has increased its distribution for 28 consecutive years.
Description: Can BEN sustain higher payouts after lifting its dividend to 33 cents and expanding its share repurchase plan backed by decent liquidity?
Description: Franklin Resources, Inc. ( NYSE:BEN ) has announced that it will be increasing its periodic dividend on the 9th of...
Description: Franklin Templeton Canada today announced the estimated December 2025 cash distributions and the annual reinvested distributions for its ETFs and ETF series of mutual funds available to Canadian investors.
Description: The traditional ways to plan for your retirement may mean income can no longer cover expenses post-employment. But what if there was another option that could provide a steady, reliable source of income in your nest egg years?
Description: Investing.com--One of the most conservative corners of global finance, overseeing roughly $18 trillion in U.S. retirement assets, is confronting an unavoidable reality: its infrastructure is obsolete, and blockchain is no longer a future experiment. It is becoming a prerequisite for survival as non-traditional competitors move into long-term savings.
Description: The U.S. launch of spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to the two leading cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), in 2024 marked a watershed moment in the short history of digital assets. An asset, once ignored and derided by the traditional finance industry, found ...
Description: SEIC boosts its semi-annual dividend by 6.1% and expands buybacks, backed by strong earnings and liquidity.
Description: SAN MATEO, Calif., December 17, 2025--Franklin Resources, Inc. (the "Company") [NYSE:BEN] announced a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.33 per share payable on January 9, 2026 to stockholders of record holding shares of common stock at the close of business on December 30, 2025. The quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share represents a 3.1% increase over the dividends paid for the prior quarter and the same quarter last year. The Company has raised its dividend every year since 1981.
Description: Franklin Resources (BEN) disclosed this morning that on December 13, it was informed by the Department of Justice that it is prepared to resolve the investigation through a disposition that does not require the filing of any criminal charges against Western Asset in connection with the conduct charged in the case of United States v. Leech. The DOJ also informed the Franklin that as it continues the ongoing resolution discussions, which, as the DOJ noted require additional time to complete due to
Description: Franklin Resources (BEN) just got a meaningful overhang lifted, with the U.S. Department of Justice confirming it will close its probe into Western Asset’s past trade allocations without criminal charges. See our latest analysis for Franklin Resources. The DOJ overhang easing comes on top of a busy few weeks for Franklin Resources, from launching new ETFs, including a Solana product, to deepening its alternatives education push with CAIA. The stock’s roughly 17 percent year to date share...
Description: Lexington Partners ("Lexington"), one of the world's largest and most experienced managers of secondary private equity and co-investment funds, today announced the opening of its new office in Abu Dhabi, expanding the firm's global footprint to nine offices across four continents.
Description: Earlier in December 2025, the Justice Department informed Western Asset Management, an affiliate of Franklin Resources, that its investigation would be closed without filing any charges related to alleged client favoritism in trading. This resolution removes a significant legal and reputational overhang for Franklin Resources, potentially clarifying the risk profile around one of its key fixed-income platforms. We’ll now examine how the clearance of Western Asset’s investigation reshapes...
Description: The Justice Department notified Western Asset Management that it plans to resolve its investigation without filing any charges against the investment firm, Wamco said Monday. The company has been under scrutiny since authorities last year accused longtime investment chief Kenneth Leech of running a fraudulent trading scheme that favored some clients over others.
Description: Between BEN's alternatives expansion and TROW's growing platform, which asset manager is better positioned for 2026? Let's check out.
Description: SAN MATEO, Calif., December 11, 2025--Franklin Templeton, a global investment leader with more than $1.6 trillion in assets under management, today announced the launch of the Franklin Small Cap Enhanced ETF (NYSE Arca: FSML), a new addition to the firm’s expanding active ETF lineup in the United States. FSML seeks long-term capital appreciation using a systematic multi-factor investment framework that incorporates a proprietary conviction factor leveraging the insights from Franklin Templeton’s
Description: Franklin Resources has seen only a marginal tweak to its price target, with fair value estimates holding steady around $24.73 per share while the discount rate edges slightly higher and long term revenue growth assumptions remain largely intact. This subtle recalibration reflects a market narrative caught between recent performance driven upside and lingering doubts about how durable that strength will be. Read on to see how you can track these nuanced shifts in expectations and stay updated...
