Thoma Bravo's Proofpoint debt concessions show the balance of power in software lending has shifted from borrowers to lenders: with SaaS/software viewed as AI-vulnerable, lenders can demand higher refinancing rates, tighter future borrowing limits, regular check-ins and other creditor-friendly terms, while sponsors like Thoma Bravo cannot walk away because they need to keep refinancing a large software portfolio.
Capital markets boom lifts Goldman and Morgan Stanley
Capital markets trading desks are experiencing a historic boom with record revenues, fueled by volatility from geopolitical tensions, AI fervor, and market moves. The stocks most tethered to these markets — Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley — have surged and are continuing to outperform, setting high bars for future quarters.
Capital markets boom lifts Goldman and Morgan Stanley
Capital markets trading desks are experiencing a historic boom with record revenues, fueled by volatility from geopolitical tensions, AI fervor, and market moves. The stocks most tethered to these markets — Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley — have surged and are continuing to outperform, setting high bars for future quarters.