$EVT

EATON VANCE TAX ADVANTAGED DIVIDEND INCOME FUND (EVT) declared a $0.16 per share dividend, payable on 2026-09-30 to shareholders of record by 2026-09-15. The fund, managed by Eaton Vance, focuses on tax-advantaged dividend income and capital appreciation. It offers a 7.35% trailing and forward dividend yield, with a payout ratio of 31%. EVT has maintained monthly distributions since 2008, with modest dividend growth.

Evotec SE (EVT) has appointed Dr. Joanna Holbrook as Chief Scientific Officer and board member, effective November 1, 2026, according to a press release.

Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (EVT) declared a monthly dividend of $0.1646 per share, with a forward yield of 7.1%. The dividend is payable on October 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of October 15, 2026. EVT has a low payout ratio of 31% and a GF Score of 73, indicating solid overall quality. However, the stock is modestly overvalued by 19.9% according to its GF Value. Insider activity shows net selling over the past 12 months.

EVT Hotels & Resorts says it is rolling out mobile wallet hotel keys, starting with QT Sydney, letting guests access rooms via Apple Wallet or Google Wallet on iPhone, Apple Watch or Android. EVT plans to expand across QT, Rydges, Atura and LyLo over the next year, citing reduced plastic key cards and a more streamlined check-in. Source: company release.

Australia’s ASX 200 rose 0.47% to close at 9,271.60, after an intraday record 9,296.70, while the All Ordinaries gained 0.5% to 9,452 and hit 9,473.90 intraday. Materials led with a 1.11% rise, supported by gold-linked stocks. AMP, Westgold Resources, and Regis Resources led; APA Group, Goodman Group, Life360, and Block were among laggards.

Vertical Aerospace (NYSE:EVTL) said it signed an MoU with Near Earth and Honeywell Aerospace to integrate Near Earth autonomous flight products and Honeywell’s Anthem digital cockpit on its Valo aircraft. The effort targets uncrewed defense missions first, with longer-term automation for commercial passenger operations. Valo hybrid is aimed at up to 1,000-mile range and 1,100 kg payload. Analysts expect a next loss of 42 cents/share on Aug. 4, 2026.

S&P 500 futures were muted as investors weighed big bank earnings, U.S. CPI expectations, and Fed Governor Christopher Waller’s comments that rates may need to rise if core inflation stays firm. Rate futures priced a 39% chance of a 25 bp hike. 10-year Treasury yields were 4.62%. Ericsson and Evotec fell after results and guidance cuts.

-- EVT Hotels & Resorts recognised the opportunity to enter and innovate in the lifestyle-budget accommodation market, with the development of the LyLo brand and now the introduction of new room experiences under the Atura brand, cleverly designed to meet the needs of modern travellers.