Description: NEW YORK, December 10, 2025--Andres Rodriguez Joins Fiduciary Trust International’s Coral Gables Office as Wealth Director
Description: Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN) is included among the 15 Dividend Stocks Paying 4%+ Yield in 2025. On December 3, Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN) reported preliminary assets under management (AUM) of $1.67 trillion as of November 30, 2025, compared with $1.68 trillion at the end of October. This month’s AUM shows mostly flat long-term flows, including […]
Description: ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, December 09, 2025--The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA), the global professional body for alternative investment professionals, has entered a multi-year strategic partnership with Franklin Templeton, a leading global institutional asset manager. This newly expanded collaboration, formalized during a signing ceremony at Abu Dhabi Finance Week, underscores a shared commitment to deepening education, community, and industry standards acros
Description: Invesco stock jumps to a new 52-week high as QQQ's impending reclassification boosts hopes for lower costs. Is this the right time to add it to your portfolio?
Description: Here are five Dividend Aristocrats that passive income investors can buy now and hold forever. They are rated Buy at top Wall Street firms.
Description: Specialist investment managers ClearBridge Investments recognized for the 14th consecutive year, and Clarion Partners, LLC receive honors for the fourth consecutive year NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / December 8, 2025 / Franklin Templeton was ...
Description: If you are wondering whether Franklin Resources is quietly turning into a value opportunity or if the stock is already fairly priced, you are in the right place to unpack what the market might be missing. The shares have been ticking higher recently, up 3.6% over the last week, 2.8% over the past month, and delivering a 16.2% gain year to date, building on a 13.3% return over the past year. These moves come as investors digest ongoing shifts in global markets, with renewed attention on...
Description: SAN MATEO, Calif., December 05, 2025--Franklin Templeton today announced it will liquidate and dissolve ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF (INFR). The liquidation is anticipated to occur on or about January 29, 2026. The liquidation was approved by the Fund’s board of trustees on December 4, 2025.
Description: Will HSA Bank's acquisition of SecureSave help WBS boost growth by adding employer emergency-savings accounts to its financial-wellness suite? Let us find out.
Description: BEN's November AUM slipped to $1.67T as flat long-term flows and Western Asset outflows offset supportive markets.
Description: These five high-yield Dividend Aristocrats look like outstanding ideas for growth and income investors.
Description: SAN MATEO, Calif., December 03, 2025--Franklin Resources, Inc. (Franklin Templeton) (NYSE: BEN) today reported preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) of $1.67 trillion at November 30, 2025, compared to $1.68 trillion at October 31, 2025. This month’s preliminary AUM reflected flat long-term flows, inclusive of $1 billion of long-term net outflows at Western Asset Management1, and the impact of positive markets. Excluding Western Asset Management, preliminary long-term net inflows we
Description: Franklin Resources recently announced the launch of the Franklin XRP ETF (XRPZ) on NYSE Arca, giving investors direct exposure to XRP price movements through an exchange-traded product utilizing the CME CF XRP-Dollar Reference Rate. This marks a significant expansion of Franklin Templeton’s digital asset offerings, which now span leading cryptocurrencies and indexes, demonstrating a continued shift towards alternative and blockchain-based investment vehicles. We’ll review how the addition of...
Description: Franklin Resources has just rolled out the Franklin XRP ETF, adding another option for investors interested in the digital asset space. This new ETF aims to track the price movements of XRP, a cryptocurrency known for its efficient cross-border payments. See our latest analysis for Franklin Resources. The excitement around Franklin Resources’ new XRP ETF comes as the company’s share price has gained momentum in 2024, with a 12.2% year-to-date share price return. Despite a recent pullback over...
