Ares Capital

ARCC

Market cap $13.8B

Ares Capital (ARCC) concluded the recent trading session at $19.53, signifying a -2.59% move from its prior day's close.

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Ares Capital (ARCC -1.05%) is what is known as a business development company (BDC). This is a unique corporation that is designed to pass income on to shareholders.

Ares Capital (ARCC) reached $19.1 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -2.9% change compared to its last close.