In recent times, the financial sector has been showing significant growth with the S & P 500 financial sector advancing more than 16% this year and nearly 4% over the past month. The sector has also seen a jump of 7% during the third quarter, outperforming the overall S & P 500 market. This surge
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When it comes to investing in municipal bonds, there is a lesser-known sector that could provide significant opportunities for investors. According to Dan Close, head of municipals at Nuveen, charter school muni bonds are a small but growing part of the market. With increasing demand for charter schools, there is strong supply for these bonds.
In the midst of a broader equity market sell-off following the latest inflation data, one industry group stands out for its resilience – solar stocks. The surge in solar stocks was triggered by the presidential debate and fueled by renewed optimism for renewable energy, especially in anticipation of a potential victory by Vice President Kamala
In the nuanced landscape of finance, particularly in the realm of real-world assets (RWAs), the recent announcement by Plume Network marks a pivotal shift. With the launch of the Mineral Vault fund, anchored by the Allegiance Oil & Gas family of companies, the ambition to simplify and democratize the management and investment of mineral interests
As we approach the culmination of 2024, an era marked by rapid technological advancements and fluctuating stock prices, investors are on the lookout for viable opportunities within the tech sector. UBS, a leading global financial services firm, has provided a timely analysis, identifying 11 high-conviction stock picks in technology, media, and telecommunications. Their insights come
When financial giant Citi closed its public finance division, most of its bankers swiftly transitioned to new roles in the municipal market. However, one banker, Archana Chandrasekhar, took a different path. Instead of immediately jumping into a new position, she decided to take a step back and evaluate her next move. Reflecting on her 16
Citi has provided a perspective that indicates a potential weakening of the US dollar in the near future. Despite maintaining a bullish stance on the currency for the next one to two months, the brokerage firm believes that the current market conditions do not support a broad strengthening of the dollar. Citi specifically pointed out
The month of September has not been kind to the stock market, especially in the semiconductor space. Companies like Nvidia experienced a massive drop in market capitalization, with the VanEck Semiconductor ETF also taking a hit. This volatility highlights the unpredictable nature of the stock market and emphasizes the importance of careful stock selection. Mizuho
The recommendation of Planet Fitness by top Wall Street analysts seems promising, with the company’s recent better-than-expected results for the second quarter and reaffirmed full-year guidance. However, the reliance on the strength of the company’s asset-light franchise model raises some concerns. Will this model be sustainable in the long term, especially in an industry that
Figure Markets, in collaboration with shareholder Veton Vejseli, has made a formal request for access to specific company records of Ionic Digital under Section 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law. The purpose of this request is to investigate potential misconduct by the Board of Directors and evaluate their performance in fulfilling fiduciary duties. The