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  • Shreveport, Louisiana, downgraded by Moody’s

    Shreveport, Louisiana, was downgraded by Moody’s Ratings.Adobe Stock Shreveport, Louisiana, was downgraded to Baa2 from Baa1 Wednesday by Moody’s Ratings. The agency maintains a negative outlook on the rating. The downgrade of Shreveport’s issuer, general obligation and senior revenue ratings will affect $2.1 billion in debt when the city completes the anticipated $88 million Series…

  • U.S. will be ‘more pro-crypto’ after this election, no matter who wins, says Ripple CEO Garlinghouse

    In this article XRP.CM= BTC.CM= Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, speaks at the 2022 Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., May 4, 2022.  Mike Blake | Reuters Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse has been skeptical of crypto regulation in the U.S., but he is feeling highly…

  • Why bond yields are rising and what stock investors should do about that

    Bond traders are at it again, pushing Treasury yields higher and signaling the Federal Reserve was too heavy-handed when it cut interest rates by a half-percentage point last month. The recently rising yields have put pressure on the stock market — and specifically, names in our portfolio tied to housing. The 10-year Treasury yield —…

  • Rachel Reeves: My fiscal rules will provide the stability on which growth depends

    Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The writer is chancellor of the exchequer The Budget next week will deliver on the promise of change. That change will be driven by this government’s number one mission — to deliver sustainable growth after…

  • Muni market sees sharp correction in selloff

    Municipals saw a sharp correction Wednesday, with yields rising double-digits as the asset class played catch up to U.S. Treasuries after recent outperformance led to too-rich ratios. Deals in the primary repriced to higher yields as a result. Muni yields rose five to 18 basis points, depending on the scale, pushing the 10-year above 3%…

  • Houston controller holds investor conference, calls for probe of mayor

    Houston Controller Chris Hollins’ investor conference took place Tuesday without the  participation of key city officials after Mayor John Whitmore raised “pay-to-play” concerns about corporate sponsorships for the event and requested a city probe. Hollins countered on Tuesday, calling on the Houston inspector general’s office to also investigate corporate sponsorships for the mayor’s Sept. 17…

  • Watch Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse speak live on legal battle with SEC and upcoming election

    In this article BTC.CM= Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT [The stream is slated to start at 2:55 p.m. ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.] Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse will speak at DC Fintech Week in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday afternoon. Ripple, the largest…

  • 4 ways to make your home down payment savings grow, according to top-ranked advisors

    Twenty/20 Saving for a home down payment can feel challenging, given current real estate prices. Using the right assets can help give your balance a lift. When you actually need the money is the “biggest driving factor,” said Ryan Dennehy, principal and financial advisor at California Financial Advisors in San Ramon, California. The firm ranked No.…

  • RIP John ‘Mac’ McQuown, the OG quant

    Pioneers sometimes get undue credit for simply being the first of many trying to reach the promised land. Even if they had never been born, their discovery would have happened around the same time anyway. Other times they become the figurehead of what was really a collective breakthrough. But if there was a true father…

  • Future of SALT on the table post-election

    As the election looms, tax specialists and politicos are gaming out what might happen to key provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, including the deduction cap on state and local taxes.   “There’s an interesting set of bedfellows and partnerships that could emerge on SALT,” said Arshi Siddiqui, a partner at Akin, and a…

  • UK water regulator could be scrapped in ‘root and branch’ review

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  • Munis sell off, upsized $2B JFK deal

    Municipals extended their selloff with the largest losses on the short end amid another busy day in the primary market, led by an upsized JFK Airport Terminal 6 Redevelopment Project deal. U.S. Treasuries were little changed and equities ended mixed. Triple-A yields rose three to 12 basis points, playing some catch up after recent outperformance.…

  • Philip Morris is a growth stock again as shares hit all-time high on Zyn demand boom

    In this article PM Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT In this photo illustration, ZYN nicotine cases are seen on a table on January 29, 2024 in New York City.  Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Philip Morris International shares reached record highs on Tuesday after the tobacco company’s Zyn brand reported soaring demand. Shares…

  • Buying a home? Here are some key steps to consider from top-ranked advisors

    Morsa Images | Getty Buying a home is often the biggest financial decision you’ll ever make. It’s not just about choosing a place to live; it’s about making a long-term investment that will impact your financial future for years to come. Therefore, if you are looking to buy a home, there are certain steps you should…

  • Municipals outperform USTs, ratios fall

    Municipals were weaker Monday following U.S. Treasury market pressures while equities ended down. Triple-A yields rose up to seven basis points while govies were higher by eight to 12 basis points. Short ratios fell as a result of the day’s moves. The two-year muni-to-Treasury ratio Monday day was at 61%, the three-year at 61%, the…

  • Solving the UK’s consumption conundrum

    Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The writer is an external member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee An old mentor used to consult women’s dress sales when he wanted to know what was going on with the economy,…

  • DOT announces $4.2 billion in infrastructure grants

    On Monday, the Department of Transportation announced the winners of $4.2 billion in grants flowing from the Biden Administration’s infrastructure legislative crown jewel.  “Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Biden-Harris administration is carrying out ambitious, complex transportation projects that will shape our country’s infrastructure for generations to come,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.  “With…

  • KKM Financial’s Essential 40 stock fund is now an ETF

    The Nasdaq MarketSite in New York, US, on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.  Yuki Iwamura | Bloomberg | Getty Images KKM Financial has converted its Essential 40 mutual fund into an ETF, joining the growing shift by asset managers to a more tax-efficient fund model. ETFs make it easier for investors and financial advisors with taxable…

  • Do real estate agents have to disclose if someone died in a house? Here’s how to find out

    Matt Champlin | Moment | Getty Images When a real estate agent works with a prospective homebuyer, they’re required to point out physical or material defects in the property. A death on the property? It depends on the state where the house is located. In most states, death doesn’t count as a material defect requiring…

  • Cities wrestling with life after ARPA

    As funding from the American Rescue Plan Act peters out, cites are balancing reserves and issuing new debt while searching for funding streams.  “Our biggest challenge is not the replacement of the ARPA funds, it’s rather how are we going to pay for the future debt, for the amount of infrastructure debt we have facing…

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