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Yorkville Moves to Acquire MAGA ETF

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Yorkville America Equities plans to acquire the Point Bridge America First ETF as part of its expanding portfolio aligned with an “America First” investment strategy.

The proposed acquisition has received approval from trustees connected to Truth Social-branded exchange traded funds and follows a recent agreement to acquire another similarly themed fund.

The move is expected to strengthen Yorkville’s ETF lineup by integrating an established fund with an existing investor base.

Once completed, the acquisitions will significantly increase the total assets linked to the Truth Social ETF franchise, which currently manages under $50 million.

The transactions are anticipated to close in the second quarter of 2026.

Etsy Shares Rise After Depop Sale

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Etsy shares climbed following the announcement that the company will sell its fashion resale platform Depop to eBay for nearly $1.2 billion.

The move is expected to help Etsy refocus on its core marketplace for handmade and vintage goods as it works toward improving profitability under new leadership.

Despite weaker quarterly performance and softer demand linked to cautious consumer spending, investors responded positively to the divestiture. Analysts noted that Depop had lower profitability compared to Etsy’s main platform, making the sale a strategic step to strengthen margins.

Etsy reported fourth-quarter revenue slightly below expectations, while gross merchandise sales on its primary marketplace declined marginally.

Looking ahead, the company projects modest growth in 2026, supported by marketing initiatives and operational adjustments.

The Depop transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026.

EPAM Shares Fall After Weak Outlook

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EPAM Systems saw its shares decline sharply after issuing a cautious outlook despite forecasting first-quarter results in line with market expectations.

The company projected first-quarter revenue between $1.38 billion and $1.40 billion, aligning with analyst estimates. Adjusted earnings per share are expected to range from $2.70 to $2.78.

However, investors reacted negatively to EPAM’s 2026 revenue growth guidance of 3 to 6 percent, which signals slower expansion compared to the 5 percent organic growth reported in 2025.

EPAM operates across IT consulting, cloud services and AI-driven transformation projects. While demand for digital modernization remains steady, the company’s conservative projections appear to reflect ongoing economic uncertainty.

Fourth-quarter performance exceeded expectations, with revenue reaching $1.41 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $3.26.

Despite solid recent results, the tempered growth outlook weighed on market sentiment.