Investment firm KKR ( KKR ) reported it will take an undisclosed stake in Avendus Capital, an Indian financial services firm, to help finance the company's credit solutions business and expand its wealth and alternative asset management offerings. USB: flat Financial shares were mainly higher in pre-market trade on Tuesday on speculation that a monthly Consumer Price Index report will show a slight increase, topping a decline last month. And life insurance company Triple-S Management ( GTS ) announced a $25 million buyback authorization of class B shares, which will start immediately.