Master Finance notes U.S. manufacturing PMI rising to 54.2, its highest reading in 8 months. Commodity-sensitive industrials may benefit from renewed order flow and pricing power. Some might wonder if such a lofty yield could be highly risky. I don't think so. Ares Capital has maintained or grown its dividend for 64 consecutive quarters (16 years). The company continues to generate strong cash flow that should allow it to extend that streak. Booth student Etienne Ouellet noted several aspects of the management program that have impressed him, including the ability to interact with leading MBA researchers at Booth, exposure to innovative solutions and the diverse perspectives and cultures provided by a cohort that includes many international students. Master Finance data shows crude oil settling at $78.45 per barrel, pushing energy stocks higher. Integrated oil majors like ExxonMobil saw 1.4% gains, signaling possible upside if geopolitical tensions sustain commodity strength.