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Anatomy of a deal: the University of Chicago’s Midwest winner
A new engineering and science building highlights plans for the new-money share of the University of Chicago’s award-winning deal.University of Chicago When the University of Chicago’s deal team embarked on the largest financing ever issued through the Illinois Finance Authority, the team had several goals. One was to transform the university’s capital structure; another was…
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UK inflation accelerates sharply to 2.3% in October
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the UK inflation myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. UK inflation accelerated sharply to 2.3 per cent in October, as higher energy costs pushed price growth above the Bank of England’s target. The annual consumer price index figure from the Office for National Statistics…
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Munis strike better tone while large new-issue slate takes focus
<img src=”https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/20381307/thumbnail” width=”100%” alt=”chart visualization” /> Municipals improved Tuesday as U.S. Treasury yields fell and equities ended mixed. Triple-A muni yields were bumped one to six basis points, depending on the curve, while USTs saw small gains across the curve with the best performance out long. The secondary took a backseat to the primary market…
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Ukraine strikes Russia with US-made long-range missiles for first time
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the War in Ukraine myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Ukraine has struck a military target inside Russia using US-made long-range Atacms missiles for the first time since Joe Biden’s administration lifted restrictions on their use, according to people familiar with the matter. Army…
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Activist ValueAct is poised to trim fat and help boost profits at Meta Platforms. Here’s how
In this article META Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images Company: Meta Platforms (META) Business: Meta Platforms builds technologies that help people find communities and grow businesses. The company’s products enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality headsets,…
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Young adults in Puerto Rico are struggling financially. Here’s what that means and why some return
Parade attendees wave Puerto Rican flags on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan during the annual Puerto Rico Day Parade. Luiz C. Ribeiro | New York Daily News | Tribune News Service | Getty Images Young adults in Puerto Rico are on shaky financial ground, a study finds. About 47% of respondents in the U.S. territory are…
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Anatomy of a deal: AlexRenew’s Small Issuer winner
“The deal demonstrates how smaller issuers can leverage innovative solutions to fund environmental projects at the local level,” said Justin Carl, AlexRenew’s general manager and CEO. In June, AlexRenew became the first wastewater authority in the Commonwealth of Virginia to issue green bonds with a $45.7 million deal to fund projects that provide a positive…
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G20 waters down support for Ukraine amid pressure for peace talks
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the world The world’s biggest economies have signalled weakening support for Ukraine, issuing a joint declaration that watered down previously agreed criticism of Russia’s war against the country and included only a broad reference to…
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California’s Santa Barbara borrows for police station and park
Santa Barbara, California, will tap the municipal bond market this week, largely to fund a new police headquarters.Adobe Stock One of Southern California’s wealthy cities is tapping the municipal bond market to build a new police station and renovate an oceanfront park. Santa Barbara — where the median home sells for roughly $2 million —…
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Chinese tech groups build AI teams in Silicon Valley
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Artificial intelligence myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. China’s biggest technology groups are building artificial intelligence teams in Silicon Valley, seeking to hire top US talent despite Washington’s efforts to curb the country’s development of the cutting-edge technology. Alibaba, ByteDance and Meituan have…
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Dental supply stock surges on RFK’s anti-fluoride stance, activist involvement
In this article HSIC Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attends a campaign event for Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. November 1, 2024. Joel Angel Juarez | Reuters Dental care supplier Henry Schein advanced in Monday trading as investors bet that Robert F.…
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What Trump’s mass deportation plan would mean for immigrant workers and the economy
Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump visits the U.S.-Mexico border at Eagle Pass, Texas, as seen from Piedras Negras, Mexico, February 29, 2024. Go Nakamura | Reuters President-Elect Donald J. Trump won the White House based partly on his promises to rein in immigration, with targeted policies that range from sending criminals…
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Anatomy of a deal: JFK New Terminal One’s Northeast winner
A May aerial photo shows progress of New Terminal One construction at New York’s Kennedy airport.JFK New Terminal One The developers of New Terminal One at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport are in the position that any salesperson would want: they have something you can’t find anywhere else. It’s the biggest airport public-private…
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Starmer to urge G20 leaders to ‘double down’ on Ukraine support
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Sir Keir Starmer, UK prime minister, will urge G20 leaders to “double down” on their support for Ukraine, as he seeks to rally support for Kyiv ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration as US president in…
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Chicago City Council rejects property tax hike
Chicago’s City Hall. The City Council on Thursday soundly rejected Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed property tax increase, part of an effort to close a yawning fiscal 2025 budget gap.Adobe Stock The Chicago City Council delivered a strong rebuke of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s fiscal 2025 budget on Thursday, voting down a proposed $300 million property tax…
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Top Wall Street analysts are upbeat on these stocks for the long haul
In this article UBER SQ AMZN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Dominika Zarzycka | Nurphoto | Getty Images The postelection rally has hit some turbulence in recent days, giving investors a bumpy ride in the near term. However, these choppy markets can harbor plenty of opportunities — for those who know where to look.…
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Young adults are holding off on moving out of their parents’ house — here’s what’s behind the trend
Approximately 1 in 3 U.S. adults ages 18 to 34 live in their parents’ home, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. The pandemic caused more young adults to return home or remain living with their parents into their late 20s and 30s, but aside from that spike, the numbers have remained fairly consistent in recent…
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Biden allows Ukraine to strike Russia with US-made long-range missiles
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the world US President Joe Biden has authorised Ukraine to launch limited strikes into Russia using US-supplied long-range missiles, in a big policy shift before the end of his White House term in January, two…
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D.C. arena deal hits headwinds
”I have been laser focused on ensuring that the jobs created by this project go first and foremost to district residents,” said D.C. at-large, Councilman Kenyan McDuffie, “and that district-based companies receive the bulk of the contracts associated with this project.” D.C. City Council The bond-financed renovation of Capital One Arena in downtown Washington D.C. is…
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European stocks lag US by record margin as ‘Trump trade’ bites
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. European markets are lagging behind Wall Street by a record margin after Donald Trump’s election victory pushed the region’s stocks lower and sent the euro tumbling. US stocks hit record highs after Trump secured his…
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