B. Riley Financial Set to Join S&P SmallCap 600
B. Riley Financial (RILY) will join the S&P SmallCap 600 index effective April 15, 2021.
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B. Riley Financial (RILY) will join the S&P SmallCap 600 index effective April 15, 2021. This comes as The Michaels Companies (MIK) is set to be acquired by Apollo Global Management, leading to its removal from the index. The changes will take effect prior to the market opening on the specified date. This realignment reflects ongoing adjustments in the marketplace and could present new investment opportunities for shareholders of B. Riley Financial.
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- Addition of B. Riley Financial to the S&P SmallCap 600 may enhance visibility and market perception.
- Potential for increased investment interest in B. Riley Financial as part of a major index.
Negative
- The Michaels Companies' removal may indicate market volatility or investor concerns regarding the acquisition.
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News Market Reaction – MIK
The recorded move for MIK in the trading session of this news was +0.09%.
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NEW YORK, April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- B. Riley Financial Inc. (NASD: RILY) will replace The Michaels Companies Inc. (NASD: MIK) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Thursday, April 15. Apollo Global Management is acquiring The Michaels Companies in a deal expected to be completed soon pending final conditions.
Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date:
Effective Date | Index Name | Action | Company Name | Ticker | GICS Sector |
April 15, 2021 | S&P SmallCap 600 | Addition | B. Riley Financial | RILY | Financials |
S&P SmallCap 600 | Deletion | The Michaels Cos | MIK | Consumer Discretionary |
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