The Biden administration recently announced a $5 billion allocation for the repair of more than a dozen aging bridges across 16 states. These bridges have been identified as some of the most economically significant in America and are in urgent need of investment to ensure the safety and connectivity of whole regions. Transportation Secretary Pete
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Willow Bay and Bob Iger have recently acquired a controlling stake in Angel City Football Club, the most valuable women’s professional sports team in the world. This investment, whose exact amount remains undisclosed, has put the team’s value at an impressive $250 million. In addition to this initial investment, Bay and Iger have committed to
In a move to transform the global currency exchange market, Ripmex has announced the presale of its revolutionary RPX tokens. RPX, a real-time gross settlement token, is designed to facilitate secure and low-cost transactions for banks, payment providers, digital asset exchanges, and businesses. By eliminating commission fees, RPX not only enhances potential profitability but also
In recent years, the trend of companies staying private for longer periods of time before opting for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) has become more prevalent. According to Morgan Stanley, the average private company now remains private for roughly 11 years, compared to a median age of eight years in previous decades. This shift has
The United States is currently facing a housing crisis, characterized by a tight supply of homes, especially affordable ones, and high mortgage rates. However, the severity of the issue varies significantly from state to state. As a result, companies considering location decisions take into account the local residential real estate market’s conditions. They aim to
The Chief Executive Officer of BlackRock, Larry Fink, recently highlighted the major opportunities in private infrastructure investment. He emphasized the increasing demand for capital and infrastructure, especially in areas like financing data centers for artificial intelligence (AI) and supporting the energy transition. Fink pointed out that private capital will play a critical role in addressing
Phoenix is returning to the municipal market after 12 years with a new money general obligation bond issue. The city’s chief financial officer, Kathleen Gitkin, has expressed high expectations for the $238.8 million tax-exempt and taxable deal, which is scheduled to price through a Piper Sandler-led team of underwriters. According to Gitkin, there is a
Morgan Stanley recently released its second-quarter earnings report, which exceeded analysts’ expectations in terms of profit and revenue. The bank reported earnings of $1.82 per share, surpassing the $1.65 per share estimate, and revenue of $15.02 billion, which was higher than the $14.3 billion estimate. The key drivers of this strong performance were the trading
As the second-quarter earnings season kicks off, Mark Mahaney from Evercore ISI has provided an update on his tactical calls for the large-cap internet sector. His optimistic outlook for the sector is based on sustainable valuations and favorable market conditions for the remainder of the year. Analysis of Top Picks Mahaney’s top picks include Alphabet,
The recent surge in Bitcoin price can be attributed to the anticipation of favorable regulatory changes in the United States. With reports suggesting that the Securities and Exchange Commission is close to approving exchange-traded funds linked to Ether, investors are optimistic about a more supportive regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies. This newfound optimism has contributed to