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Slow going for development of ESG risk disclosure standards
Bond default and impairment is famously low in the municipal bond market. But the case of Paradise, California, offers an example of the rising financial risks posed by climate and management decisions. After the city was nearly destroyed in 2018 by California’s deadliest wildfire to date, the state stepped in to help the city’s redevelopment…
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Finland and Sweden poised to join Nato after Turkey drops veto
Turkey has dropped its opposition to Finland and Sweden becoming members of Nato, paving the way for the Nordic countries to join the alliance in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The three countries have signed a joint memorandum after hours of talks on Tuesday brokered by Nato, ending a six-week veto by Ankara linked…
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PREPA’s unsecured creditors, union, retirees want to bring their case to Swain
The unsecured creditors, union, and retiree group for the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, frustrated by a lack of progress, want to argue their case before Bankruptcy Judge Laura Taylor Swain, while continuing mediation. The mediators, the Oversight Board, and other parties oppose the move, made in filings Sunday with the U.S. District Court for…
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SPACs wipe out half of their value as investors lose appetite for risky growth stocks
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, June 16, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters SPACs, once Wall Street’s hottest tickets, have become one of the most hated trades this year. The proprietary CNBC SPAC Post Deal Index, which is comprised of SPACs that have completed their mergers…
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Stocks making the biggest moves in the premarket: Nike, Spirit Airlines, Occidental Petroleum and more
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Nike (NKE) – Nike fell 2.4% in premarket trading despite reporting better-than-expected quarterly profit and revenue. The athletic apparel and footwear maker forecast current-quarter revenue below analysts’ estimates amid increased promotional activity and ongoing disruptions in its profitable Chia market. Spirit Airlines (SAVE)…
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Future-Proofing Residential Developments Vs. Climate Change
Whether manifesting as floods, droughts, wildfires, tornadoes, hurricanes, derechos or temperature extremes, effects of climate change are likely to exert steadily greater impact on American cities in the years ahead. The certain negative consequences to the built environment have spurred proactive real estate developers to embrace climate-resistant design principles. Aim: To future-proof their properties against…
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Pending home sales post surprise increase in May, likely due to brief pullback in mortgage rates
A house’s real estate for sale sign shows the home as being “Under Contract” in Washington, DC. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images Pending home sales, a measure of signed contracts on existing homes, rose slightly in May, up 0.7% compared with April, according to the National Association of Realtors. That broke a six-month…
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Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Remains Above $1,200, Despite Market Volatility Increasing
ETH has managed to remain above the $1,200 level on Tuesday, despite an increase in price uncertainty in crypto markets. BTC fell below $21,000 in today’s session, as the global crypto market cap fell by as much as 2% earlier today. Bitcoin Following a marginally bearish start to the week, downward pressure intensified in today’s…
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Price analysis 6/27: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, SOL, DOGE, DOT, SHIB, AVAX
Bitcoin’s (BTC) current bear market is one of the worst, according to a report by on-chain analytics firm Glassnode. This was the first time in history that the Mayer Multiple slipped below the previous cycle’s low. Bitcoin’s fall below $20,000 on June 18 also marked the biggest ever loss booked by investors in a single…
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Quiet start to week as large new-issues in the queue
Municipals were lightly traded and little changed steady Monday, while U.S. Treasury yields rose and equities ended in the red. With the muni triple-A yield curve unchanged out long, and UST seeing small losses, ratios dipped below 100% on the 30-year. Muni-UST ratios were at 69% in five years, 87% in 10 years and 98%…
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G7 ready to explore caps on energy prices to curb Russian revenues
Emmanuel Macron wants to see a drive for higher oil production around the world as the French president seeks ways of bringing down the cost of energy and alleviating the pressure being felt by energy-importing economies. Macron made the proposal to fellow G7 leaders as they seek to hammer out the details of a price…
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Ethereum liquidity provider XCarnival negotiates return of 50% stolen ETH
XCarnival, a liquidity provider for the Ethereum ecosystem, recovered 1,467 Ether (ETH) just a day after suffering an exploit that drained 3,087 ETH, worth roughly $3.8 million, from the protocol. Blockchain investigator Peckshield noticed the XCarnival hack as it came across a stream of transactions that eventually bled 3,087 ETH from the protocol. Explaining the…
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Connecticut Green Bank plots more retail-focused climate bonds
The Connecticut Green Bank is mulling another round of its climate-certified Green Liberty Bonds after initial offerings raised more than $40 million from retail investors for renewable energy projects across the state. With a marketing program that echoed the Series E war bonds sold to Americans during World War II, Green Liberty Bonds targeted the…
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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Spirit Airlines, BioNTech, Robinhood and more
In this article MO COIN HOOD DWAC BNTX SAVE Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Spirit Airlines (SAVE) – Spirit Airlines lost 4.7% in the premarket after saying it would accept the latest improved takeover bid from Frontier Group (ULCC). The latest Frontier cash-and-stock bid is valued at $2.7 billion based on…
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$15 Million Florida Mansion Is A Disney Lover’s Dream Come True
A sprawling mansion in Orlando, Florida with Disney-themed amenities and decor has come on the market for just under $15 million. The property is in the guard-gated Carolwood neighborhood of Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort, a few minutes away from the front gate of the Magic Kingdom. The Mediterranean-style estate at 10151 Enchanted…
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How Real Money Trading Helps You Gain Valuable Experience
In this video, Peter Martin discusses the importance of gaining real trading experience by using small transaction sizes, as a way of building on preparation made in Practice Mode. He explains which aspects of trading are more suited to Practice Mode and which aspects can only be truly tested when Real Money is on the…
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Investors to see $8B of supply to close out volatile June, Q2
Municipals were little changed in a quiet summer Friday session ahead of a larger new-issue calendar and the final week of a volatile month, while U.S. Treasuries were weaker and equities rallied. Triple-A yield curves were mostly flat to a basis point or two stronger in spots while UST were weaker with larger losses on…
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G7 aims to hurt Russia with price cap on oil exports
G7 leaders meeting for a summit in the Bavarian Alps on Sunday are seeking a deal to impose a “price cap” on Russian oil as the group works to curb Russia’s ability to finance its four-month war in Ukraine. The goal would be for a broad range of countries going beyond the G7 to impose…
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6 Questions for Daniel Yan of Matrixport
We ask the buidlers in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector for their thoughts on the industry… and throw in a few random zingers to keep them on their toes! This week, our 6 Questions go to Daniel Yan, founding partner and chief operating officer at Matrixport — a digital assets financial services platform where users…
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Top Wall Street analysts stand by these stocks as the first half of 2022 wraps up
In this article IMO-CA SU-CA ADBE AVGO KLAC A sign on the campus offices of chipmaker Broadcom Ltd is shown in Irvine, California. Mike Blake | Reuters As the first half of 2022 winds down, investors can be certain of at least one thing: This year will likely continue to be difficult. Economic risk is…
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