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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Houston mayor blasts controller over investor conference sponsorships
Houston Mayor John Whitmire took aim Thursday at city Controller Chris Hollins for soliciting sponsorships from municipal bond firms for an upcoming investor conference, saying it smacks of pay-to-play and calling for an investigation. The mayor said he received calls from bond underwriting firms about sponsorships for Tuesday’s event with price tags ranging from $10,000…
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Top Wall Street analysts like these stocks for their growth prospects
In this article NVDA GTLB FTNT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Nvidia headquarters in Santa Clara, California. Loren Elliott | Bloomberg | Getty Images Optimism around artificial intelligence has helped lift the S&P 500 in 2024, boosting key chip stocks and power plays in the utilities space. Investors seeking sustainable returns will need…
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I bought a $54,000 abandoned house in Japan and turned it into a luxury Airbnb—take a look inside
Anton Wormann, 32, moved to Japan in October 2018. Courtesy of Anton Wormann Anton Wormann, 32, has always had a passion for DIY projects and creating beautiful spaces. So, after he discovered that his neighbor’s property had been abandoned, he decided to purchase it and bring it back to life. Upon inspection, Wormann discovered that…
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Nuclear energy stocks hit record highs on surging demand from AI
Shares in nuclear energy companies surged to record highs this week after Amazon and Google struck landmark power supply deals, boosting efforts to deploy the first small modular reactors (SMRs) in the US. The share prices of US-listed SMR developers Oklo Inc and NuScale power rose by 99 per cent and 37 per cent respectively…
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Puerto Rico tollways privatized after bankruptcy will sell tax-exempt bonds
The public private partnership that took over Puerto Rico toll roads out of the territory’s bankruptcy is gearing up to sell municipal debt for the enterprise. The Wisconsin-based Public Finance Authority will be pricing the $286.2 million in senior revenue bonds on behalf of Puerto Rico Tollroads, LLC. Barclays is an underwriter. Fitch Ratings rates…
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D.E. Shaw, Mantle Ridge zero in on key fixes to build shareholder value at Air Products
Budrul Chukrut | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Company: Air Products and Chemicals (APD) Business: Air Products and Chemicals is an industrial gases company. It’s focused on serving energy, environmental and emerging markets. Its base business provides essential industrial gases, related equipment and applications expertise to customers in dozens of industries, including refining,…
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Broward County, Florida, bonds upgraded by Moody’s
Broward County, Florida’s Tourism Development Tax, sales tax, and Professional Sports Facilities tax and revenue refunding bonds were upgraded by Moody’s Ratings, affecting about $628 million in bonds. Moody’s upgraded the county’s TDT revenue bonds, Series 2021 (Convention Center Expansion Project) to Aa2 from Aa3; sales tax bonds, Series 2020, to Aaa from Aa1; and…
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Hong Kong leader announces measures to address housing crisis in annual policy address
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu delivers his annual policy address at the Legislative Council on Oct. 16, 2024 in Hong Kong. China News Service | China News Service | Getty Images Hong Kong chief executive John Lee announced moves aimed at addressing the city’s housing affordability crisis, calling it “an issue of great…
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In search of art without an argument
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. The main character in Coriolanus, which is on at the National Theatre in London, is what we would nowadays call a fascist. He respects very little in the field of human endeavour outside of…
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