Dec 19, 2025 • plansponsor
NEUTRAL
Product & Service Launches
This article details several new product and service launches in the financial and healthcare sectors. Health-E Commerce has partnered with SmileSet for a telehealth collaboration, while AllianceBernstein and Man Group have both introduced new ETFs to expand their investment offerings. Additionally, Prudential Financial has released an updated version of its FlexGuard registered index-linked annuity product.
Dec 18, 2025 • planadviser
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Product & Service Launches – 12/18/2025
This article details new product and service launches in the financial sector on December 18, 2025. Key announcements include IncomeConductor's advanced annuity planning tools, American Life & Security Corp.'s expansion into New Hampshire, AllianceBernstein's new AB US Equity ETF, Prudential's upgraded FlexGuard 2.0 annuity, and Man Group's two new actively managed ETFs focusing on emerging markets and diversified strategies. These launches aim to provide financial advisers and investors with more sophisticated options for retirement planning, broader market access, and enhanced investment strategies.
Dec 18, 2025 • Bloomberg.com
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Munis Set to Reap Cash as Fed Cuts Rates, AllianceBernstein Says
AllianceBernstein's Matthew Norton predicts that municipal bonds will attract significant investment as the Federal Reserve continues to cut interest rates, prompting investors to seek new avenues for their money. He specifically highlighted debt from affordable-housing projects as a particularly appealing sector within munis. This forecast comes after the Fed's third consecutive rate cut, with more expected in 2026, which will further diminish returns on money-market funds.
Dec 18, 2025 • Sahm
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Assessing AllianceBernstein’s (AB) Valuation as the Stock Delivers a Solid 1-Year Shareholder Return
AllianceBernstein Holding LP (AB) has shown strong performance, with its stock up 23% over the past year, prompting an assessment of its current valuation. While its Price to Earnings ratio of 11.2x suggests it's inexpensive compared to industry averages and even Simply Wall St's fair P/E of 12.5x, a Discounted Cash Flow model indicates a fair value of $47.24, suggesting the market might be underestimating its cash generation potential. Investors should consider the potential for further upside against factors like revenue volatility and modest net income growth.
Dec 15, 2025 • TipRanks
BULLISH
AllianceBernstein launches AB US Equity ETF on NYSE
AllianceBernstein (AB) has launched the AB US Equity ETF, an actively managed exchange-traded fund, on the NYSE. This ETF was developed in collaboration with their Bernstein Private Wealth Management team, leveraging a 351-exchange mechanism. This launch underscores AllianceBernstein's commitment to combining investment expertise with optimal vehicle solutions for clients.
Dec 15, 2025 • GuruFocus
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AllianceBernstein (AB) Unveils Actively Managed US Equity ETF
AllianceBernstein (AB) has launched a new actively managed ETF, the AB US Equity ETF (XCHG), expanding its portfolio of active ETFs. The company, a prominent player in financial services managing $829 billion in assets, operates in investment management for institutional, retail, and private clients. Despite a robust net margin, AB faces challenges with declining revenue growth and high dividend payout ratio, while its valuation metrics suggest the stock may be trading at a premium.