Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.41 Per Share 2025 Annual Distribution Totals $0.86 Per Share

Billionaire Mike Repole acquired a 1.5% stake in Churchill Downs, purchasing 1 million shares. He expressed optimism about the company's potential, citing the Kentucky Derby's popularity. Churchill Downs' stock has fallen 35% year-to-date, but Repole's investment could positively impact its performance, according to analysts. The stock was trading at $79.31 at the time of reporting.

Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (APAM) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Other Events. Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. Reports September 2026 Assets Under Management Milwaukee, WI - October 09, 2026 - Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (NYSE: APAM) today reported that its preliminary assets under management ("AUM") as of September 30, 2026 totaled $168.7

Moderna's (MRNA) shares have surged over 560% this year due to clinical and regulatory progress, including approval of its flu vaccine and positive cancer vaccine trial results. However, analysts suggest a 38% downside from current levels, with an average price target of $121. The company's market cap is $77 billion, despite limited revenue and profitability.

Blackstone (BX) raised $1B for a private credit continuation fund, with Allianz and StepStone as investors. The fund holds assets from BX's 2022 fund, which posted an 11% net IRR. The private credit secondaries market is growing, with 2024 volume at $15B, up fivefold since 2019, according to Ares Management.

Blantyre Capital II disclosed a 28.9% stake in National CineMedia, securing a board seat. The move follows a Director Designation Agreement, giving Blantyre influence over the cinema advertising company's governance. National CineMedia elected Mark Sardi to the board in May 2026 under this agreement.

Apple has reportedly reduced iPhone 18 Pro component orders by up to 20% due to lower-than-expected sales, according to Nikkei Asia. The price increase for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, up $100 from last year, may have contributed to the soft demand. Apple's stock is down around 1%.