Avantis U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF

H&E Equipment Services has received a buyout offer from Herc Holdings for $104.89 per share, topping United Rentals' previous offer of $92 per share. The merger aims to achieve $300 million in synergies and $2.5 billion in EBITDA, with the deal expected to close by mid-2025 pending approvals.

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Russell Investment's strategist highlights sectors like banks, technology, and highly indebted companies as potential opportunities in a low-rate environment, advising investors to focus on stock-picking rather than broad sector bets.

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