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Description: Needless to say, over the last three years, the Artificial Intelligence explosion has been at the top of almost every investor’s mind. Many have become wealthy, as stocks like NVIDIA and other top tech names soared in a rally some feel is reminiscent of the late 1990s dot-com boom and bust. Between billions being spent ... Goldman Sachs Spotlights Dividend Stocks Using AI – 5 Strong Buys Now
Description: Investors need to pay close attention to BEN stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
Description: Those following along with Franklin Resources, Inc. ( NYSE:BEN ) will no doubt be intrigued by the recent purchase of...
Description: Franklin Templeton Canada today announced cash distributions for certain ETFs and ETF series of mutual funds available to Canadian investors.
Description: Wondering if Franklin Resources is a smart value pick right now? You are not alone, as many investors are re-examining this long-running financial stock’s appeal. The share price has moved down 7% in the past week and is lower by 5.3% over the last month. However, it remains up 6.5% year-to-date and 22% over five years, giving a complex picture of performance and sentiment shifts. Recent market buzz has focused on Franklin Resources’ ongoing efforts to diversify its product lineup and expand...
Description: Treasury yields recovered from early lows but not enough to avoid a second consecutive daily decline, as markets worried about lofty stock valuations and the path of interest rates.
Description: SAN MATEO, Calif., November 18, 2025--The Franklin Templeton Institute today released its Global Investment Outlook: 2026 and Beyond, highlighting three key cyclical themes for investors that underscore changing global dynamics and shifting avenues for return.
Description: A fourth-generation member of the family behind Franklin Templeton explains how he fell somewhat close to the tree.
Description: Can BEN's rapid expansion through acquisitions and partnerships fuel its next wave of growth? Let us find out.
Description: Franklin Resources’ third quarter results surpassed Wall Street’s expectations, driven by strong momentum in alternative assets, continued ETF inflows, and expansion in digital and customized investment solutions. Despite this outperformance, the market reaction was negative, with management acknowledging ongoing challenges in legacy business lines and higher expenses tied to new initiatives. CEO Jennifer Johnson noted that improvements in investment performance, product lineup optimization, and
Description: Earlier this week, the Canton Network announced the expansion of Franklin Templeton's Benji Technology Platform onto the Canton Blockchain, enabling global institutional clients to access regulated, tokenized investment products and supporting new liquidity opportunities in the digital asset space. This move further cements Franklin Resources’ commitment to blockchain innovation, opening new avenues for institutional adoption of digital assets while addressing regulatory and privacy...
Description: Can LAZ's $267.8B AUM rebound, fueled by market gains and strategic expansion, signal lasting growth ahead? Let's check out.
Description: TROW's October AUM climbed 1.3% to $1.79T, led by gains in equity and multi-asset products despite net outflows.
Description: IVZ's October AUM climbs 2% to $2.17T, fueled by $8B in net inflows and strong market gains across asset classes.
Description: VCTR's October AUM climbed to $313B, driven by equity market gains and strength across key asset classes.
Description: The Canton Network today announced the expansion of Franklin Templeton's Benji Technology Platform onto the Canton Blockchain, providing global institutional clients with seamless access to tokenized investment products. This milestone expands the availability of regulated, tokenized financial instruments on Canton and strengthens its role as the premier blockchain network for institutions.
Description: Franklin Resources (BEN) stock has seen a steady climb this year, but over the past three months shares are down about 12%. Investors are sizing up recent results as they weigh the company’s long-term potential. See our latest analysis for Franklin Resources. After a solid run earlier this year, momentum in Franklin Resources shares has faded recently. The 12.1% drop in the last three months followed a year-to-date share price gain of over 10%. While the recent dip reflects shifting risk...
Description: Franklin Resources Inc (BEN) reports significant increases in AUM and digital asset integration, despite facing challenges in fixed income outflows and operating expenses.
Description: Global investment management firm Franklin Resources (NYSE:BEN) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 36.5% year on year to $2.34 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.67 per share was 14% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Description: BEN's Q4 earnings and revenues top estimates as AUM climbs sequentially and expenses ease, boosting its operating margin.
