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OLD GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.63 as of July 31, 2026. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, to be paid on August 31, 2026 to holders of record on July 31, 2026, with the same ex-dividend date. Cautionary Statement…

Mortgage rates fall for a second week, potentially aiding EFC, NLY & AGNC as refinancing rises and lower rates support mortgage-market activity.

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California State Teachers Retirement System raised its position in shares of Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) by 92.5% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 154,243 shares of the financial services provider's stock after acquiring an additional 74,135