Municipals were steady Friday ahead of a week with no new deals slated. U.S. Treasuries sold off out long and equities were up near the end of the session. Muni-UST ratios were steady Friday. The three-year muni-UST ratio was at 60%, the five-year at 64%, the 10-year at 68% and the 30-year at 92%, according
The UK faces a fresh wave of strike action in the new year, as nurses, ambulance staff and rail workers prepare to walk out over pay. The PCS union, which represents striking civil servants including Border Force staff, on Friday warned industrial action would be ramped up even further if the government continued to refuse
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority bondholders objected to the Oversight Board’s proposed plan of adjustment and asked that the discovery process begin immediately. “There is no conceivable benefit to interested parties or the court from forcing all parties to sit on their hands for more than two months before plan-related discovery begins, only then to
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) could potentially find some mutually beneficial interactions with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), according to one industry executive. While crypto is often associated with financial freedom, the concept of CBDC is frequently seen as the exact opposite. But this doesn’t mean that there cannot be a balance between the two, according
Tracey Ryniec, Stock Strategist at Zacks Investment Research, discusses two stocks that might be worth a closer look by investors: Lakeland Industries (LAKE) and M/I Homes (MHO). Both companies are expected to deliver big earnings growth in 2015 with Lakeland expected to see a 212% jump and M/I Homes a 35% gain. And both are
In this article AMC UAA TSN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Pedestrians pass in front of an AMC theater in New York. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. AMC Entertainment — Shares plummeted 7.4% after the company proposed a reverse stock split and announced a new $110
As you scroll through apartment listings, you’re taking note of each property’s price, size, location, and amenities. When you find a rental that you believe will work for your lifestyle and budget, it’s time to schedule a tour. Your prospective landlord will (hopefully) disclose everything required by law, but don’t expect them to voluntarily get
The Federal Reserve, over its more than centurylong existence, has emerged as a leading force in the stock market. This stature was bolstered by the central bank’s adoption of two unconventional policy tools in the 2000s – large-scale asset purchases and forward guidance. Large-scale asset purchases refer to the Fed’s emergency buying of government debt
Municipals were little changed Thursday, while U.S. Treasuries were weaker and equities sold off. The three-year muni-UST ratio was at 61%, the five-year at 65%, the 10-year at 69% and the 30-year at 94%, according to Refinitiv MMD’s 3 p.m. read. ICE Data Services had the three at 63%, the five at 66%, the 10
Britain has joined the international criticism of Joe Biden’s massive US package of green subsidies, warning they are protectionist and will hit UK-based makers of electric vehicles, batteries and other renewables. Kemi Badenoch, the UK’s international trade secretary, has written to her US counterpart, Katherine Tai, to protest at the structure of the Biden administration’s
As the year comes to an end, investors will be keenly watching for a Santa Claus rally on Wall Street as many believe that if the rally does not happen, the next year may either remain flat or turn negative. Jurrien Timmer, director of global macro at asset management giant Fidelity Investments, tweeted on Dec.
Municipals were weaker in spots Wednesday as outflows from mutual funds intensified. U.S. Treasury yields fell, and equities ended higher. The three-year muni-UST ratio was at 62%, the five-year at 66%, the 10-year at 69% and the 30-year at 93%, according to Refinitiv MMD’s 3 p.m. read. ICE Data Services had the three at 63%,
Despite the market conditions that prevailed in much of 2022, decentralized finance (defi) still demonstrated its greater scaling potential than that of the traditional financial industry, a new report has said. Even though the total value locked dropped from the peak of $180 billion in Dec. 2021, to just over $50 billion by end of
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In this article MLKN UAA MU Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Shoppers pass an Under Armour store in White Plains, New York. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Check out the companies making headlines after the bell: Micron Technology — The semiconductor stock slumped about 2% in after-hours trading after earnings and revenue for its fiscal
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has ordered crypto lending platform MyConstant to cease offering a number of its crypto-related products over alleged state securities law violations. The DFPI stated in a press release on Dec. 21 that it has ordered MyConstant to “desist and refrain” from offering its peer-to-peer loan brokering
Alo is more than just a fashion brand, it’s a true lifestyle company with a thriving fitness platform called Alo Moves, a beauty line, and 30 retail locations throughout the United States and Canada. Located just a few minutes from the Beverly Hills store, at 9830 Wilshire Boulevard, is the brand’s worldwide headquarters. This iconic
Sales of existing homes fell 7.7% in November compared with October, according to the National Association of Realtors. The seasonally adjusted annualized pace was 4.09 million units. That is weaker than the 4.17 million units housing analysts had predicted, and it was a much deeper fall than usual monthly declines. Sales were down 35.4% year