Description: The headline numbers for Franklin Resources (BEN) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Description: Franklin Resources (BEN) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +17.54% and +10.40%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Description: The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 57 cents per share. The investment manager posted revenue of $2.34 billion in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $2.12 billion.
Description: SAN MATEO, Calif., November 07, 2025--Franklin Resources, Inc. (the "Company") [NYSE: BEN ] today announced preliminary net income1 of $117.6 million or $0.21 per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, as compared to net income of $92.3 million or $0.15 per diluted share for the previous quarter, and net loss of $84.7 million or $0.19 per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. Preliminary net income1 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 was $524.9 millio
Description: Citizens (CIA) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +16.67% and +0.95%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Description: SAN MATEO, Calif., November 06, 2025--Franklin Templeton and Wand AI Forge Multi-Year Strategic Partnership to Advance Agentic AI in Asset Management
Description: BEN's October AUM climbed 1.7% to $1.69 trillion, lifted by market gains and its Apera Asset Management acquisition.
Description: Global investment management firm Franklin Resources (NYSE:BEN) will be announcing earnings results this Friday before market hours. Here’s what to expect.
Description: SAN MATEO, Calif., November 05, 2025--Franklin Resources, Inc. (Franklin Templeton) (NYSE: BEN) today reported preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) of $1.69 trillion at October 31, 2025, compared to $1.66 trillion at September 30, 2025. This month’s preliminary AUM reflected the impact of positive markets and the acquisition of Apera Asset Management1, partially offset by preliminary long-term net outflows of $2 billion, inclusive of $4 billion of long-term net outflows at Western
Description: GCM Grosvenor (GCMG) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +11.76% and +2.38%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Description: BEN's Q4 results are expected to show lower earnings and revenue, though market gains and higher AUM may cushion the impact.
Description: Franklin Templeton Canada today announced new pricing for its suite of Core Equity Funds, effective January 1, 2026, making the fees among the lowest within its peer group. The changes apply to the Franklin Canadian Core Equity Fund, Franklin U.S. Core Equity Fund, and Franklin International Core Equity Fund, across Series F, O, and the corresponding ETF Series.
Description: Patria Investments (PAX) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +15.38% and +1.81%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Description: Franklin Resources (BEN) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Description: NEW YORK, October 29, 2025--Fiduciary Trust International Welcomes Alice Pearl as Trust Counsel in Los Angeles
Description: Franklin Templeton recently launched two actively managed international equity ETFs, the Putnam International Stock ETF (PGRI) and the Templeton International Insights ETF (TINS), offering global equity exposure outside the US with differentiated investment approaches. This expansion enhances Franklin Templeton’s ETF platform and highlights its ongoing efforts to provide investors with specialized strategies for international diversification. We'll explore how the addition of actively...
Description: If you are puzzling over what to do with Franklin Resources stock right now, you are not alone. This is a name that often slips under the radar, but recent moves are putting it firmly in the spotlight for investors looking for value and stability. Having climbed 3.2% over the past week and up an impressive 16.1% year-to-date, Franklin Resources is proving it still has runway, even as broader markets shift and reprice risk. Behind these moves, there have also been some headlines worth noting...
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Description: Rithm Capital's Q3 results may hinge on stronger servicing and asset management revenues, offset by rising expenses and weaker interest income.
Description: Franklin Resources Inc. (NYSE:BEN), operating as Franklin Templeton, recently closed on its acquisition of Apera Asset Management. The deal augments the global investment management company's alternatives platform and increases its presence in ...
Description: Franklin Templeton Canada today announced cash distributions for certain ETFs and ETF series of mutual funds available to Canadian investors.
Description: Virtus (VRTS) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -0.30% and -0.11%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Description: MSCI's Q3 results may reflect solid index and analytics growth, tempered by macroeconomic and sustainability headwinds.
Description: BEN vs. BLK: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Description: Invesco's Q3 earnings are expected to have benefited from higher AUM and revenue growth, though rising expenses could have tempered gains.